Swing Help

HayBull,

Not that there aren’t a whole lot of knowledgeable people here, but to tell the truth I think you’d have chance of getting more response if you posted in a forum that was more tuned into kids of your boy’s age. Try http://www.baseball-fever.com/...oaching-Fundamentals The reasons I suggest that are this site is GENERALLY directed at players of HS age questions, while that other sire has a much broader audience and you’ll prolly find more people working with children your boy’s age.

That being said, you’re always welcome here, so don’t go away! I’m just trying to get you as much assistance as possible. Good luck!

The things that stick out to me right away is that he pushes his hands to the ball and he spins on the back foot (bug squisher). He has no load and his sequencing is off.

Big 11!  Yeah, looks like he is opening his hips early, flaring his front foot open to initiate instead of driving with his back hip and hitting against a firm front side.  With a few tweaks, he can have a good strong swing.

Thanks a lot for the replies.

standballdad...if you have any suggestions...we are open and appreciative.

cabbagedad...that is exactly what we have been working on.

Not the biggest 11 around, but he is 5'7" 180 and he is swinging a 31" 29 oz. Rawlings Big Stick in this video, which probably does impact him pushing the bat somewhat.

Again, thanks for the help.

As he takes his stride have him pull his right shoulder blade (scapula) back, this will help with getting a good stretch and forcing his right elbow to his side before he launches his swing.

Thanks for the help! We will work on these things.