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. "Put the bat in your neckslot and keep your hands near your arm pit area. From here, turn the barrel perpendicular to your rear forearm. Nothing else allowed. Just turn it. Knob up. Torque the handle. Work the barrel under your hands."
I have asked in another thread how to teach, where to start, a brand new beginner how to hit.( or maybe a girl that has had no formal instruction) This ^^^^^^ which may sound like advanced hitting advice may actually be where to begin. You would get a lot of raised eyebrows from parents and other coaches for sure.
Raised eye brows for sure! First comment when player goes to practice is usually "Get the bat off of your shoulder"
But yes I start with this sequence whether it be a 7 year old who is just getting started or a college kid who pushes the barrel.....
I'm a big fan of keeping it very simple for kids. I use the least amount of big words as possible. I use tons of cues until one sticks to get the kid to feel what I am after.
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