Posted by: KevinOK () on Wed Jul 18 05:28:15 2007

> I know I am a dad and I should not feel like this at all but my son is 11 years old and on a scale from 1-100 has about a 25 in power. He bats like .750 but all ground balls. I have done everything with him, I spend about 1hr a day just playing and having fun with him and his friends. Today he was pitching and a kid killed his pitch like I used to. I would hit 1 out of 3 balls 300 ft when I was 12 and could hit a ball 400 feet when I was 13. He has never hit a ball 200 feet.
> I am seriously getting frustrated with that and pitch speed. I try to think back and he is almost an exact replica of me physically. Why is it that some people can hit a ball 100 feet further than him when they wiegh the same and can not be lifting wieghts or anything.
> I am really tired of watching him hit ground balls and not doubles in the gaps. I mean you can tell if someone hits a ball hard and his ball just bloops off the bat.
> I felt like walking away from the game tonight and feel horrible because it's my son, I am supposed to be proud no matter what. It was so easy for me. Any help?

At that age he should begin working out and building strength. Not muscle head stuff mind you but a good agressive weight program to build strength in his muscles. Within in a few months at that age he will get his strength up and his power will in turn be enhanced. And in addition his confidence of hitting the ball with power will be enabled and grow.

Finally what type of bat does he use...investigate different types of bats....trust me not all bats are created equal and don't be afraid to drop a couple hundred $$$$ on a quality bat.