Posted by: KRSTRKZONE17 () on Thu Apr 24 10:27:55 2003

I think Coach C hit the nail on the head when he said that too many coaches are trying to "cookie cut" their players. These coaches that think that their way is the only way, and try to make every player look alike, are missing the big picture. Every person has a different body style, and a GOOD hitting instructor will recognize the fact that they must adapt their "methods" according to the individual. Let's say for example we take a 4'11" 12 year old who ways 74 pounds, and teach him to have an uppercut swing comparable to McGwire or Sosa. The chances of this player being successful are slim to none, as his chances of hitting consistently for power are not good.

This problem is found not only in hitting, but pitching as well. Too many instructors say that they teach "rotational", or "stand tall and fall," or "drop and drive." My question is why would someone teach a small kid (like I described) to "stand tall and fall?"

Any GOOD instructor must adapt to the individual.