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MoDad,
I have had very good success with the following drill for kids that have trouble getting on top of the ball. But, first make sure, as others have pointed out, he is taking the ball out of the glove correctly. Stand just behind the back side of the mound. Have a throw down plate about 8 ft. in front of the actually plate. Have your son stride onto the upslope of the mound and try to bounce the ball off of the first plate. The only way this can be done is to get the hand on top and to gain a downward angle on the pitch. Many kids have trouble with this at first, but, those with strong mechanics do it very well. Good luck and I hope this helps.

3/14/0612:15 PM

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