My son wants more BP than he's getting with his high school team. Will try to throw to him twice a week, maybe three as summer ball gets closer. I'm looking for feedback on how I can be of most help to him.
He doesn't get many swings at practice and a lot of what he gets comes underhand from a screen about 20 feet away.
Please share your thoughts on BP.
Some of my questions include:
What mental approaches do you cover? (I know Rusty Staub approached BP swings as if he were up in a certain game situation.)
What are your 2-3 best drills? (When he struggles he usually opens up his front hip and the head goes, too.)
How do you utilize the tee?
At what distance do you throw BP from?
Do you vary the distances and if so in what order?
How many swings per round?
Do you advocate getting in and out of the box after each hit?
I'd welcome any other thoughts as well.
Seems like there are a lot of insightful posters on this board.
Thanks in advance for your help.
RB ~
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