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Tuesday, September 23
WELCOME TO HRFT
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CHECK OUT THE "SUPPORT OUR TEAM" SECTION
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CONTACT ME AT: coachbrown51@hotmail.com
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FINISH STRONG
Make the time to watch this inspirational movie. The author, Dan Green,says:
“Regardless of what came before or of what has yet to come, what matters most is how you choose to respond to the challenge in front of you. Will you lie down or will you fight? The choice is yours. Choose to Finish Strong!” –Dan Green
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE ?
The movie deals with attitude, courage and much more.
COPY AND PASTE: http://www.finish-strong.com/?SRC=080923
OR
GO TO LINKS PAGE AND........CLICK......FINISH STRONG
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*****************************SEPTEMBER HITTING TIP************************
The position of the hands/bat when the stride touches down is the first critical element in the swing sequence.
Most hitters move the top half of the body as soon as the ball of the front foot hits the ground. This is not good. It places the hitter in this position when the front foot plants:
1. Front shoulder is much higher than the back shoulder
2. Hands have dropped or moved forward.
The typical major league hitter, in slow motion video, when the stride foot lands has:
Ø Front Shoulder slightly lower than back shoulder or level shoulders.
Ø Hands are back with the bat angle between a one o'clock or two o'clock angle.
The lower body (front knee) moves toward the ball The lower body (front knee) moves toward the ball while the hands stay back. This creates Torque.
It is extremely important to notice how major league hitters use their hands last in the hitting sequence.
The stride foot plant and the lower body upper body rotation begin before the hands release.
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NEW LINKS
There are six new links worth checking. One is a great video on Hitting, more specifically, the Launch position. The other is a visualization exercise for tennis that can be readily adapted to improve hitting, fielding, throwing, study skills etc. There are also 4 short inspirational videos for you to see.
SEE THE DASH MOVIE
212 DEGREES
ROCK SOLID LEADERSHIP
THE RACE
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MOVIES:
ALL OF THE MOVIES CAN BE FOUND ON THE LINKS PAGE.
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HITTING FLAW: DROPPING THE HANDS
"Early Hand Movement Causes An Uppercut or Bad Timing"
A VERY DIFFICULT HABIT TO CORRECT.
The "Dropping of the Hands" before the swing is the cause of this flaw. The hitter is guilty of letting the hands drop too soon or to drop below the hitter's normal "swing launch" position.
The results of this type swing are:
1. Hitting the bottom half of the ball causing frequent POP-UP OUTS.
2. Hitter strikes out allot because of bad timing caused by "bad hand travel" before the pitch.
3. The batter may also make contact with the ball's extreme "top" causing those dreadful dribblers just in front of the plate.
Suggestions For Correcting This Hitting Flaw!
1. Keep The hands high and at the top of the strike zone
2. Know where your perfect "LAUNCH POSITION" is and keep your hands close to that location.
Never let your hands go below this point.
You should always "work" through or down to the ball.
COACHING POINT: Make sure that your hitter is not over striding thus causing the whole body to drop during the swing (including the eyes and hands.)
Have your hitters perfect:
A short compact stride and...
A short compact swing.
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HITTING DRILL
This drill will promote better use of the lower-body in the swing.
DEVELOP QUICK HIPS & PROMOTE USE OF LOWER BODY
· Place a bat behind the waist, horizontal to the ground.
· Hold the bat in the pit of the elbows.
· Assume a normal batting stance and watch an imaginary pitch being delivered.
· Execute an inward-turn, a short stride.
· Finish in the proper contact position.
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THE ULTIMATE ACT OF SPORTSMANSHIP
Check this out on the LINKS page or HANDOUTS.
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A NEW LINK:
MOTIVATION IN A MINUTE
You can see short movies to inspire and motivate. If you choose, you can buy them at this site.
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HITTING TIP
HITTING CHECKPOINTS FOR A GREAT SWING
GO TO the HANDOUTS SECTION and see this article. You can read it and use it for future reference.
