Okay, I used DD in the title although I only think I know what it means..... Darling Daughter? Anyway, here's the deal. My 16 yo DD is our varsity catcher. Has been since 8th grade. Very strong with a swing that keeps improving. She has 10 HR's so far this season. She has hit every fast pitcher she has faced. Fast pitcher usually equals a good night at the plate. However, she has real difficulty hitting a slow pitcher. She is sooo far ahead of the pitch that she generally strikes out swinging (after fouling off numerous pitches to the 3rd base side) or she pops up a little soft blooper. Of course we tell her to wait, wait, wait, be patient, front of the box, bigger negative movement, anything we can think of to slow her down.
Then, last night, it dawned on me. Here's where you guys (and gals) come in. I'm thinking that on a slow pitcher she should adjust her feet and bring the front foot closer to the plate, in essence angling more toward the first base side. Then, a ball normally hit foul would stay inside the lines.
It seems like too simple of an adjustment and one that I should have thought of a long time ago. Comments?
Ed
Then, last night, it dawned on me. Here's where you guys (and gals) come in. I'm thinking that on a slow pitcher she should adjust her feet and bring the front foot closer to the plate, in essence angling more toward the first base side. Then, a ball normally hit foul would stay inside the lines.
It seems like too simple of an adjustment and one that I should have thought of a long time ago. Comments?
Ed