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Originally posted by bigdawgryan:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by bbscout:
...Help them to learn how to rotate as they swing. Help them to learn how to slot their elbow. Encourage them to keep their head steady. Encourage them to try and stay balanced from the start of the swing until the finish of the swing...
bbscout,
I am looking for ways to help my two sons improve their hitting mechanics. In lieu of the fence/wall drill, what drills do you recommend to help kids learn to properly rotate as they swing, slot their elbow (this especially interests me), and stay balanced through their swing?
Hi, I missed your post yesterday or I would have responded earlier.
Kids are good at copying, so I would show them some film of some good major league hitters that are rotating(all the good ones do). Look at the position of the elbow as they start their swing and watch it all the way to contact.Having the elbow slotted will help keep their hands in a palm up palm down position through impact. Staying balanced from start to finish is something that I say to my son at least twice a week. It helps him to stay balanced and coordinated while he is trying to put a good rip on the ball.It is a mental and physical thing.The next thing you can do is buy Ted Williams book.....the Science of Hitting. It will have all the necessary info in it to help you be a better teacher and your boys to be better hitters. The best drill is BP.....after you have learned a little about the swing.