Posted by: Coach C () on Thu Sep 4 06:56:05 2003

Followed discussions for many months. Purchased Final Arc II a few months ago.
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> Problem: son is popping everything up. Out of 100 bp swings, he will pop up on 80+. We've taped his bp. Looks as though bat is descending in front of his body and thus descending as bat enters plane of ball.
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> Elbow: his HS coach told him to "drive front elbow down and in." Is that what is causing him to pop up? I know he is not dropping his head or lowering his body as he swings.
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> Question: where should front elbow be as his hands begin to circle into plane of ball? More importantly, how do I work with him to keep from popping up?

It's tough to say without watching the swing, but your Son may be pulling off the ball, which will lead to not letting the barrel release at the proper time in the swing. Pulling off the ball changes the plane of the shoulders. One thought is for him to swing underneath his head or tell him to put his head down when he swings. The still head plays two roles in the swing 1.) keep's the eyes from moving (critical), and 2.) gives the body a center point for balance.

Another swing thought for me is to put my head over the ball when I swing, it helps to keep me centered. Additionally, it's easier to stay back on the ball when one knows they are going to put their head over it. Let me know if he continues to pop up.


Good Luck!

Respectfully,
Coach C