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LINKS........LINKS............LINKS
THE LINKS PAGE WILL DIRECT YOU TO A SOURCE OF SHORT AND INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES. THESE
WILL HELP GUIDE YOU ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS.
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HITTING INSTRUCTION
Individual, Group and Team Hitting Instruction
available in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
e-mail for more information
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COLLEGE MAJOR and CAREER PROFILES
http://click.collegeboard.com:80/98932678.59547.0.25315
ACTION PLANS: What steps do I take to be prepared for college?
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/juniors.html
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FINANCIAL AID...Are you getting ready for college? You REALLY need to know and understand the "language" used in the Financial Aid process.
COPY and PASTE the web site below into your browser and explore the content:
http://www.sparknotes.com/college/financial/page1.html
I hope this will eliminate the mystery for all concerned.
OR:
Go to the HRFT LINKS page and click on the link for
FINANCIAL AID LANGUAGE...
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COLLEGE BOARD QUESTION OF THE DAY
Go To LINKS....
CLICK CBQOD and you are given a sample question to help prepare for the SAT.
REMEMBER: There is a new question every day.Check back with HRFT on a daily basis.
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PITCHERS: A new LINK has been added that will take you to Olympic Gold Medal Winner Michele Smith's web site. She discusses main points of pitching from Beginners to Advanced.Go To the LINKS page. See for yourself if it can help you.
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" A good coach will make you a better player. A great coach will make you a better person."
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"I think it's easy to see yourself as what you are and not as what you can become."
Jeff Long A.D. U. of Pittsburgh
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" Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional."
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COACHES: Remember this adage when dealing with your players:
"I hear and I forget...I see and I remember...I do and I understand."
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" Your thoughts determine what you want.
Your actions determine what you get."
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" IF IT'S TO BE, IT'S UP TO ME."
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" You are the only one who can use your ability."
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Welcome to HRFT. The purpose of this page is
to help players of any age and ability
improve their game. Coaches are welcome to
do the same.
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Check out the LINKS and see some successful college programs. Find out how-to prepare for the SAT's. Learn about financing your college education and more.
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Look on the NEWS PAGE for a monthly tip.
If you have any questions please e-mail them to me and I'll answer them ASAP.
coachbrown51@hotmail.com
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GO TO THE LINKS PAGE
You can find:
-How-to become a member of HRFT
-information pertaining to skills
improvement...see HANDOUTS
- learn about the recruiting process
- Link to sites designed for female athletes
***** Use the HANDOUTS Section for articles on individual skills improvement.Please be patient...it will take a short time to load. Then you can download and print them for future reference.
- Discover the importance of Motivation in performance...see QUOTES TO MOTIVATE.
- Find sport-specific Fitness and Training Tips and programs.
- Ask any questions you have about the game of fastpitch...send to Coach Brown at
coachbrown51@hotmail.com
- Suggest ways this site can better serve your needs. HRFT is ALWAYS under construction.
We can do this by communicating with each other via this medium.Please feel free to explore our site.
PLEASE sign our Guestbook!
PLEASE click on
The TIPS and DRILLS Section.
Have FUN and enjoy yourself!!!!!!!!!
Coach Brown
coachbrown51@hotmail.com
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HITTING LESSONS
HITTING INSTRUCTION
Individual, Group and Team Hitting Instruction
available in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
e-mail for more information:
coachbrown51@hotmail.com OR CALL
412-613-9194
Thursday, February 22
A LEFT-HANDED SLAPPER
Hey Coaches and Hitters...........What do you see in this picture? Does it look like this hitter has a chance to be successful? How is her form? This is Caitlin Lowe and she is a three-time first team All-American and USA National Team member from the 2006 National Champion University of Arizona Wildcats. She is a senior this year. Check their web site by following the above link (A Left Handed Slapper).
1. Her stride with the rear foot is toward the picher.
2. The hands are back.
3. Her front shoulder has stayed closed/in.
4. Her head is in great position so BOTH eyes see the ball.
I think she has a great chance to get on base. Check her Individual Stats at the Wildcats web site.
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