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Eric's post was over 4 years ago...Also I don't think the is 9 anymore.
Eric's post was over 4 years ago...Also I don't think the is 9 anymore.
Geez, she's 9! Of course it isn't perfect but, to me, at least she extends through the ball and finishes her swing. Doesn't that count for something? The rest will come in time with practice.
That being said, I wonder if some of the bat drag has been exacerbated by the fairly large jump from 33/-10 to the 33/-8 that she is using in the video.... These latest videos were filmed the 2nd time with the heavy bat. Maybe the added weight is contributing to the swing defect.
If I can ask, what are most strong athletic girls swinging? FWIW, DD is 5' 7" and 145lbs and just turned 14 in May
Why the jump to a -8? Not judging, just curious.
My DD (15yo, 5'-6", a strong 160+lbs). She swings a 33/23. She's been swinging that size since she was 13yo. I'm not seeing a compelling reason to make a change.
Honestly, I thought about the move because she swings the -10 so easy. One time we were heading to the fields to do some BP and she had forgot her bat. I play some adult league baseball and often take swings just to have fun and the only bat available was my 33 -2 wood bat. It was amazing seeing her swing that bat. BP went great and it put into my mind that maybe these girls can swing something heavier.
Lastly, I've seen lots of people swinging -10's ghosts that are really -8.8's or so. The -8 that I bought is a true -8, so it shouldn't be that much heavier. However, it is 2oz heavier than her current FNX -10...
This is amazing! I really like the rear elbow on the left. I'm going to try and figure out a way to get DD to feel that pull.. She's a very visceral kid. Thx
Anyone tried the Swingrail as a training aid?
Thank you!Yes. IMO, it promotes movements that are not part of high level swing mechanics. I also find it telling that their own demo videos all seem to be mediocre line drives that barely get to the OF grass - even for full-grown men.