Canyonside Baseball and Softball Academy 858.271.8711: The Swing & Pitchers Mechanic (pics)
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| Start with a good stance, don't wrap the bat around your head |
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Tuesday, August 26
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| Put a little weight on the back leg |
Hitting
Order of the Swing:
Load, Step, Launch Hips, Hands out to Contact, Extend, Extend Again
Thursday, August 28
1. Load and Step (Soft on Front Foot)
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| Back Knee Bent |
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Tuesday, August 26
2. Hips Bring the Hands Through. A good turn will generate the power needed to drive the ball into the outfield.
3. Barrell to the baseball.
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| Hands inside the baseball |
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Thursday, August 28
5. Good Extension of the Arms. See down the arms and barrel. "See the ball leave the bat."
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| Contact Deep in the Zone |
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Thursday, August 7
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| full extension |
4. Firm top hand keeps the swing short.
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| Arms Extended |
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Tuesday, August 26
Finish
Finish Knob Out!!!!!!! Get out of the box!!!!
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| Good Balance |
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| Finish through the inside pitch |
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Tuesday, August 26
Mechanics
Pitching
1. Balance Point: Focus on Target, Bend the back knee.
Good Drive off the Back Leg
Monday, December 15
Thursday, August 28
Glove Stays Infront of the Chest After Pitch
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| Thumb Down |
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Tuesday, August 26
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| Thumb Up |
2. Glove Hand and Throwing Hand Seperate High
Tuesday, August 26
3. Release Out in Front, Head Straight, Don't let the Glove Hand Drag.
Tuesday, August 26
4. Finish Through the Pitch and Land Ready to Field Your Position. Feet Squared, toes pointing at home plate
Thursday, December 11
Finish like a Gold Glover!!!!!
