Frustrated parent here. DD has a good swing, good power, hits lead off due to speed, but cannot time worth crap.
Parents and coaches have suggested things like tennis ball hitting off the bounce etc, but for my DD those things arent helping. I'm almost to the point where I want her to quit...
I see you are using that stick trick for the hopping. What I used instead was a piece of cardboard, and the goal was to drag the piece of cardboard from the plate to the end of her pitch. Also, another thing that causes the hop is the fact that you need to try to keep your drive leg knee...
My DD has been pitching for a couple of years now, age 10. One thing I noticed not long ago is her arm position is early in relation to when the foot is coming off the plate, and when her stride foot hits the ground.
From what I've read here, arm should be at 3oclock at detach from the plate...
Interesting post. I think the when is whenever you start playing at a level where strikes, even at the edge of the zone are getting pummeled. The why is answered by the when I think.
I just saw a video of Sierra Romero taking a ball over the fence, where the pitcher basically located it...
Told my dd many times how amazed I am at her bravery to be a pitcher in that circle while everyone is watch you. Definitely did not get that from her dad.
My DD has always been early with her arm circle in relation to her push off the plate. From what I've read, your drive foot should be coming off the plate at around 3 o'clock. My DD is almost at 12 o'clock. I've tried different queues to help her, even incorporating a backswing thinking that...