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Posted by: Melvin () on Mon Nov 3 22:43:37 2003

Well, with the help of Nick, I've been able to put some of my swings on the site. I've included some of my 11 year old son's swings as well.
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> The 11-02-03 clip was done with the intent on taking my head down to the ball, meaning I had to use my legs to get down....this helps me stay behing the ball better and feel more connected with the ground (you'll notice the rear heal just turns up).
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> The L 10-29 clip is me from the left side, with what I term as "lazy legs", meaning there is no attempt for me to get my head on plane with the ball, so the rear heal and weight shift is more pronounced. It is my belief that most of us are more comfortable this way, and just like everyone else...sometimes I just want to take swings with very little stress on the lower half (Too much work).
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> The R 10-16 clip is again done with "lazy legs", but from the right side. I've included the clip to point out the amount of rear foot lift when I don't get my head down to the ball.....as opposed to the 11-02-03 clip.
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> These are just cage swings, but I wanted to post something.
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> My Son is doing very well for his age and although he still needs to get stronger in certain areas, Dad is allowing him to move at his own pace. Some key terminology that he has responded to is "feel the ball deep in your swing" and "don't try for extension". He hits the ball to all fields and rarely strike's out. His biggest problem is not allowing himself to come out of his comfort zone at the plate. Thus the idea of swinging and missing really bothers him. He plays travel ball a year young, so he's normally the smallest player on the field. He's definity better than Dad was at that age, so I don't push him too much.
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> I do not think my swing is perfect, not do I feel that my Son's is, but we both love to hit and making square contact is our motivation.
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> Here is the website...... http://webpages.charter.net/nickkio/Coach/
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> Thanks Nick!!!!!
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Dear Coach C

I think your swing very nearly approaches perfection. How old are you? If you could give up coaching I think you could get signed.

Melvin

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> Well, with the help of Nick, I've been able to put some of my swings on the site.  I've included some of my 11 year old son's swings as well.  
> > 
> > The 11-02-03 clip was done with the intent on taking my head down to the ball, meaning I had to use my legs to get down....this helps me stay behing the ball better and feel more connected with the ground (you'll notice the rear heal just turns up).
> > 
> > The L 10-29 clip is me from the left side, with what I term as "lazy legs", meaning there is no attempt for me to get my head on plane with the ball, so the rear heal and weight shift is more pronounced.  It is my belief that most of us are more comfortable this way, and just like everyone else...sometimes I just want to take swings with very little stress on the lower half (Too much work).
> > 
> > The R 10-16 clip is again done with "lazy legs", but from the right side.  I've included the clip to point out the amount of rear foot lift when I don't get my head down to the ball.....as opposed to the 11-02-03 clip.
> > 
> > These are just cage swings, but I wanted to post something.  
> > 
> > My Son is doing very well for his age and although he still needs to get stronger in certain areas, Dad is allowing him to move at his own pace.  Some key terminology that he has responded to is "feel the ball deep in your swing" and "don't try for extension".  He hits the ball to all fields and rarely strike's out.  His biggest problem is not allowing himself to come out of his comfort zone at the plate.  Thus the idea of swinging and missing really bothers him.  He plays travel ball a year young, so he's normally the smallest player on the field.  He's definity better than Dad was at that age, so I don't push him too much.
> > 
> > I do not think my swing is perfect, not do I feel that my Son's is, but we both love to hit and making square contact is our motivation.
> > 
> > Here is the website...... http://webpages.charter.net/nickkio/Coach/
> > 
> > Thanks Nick!!!!!    
> > 
> Dear Coach C
> 
> I think your swing very nearly approaches perfection. How old are you? If you could give up coaching I think you could get signed.
> 
> Melvin

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