Stardad
Let me ask you this---you say you know nothing about baseball --thus how can you discuss hitting and pitching with those you know and undertsand those facets of the game.
It is fun messing with the head of troll though---thus I will continue---dreary day here in the northeast today
quote:Originally posted by StarDad:
[quote:Originally posted by Shepster:
let things happen through prayer and faith in a Higher Power. If it is meant to be, it will happen. peace shep
Talk about the "Higher Power", I really believe it.
I believe everyone has their own fate. A-Rod got his fate. A lot of kids stuck in the minors got theirs too. That's the sad reality.
Star Dad, I continue to try to understand your perspective. Are you suggesting that because a player made it to the minors that it is a bad thing? I've coached several that have made it that far and I'm proud of each one of them. I know that their families are equally as proud. I was able to talk to one son of a prominent poster this year while that son toiled in the minors. What a nice young man. He was a credit to his profession and family.
Are you suggesting that if your son only makes it to the minors, he'll be a failure? Are you suggesting that your son is a MLB player and nothing can stop him from that achievement? I'm asking all of this in sincerity. I don't understand your take on all of this. Fate, like luck is really opportunity waiting for a place to happen. However, you have to be willing to work hard for this regardless of talent.
I second TR's comment about not knowing anything but second guessing some posters who have serious commitments to this game. Of course, and provided you're not a troll that often frequents this site, you might not know of their commitment to this game.
Regarding the high school coach and you over riding the pitch calling of the HS coach (either contained in this thread or another), INTERESTING. Just a guess, perhaps the fastest way for your son to get blisters on his buttocks. JMHO!
Star If you are not a troll just stirring things up, tough times ahead for ya.
quote:Well, the pitch changes, you got change something to catch it. You either change your stride or change you swing IMO. I would rather change the stride instead. If you change your swing, it will look more like a bount. I don't think you can catch the outside corner if you let it come in deeper. By the time you hit, you probably will hit a foul ball or just the air. Hit the hard inside fastball in front of the plate is easier said than done. The only way to do it is turn you hip quick, let the barrel fly out, otherwise you will be jammed everytime.
You do not change your stride or your swing just your point of contact.
quote:Are their front feet all land on the same spot? I don't think so. The arm slot maybe same, cause you have to bing it to the ready position to fire. But to different pitches the arm or hand angle have to change to make contact. Other wise blind people can hit a pitch in the strike zone by using their ears to judge the speed of the ball and just give a perfect swing.
Other than the arm slot, there are whole lot different swings...
Yes each hitter has the same stride. Meaning A Rod his foot lands in the same place time and time again. Albert Pujlos his foot lands in HIS same stride place every time. The key word is consistency.
The same can be said for pitching. The landing foot should end up in the same place each time.
The goal of hitting is to develop a successful and REPEATABLE swing. Minor adjustments to pitch location and speed, but the swing should be consistent.
You may need to release with the top hand to reach a pitch off the plate or keep your hands in longer on the inside pitch.
The goal of hitting is to develop a successful and REPEATABLE swing. Minor adjustments to pitch location and speed, but the swing should be consistent.
You may need to release with the top hand to reach a pitch off the plate or keep your hands in longer on the inside pitch.
StarDad,
I've been following this thread and I can't disagree with you more. A kid on our team this year in summer legion had 15 triples in 30+ games. He does not change his stride and never has. Good power to all fields.
I also know of a father at another school who sits behind the screen and trys to call pitches. First of all the other parents know and this guy is an outcast with them. The coach finally benched the son and had a talk with the dad. The best thing you can do during a game is leave your son alone. He needs to have a mind of his own and to be able to figure out what he is doing wrong without your help. After the game (not right after) if your son wants to, not you, he can go over things with you but only if he comes to you. Leave him alone and let him have fun playing if he's as good as you think he is then he'll be fine.
I've been following this thread and I can't disagree with you more. A kid on our team this year in summer legion had 15 triples in 30+ games. He does not change his stride and never has. Good power to all fields.
I also know of a father at another school who sits behind the screen and trys to call pitches. First of all the other parents know and this guy is an outcast with them. The coach finally benched the son and had a talk with the dad. The best thing you can do during a game is leave your son alone. He needs to have a mind of his own and to be able to figure out what he is doing wrong without your help. After the game (not right after) if your son wants to, not you, he can go over things with you but only if he comes to you. Leave him alone and let him have fun playing if he's as good as you think he is then he'll be fine.
