Howard, thank you! I have not had time to get her on a tee yet with what we have incorporated. We were just getting started and we finally got a nice night that we could go outside. I will get her on the tee tonight at practice and will make sure she is tracking the ball. I did make her open her stance last night as I was remembering your belief on the two eyed look and I noticed while I was pitching to her that I could not see all of her right eye. She said if felt better to be open.
I am sorry but you lost me on the "E's" & "R's". I think I got it but I am not sure. Load at K and start to stride at release?
Wellphyt,
She asked if I would get her in the cage this week and throw to her a lot. She loves the feel of this swing but she got frustrated being ahead of it so much. She will get it back. She is a really good hitter so I hope she gets it back. If not her mother is going to kill me.
Thanks
Mike
I believe that once a hitter gets their mechanics the way they like them, then it's hit, hit, hit against live pitching. It's amazing how much more comforatable my DD already looks with just four live hitting sessions.
I forgot to mention that one drill Epstein has recommended in the past for hitters who are always early, is to wait until they hear the ball hit the tarp behind them before they swing. With each swing they gradually swing a little sooner until they start ticking the ball, and eventually start making solid contact.
The idea is to help the hitter get a better feel for how long they can wait and still foul the ball off. I wish my DD would do this drill, but her brain/perosnality won't allow her to swing and miss the ball, which is necessary early in the drill. It's really hard for some kids to understand that the object of batting practice is not always about hitting the ball solid. Somtimes it's important to experiment so you can gain knowledge and learn where your limits are.