Essentials

[clemenslee1]

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to ask, If you had a group of girls (10u) that really don't know the basics that well of the swing, because they never have been taught, What is the main thing that you would teach them that is bare bones, that could be done in a group setting?

What came to my mind is getting them to stride to the launch position consistently. As the #1 thing. Not so much coil, or any of those, but a basic, stay to the inside of the rear foot instep with knee, control stride forward into the launch (Think Justin Stone Feet together drill) position. Knob pointing at the catcher, barrel up, hands roughly at shoulder.

 

[BigSkyHi]

pull elbow back (without calling it a scap load) during the stride will help them with their balance during the stride

 

[Mike-Coach-Q]

For beginners (but not only for) I like what Buttermaker has to say about turning from the core and obliques. I've fallen off the cliff with my grand kids several times trying to keep it simple. We have been working on rotating from the core. I think this is a great way to start the art of teaching hitting to a group or beginner. I also think several of the PVC drills are excellent in a group setting .

 

[clemenslee1]

For beginners (but not only for) I like what Buttermaker has to say about turning from the core and obliques. I've fallen off the cliff with my grand kids several times trying to keep it simple. We have been working on rotating from the core. I think this is a great way to start the art of teaching hitting to a group or beginner. I also think several of the PVC drills are excellent in a group setting .

Thanks Mike. Certainly trying to keep it simple and repeatable.

 

[radness]

Start balanced.
Athletic posture.

( Not standing straight up.
Not weight piled on back leg)

 

[_MIA_]

I just tell my 5 YO to get into a good stance and swing hard

 

[clemenslee1]

I just tell my 5 YO to get into a good stance and swing hard

Exactly! Allies sister is wanting to play now. Thats what I tell her LOL

 

[Buttermaker]

For beginners (but not only for) I like what Buttermaker has to say about turning from the core and obliques. I've fallen off the cliff with my grand kids several times trying to keep it simple. We have been working on rotating from the core. I think this is a great way to start the art of teaching hitting to a group or beginner. I also think several of the PVC drills are excellent in a group setting .

As part of this eliminate and bug squishing they may do and using the rear leg for anything but balance/support.

 

[Mike-Coach-Q]

As part of this eliminate and bug squishing they may do and using the rear leg for anything but balance/support.

That's why, I was hoping you would explain it in more detail because I didn't want to miss a key point or misrepresent it since I attached your name to it.

 

[clemenslee1]

As part of this eliminate and bug squishing they may do and using the rear leg for anything but balance/support.

Thanks for the advice Butter