Awesome, mine signs her NLI on Nov.11th. It has been a long wait as well from the Summer of her Sophomore year as well. Maybe they will get to go head to head. That is why she looked younger in the video. 2 years old, I am sure she looks even better now.
I have a different take on setting up. I do not really care if they know location. When it has become a problem we will give the pitcher and ump the target, then remove the target and set up opposite side. Usually only takes once for a big hitter to crowd up on what they think is an outside pitch, then get a called inside strike as they bail out.
Most good hitters I have taught do not like to know location. Pitchers do still miss, and they do not want to change their approach to hitting by looking for a spot. I like how she sets up. Mine sets up earlier than her and it has never been an issue. But she has always been blessed with pitchers in HS that can hit mid 60's and throw it by hitters.
See you in the NCAA's Lenski.
She looks really great in those clips!
What are your thoughts on positioning relative to the batter? She is closer to the first batter and deeper with the rest.
Personally, I like her depth at pitch 2 and pitch 4. Pitch 1 is borderline at that age group because of all the gate swings. Pitch 3 she was a touch deep but not bad IMO. I think she's doing a great job. Keep up the great work little catcher-beast!
I'm keeping this going just so you can finish your popcorn. What do you think?