- Sep 29, 2020
- 42
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My DD was hit a few times now from 44-46mph pitchers and she hasn't bounced back. She does see a batting coach, Her swing is beautiful.Has good footwork, powerful,Make contact EVERYTIME in a batting cage, I can put her infront of a pitching machine and set it at 48mph and she will hit every one, but is VERY hesitant to swing at fast LIVE pitchers.When she steps into the box it's almost like she forgets how to swing, he mechanics seem to vanish and she freezes.She is very quick to jump out at several pitches that are strikes it's so frustrating.
I did have a small talk with her about the pitching machine and I noticed if I made a arm motion windup and pitched the ball she would miss, But if I gave ZERO indication that I'm about to release the ball into the machine she would smash it Everytime.Its very weird.
It seems there's a couple things wrong here but need some advice.
Is there ANYTHING I can do to help my daughter get over the fear of being hit or get her better timing or what can I say to help motivate her at the plate?
She is 9yrs old btw.
And we are in our first 6 months of 10U.
Thank you to everyone.
I did have a small talk with her about the pitching machine and I noticed if I made a arm motion windup and pitched the ball she would miss, But if I gave ZERO indication that I'm about to release the ball into the machine she would smash it Everytime.Its very weird.
It seems there's a couple things wrong here but need some advice.
Is there ANYTHING I can do to help my daughter get over the fear of being hit or get her better timing or what can I say to help motivate her at the plate?
She is 9yrs old btw.
And we are in our first 6 months of 10U.
Thank you to everyone.