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Poor sequence, no stretch, therefore, no separation. Attempts to use arms to get stretch. Needs to use rear scapula and hands.

I would start by teaching him how to coil. PM me if you want information on "coil".

He looks really big. How big is he?

Thank you. I will PM you.

Just turned 13. He's 5'7" 165 lbs. Pretty solid though.

That tee promotes a downward swing path. It's angled like this "\" and it should be angled like this "/".



Either reverse the tee, or burn it (seriously).

I think this is what's causing you to throw your hands up before contact. That's unusual.

Reverse it, hit a few days, and video again.

I've had mixed feelings about that tee also. Maybe he'll continue to hit off the regular tee only. Thanks.

I'll try your suggestion and we'll see what happens.

he looks like a player with potential

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Originally posted by TRhit:
he looks like a player with potential

I agree, that's why it's imperative he changes his mechanics.

Thanks for the advice and comments.

Even though he is a 2017, he has worked very hard to make progress. He knows that his swing and defense always demands attention.

For what it's worth, he's already started on correcting things. A long way to go, but you have to start somewhere...

Today's Toss

quote:

Originally posted by NYdad2017:
Thanks for the advice and comments.

Even though he is a 2017, he has worked very hard to make progress. He knows that his swing and defense always demands attention.

For what it's worth, he's already started on correcting things. A long way to go, but you have to start somewhere...

Today's Toss

Better! It looks like he's coiling (though it's tough to tell from this angle). He doesn't need to turn the foot in that much. He can keep it square, if he wants, but he always has to have two eye contact with the pitcher.

Now, when he picks up his foot, have him turn his pelvis right, to hold the coil and prevent him from getting out on his front foot.

We are working on it. We actually did it in 2 stages this morning, coil and post coil, then put it all together. The video only shows part of it.

He's getting there, but it will take a bit. Thanks.