Posted by: Scott W. (stwinton@netzero.net) on Thu Jul 20 15:59:33 2006

> Hey Jack - I have tried everything - How can I get my daughter to sit back on the pitch and let the ball get into the power zone in lieu of jumping on it so quick and either pulling the ball extremely left or hitting weak balls to the left side.
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> she has good swing mechanics and her hand eye coordination is fine, she makes consistent contact on any speed pitch 50-65 mph but it is mostly at full arm extension and there is nothing behind the hit. I just cant get her to time out the pitch and wait for it.
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> Any suggestions??????? PLEASE???????
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> signed, Frustrated

Therein lies the crux of good hitting, you can be fundamentally rock solid, but fundamentals without rhythm will get you nowhere.

TIMING AND RHYTHM IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF HITTING!

My advice to you, hit more! Remember the quote from Teddy Ballgame after his career was over…when asked by a reporter if he could do it all over again, what would he do differently, his reply, "I'd hit more!"

SW