Timing of negative move

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I agree with timing the ball, not just the pitcher (this is something that we have been working on with my DD's 12U team recently, and it's helped them tremendously). However, reading the timing of the ball starts as soon as the pitcher starts moving the ball.

How are you working on timing the ball? Ha...by not timing then pitcher is what I call timing the ball.

 

[Coach Up]

Exactly right. That's why HC used the team "Dancing with the pitcher". You as the hitter sync up with the pitcher moving the ball through space at some point.

You wont impress any Real hitting scholars by quoting HC

 

[Coach Up]

HC said so...so that makes it right..and you say he doesn't teach a linear push swing when that's what he has always done.

 

[Coach Up]

Sync up with the ball at some point might be the most ignorant statement I've ever heard in relation to hitting

 

[dadofadirtlover]

DFP Wars III: Return of the Troll

Exactly what it appears to be unfortunately...

 

[Coach Up]

Dadofdirt....you asked the question. Its a very basic question. Hitting 101 really. I d pay attention and ask questions and make your own decision on what's right. I'd do that instead of trying to be funny guy! You need to do your homework if you ask such basic questions...the on es that refute what I say simply don't know what they are talking about.

 

[dadofadirtlover]

You wont impress any Real hitting scholars by quoting HC

When did I ask what hitting scholars find impressive? If you're going to create a new profile, at least stay on topic and in context of OP, which is me in this case.

 

[Eric F]

How are you working on timing the ball? Ha...by not timing then pitcher is what I call timing the ball.

As long as the pitcher is holding the ball, the hitter should be paying attention the the movement of the ball while still in the pitcher's hand, which will provide a cue for the start of the swing process. The timing of the swing launch is in response to the ball in flight, after it has already been pitched.

From what you have described, it seems that you are waiting to get started until after the ball is in flight before starting the swing process. Unless you're talking about slow-pitch, you're going to struggle - badly - to be on time.

 

[dadofadirtlover]

Dadofdirt....you asked the question. Its a very basic question. Hitting 101 really. I d pay attention and ask questions and make your own decision on what's right. I'd do that instead of trying to be funny guy! You need to do your homework if you ask such basic questions...the on es that refute what I say simply don't know what they are talking about.

LOL. Gotcha. You're the expert....so advanced that you give 3 word answers that are not clear OR applicable. Sorry. I don't have an ego. I live in reality. I know I have alot to learn (kinda thought that's what I was doing by asking experts for their opinion about a specific question). So, other than attempting to (and horribly might I add) ridicule someone new to the sport and anyone who challenges your concepts, do you have anything else to offer? Your answer to my question was "Time the ball". Got it. Now scurry along to someone who finds your answers enlightening and life-changing. This ain't the thread for you.

 

[Coach Up]

Balls in the air...foots in the air...time the ball..Sorry I couldn't help you. Time the ball from release.