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Black and Gold10+ posts

Hello all. I have a question for some of the seasoned vets on here.

Son is a 16 y/o that hits leadoff and is having a helluva time at the plate. In the cages, he hits very well and has great bat control. As soon as he gets in the box, he loses his plate presence and reverts to bad habits with his mechanics. It is very frustrating for him be it he has an excellent chance at playing Varsity ball next year. Any idea how i can help correct this issue? Opinions and advice appreciated.

7/11/139:52 PM

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floridafan5,000+ posts

I am a believer in muscle memory. Drill (correct mechanics) daily and eventually those will be the only mechanics his body knows. At that time he will only need to react, which creates different challenges as the quality of pitching increases.

BOF10,000+ posts

Simple.

Go get Steve Spinger's mental approach to batting CD. I prefer the audio version.

http://qualityatbats.com/

Listen to it before every game and I guarantee* improvement.

* That and $2.05 will buy you a cup of coffee. Not in anyway affiliated - just love this guy!

7/11/1310:03 PM

'15 Dad100+ posts

I second both of the above comments. Springer is great and a very nice guy in person as well.

My son has had a similar problem (maybe everybody has) and there is nothing better than a tee and a net and lots of reps.

Texas18361,000+ posts

Black & Gold - Sent you a PM since it looks like you are around Nashville.

7/12/1310:48 AM

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