This is Nick, a big strong 7 yo. These were taken in his game yesterday. In the first one, he decided not to stride for some reason. He normally strides but it's not something we emphasize. This was a fairly well hit ball right to the shortstop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuVG5GuymrE
This one was a foul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQcrgTRi4Yc
Pop up to shallow center - lucky base hit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkiJB6_1ejM
He was hitting great on Saturday, really crushing the ball, all line drives. Today he didn't seem to be swinging as hard. He definitely wasn't pre-loading like we've been working on. I haven't worked with him since last week and he's starting to fall back into some of his old habits. His bat drag has improved noticeably since the beginning of the season.
Things we're working on:
Pre-loading
Swinging hard
Firing the hips towards the pitcher
What I'd like to start working on:
Weight shift - he seems to be squishing the bug a little, which is something his coach teaches (but doesn't hammer). I'd like to steer him away from that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuVG5GuymrE
This one was a foul:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQcrgTRi4Yc
Pop up to shallow center - lucky base hit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkiJB6_1ejM
He was hitting great on Saturday, really crushing the ball, all line drives. Today he didn't seem to be swinging as hard. He definitely wasn't pre-loading like we've been working on. I haven't worked with him since last week and he's starting to fall back into some of his old habits. His bat drag has improved noticeably since the beginning of the season.
Things we're working on:
Pre-loading
Swinging hard
Firing the hips towards the pitcher
What I'd like to start working on:
Weight shift - he seems to be squishing the bug a little, which is something his coach teaches (but doesn't hammer). I'd like to steer him away from that.
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