Posted by: Jimmy () on Wed Jan 24 22:24:40 2007

> Jack or anyone else.
>
> Here are two clips of my 7 year old son's swing. I posted them on another hitting
website and wanted to get this forum's opinion on what we need to work with.
>
> We have the final arc and have been working on rotational swinging for about a year
now. I also coach an 8u baseball team and have been working basically with everyone on
our team.
>
> My personal opinion on my son's swing is that his stride is too long and he may open up
a little too soon which causes his lead arm to straighten and maybe lag behind slightly. So
far what I have been told is based on these clips, that he starts hip rotation prior to foot
plant and that his back arm slots too soon.
>
> Your comments are greatly appreciated. Please let me know if the clips do not show up
on the links.
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> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1253986421432818346
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> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5835668345156023458
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> Thanks,
>
> Coach Steven

Hi Coach,

I think that your son has very good rythm in his load and swing. The main point that I
would make is to have him continue loading as he is but try to control it a tad. Balance is
the main fundamental needed throughout the swing from begining to end. Have him try
to freeze at his finish after he hits the ball a few times here and there to check his balance
and body control at the end of his swing. Good luck.

Jimmy