Posted by: rql () on Tue Mar 25 12:39:54 2008

> > > My son plays on a 14U travel team and is a solid fastball hitter. Against major teams he hits for a high average. When he comes up against a slow AAA pitcher he struggles due to being in front of the ball all of the time. Any suggestions on how I can help him better time the slow pitchers? He struggles when the speed is in the 55 to 65 mph range, but rips anything 70 or better. Thanks.
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> > Maybe he has too much weight on his front foot after his stride..
> > Very often when this happens, batters get out in front to quick.
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> Wazoo. From what you have said, it sounds like he has trouble with offspeed pitches. And if he knows that a pitcher cannot throw the ball by him I would suggest the following or one of the following:
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> 1. use a heavier bat and or longer bat
> 2. move up in the batters box
> 3. close his stance slightly
> 4. use a higher leg load or more dramatic inward turn

>I am going to soon address timing with some ideas I have been thinking about,carrying the load and understanding the weight shift portion of the swing are key to being in control of timing.