#1 aspect of hitting not being taught

[HittingScience]

If you could name one thing that should be taught by all hitting instructors but is not being taught, what would that be? Please keep responses as short as possible. More interested in what you would say is the missing link by most hitting instructors.

 

[crankermo]

Coiling!!!!!

 

[rdbass]

If you could name one thing that should be taught by all hitting instructors but is not being taught, what would that be? Please keep responses as short as possible. More interested in what you would say is the missing link by most hitting instructors.[/QUOTE]
If I was to take my DD to a hitting instructor he/she needs to know what DFP means. Then if they do. What is your "screen name"?

 

[rdbass]

What is this "coiling" you speak of?

 

[Perfect Circle]

casting !!!

 

[Greenmonsters]

Throwing. Seriously.

 

[RayR]

Eyes....everyone is focused on technique/mechanics....have any idea how many hitters have no idea how to track a ball properly and learn to pick pitches from a pitcher before the ball is even released?

If you could name one thing that should be taught by all hitting instructors but is not being taught, what would that be? Please keep responses as short as possible. More interested in what you would say is the missing link by most hitting instructors.

 

[redhotcoach]

Mental approach and focusing.

 

[softballphreak]

Eyes....everyone is focused on technique/mechanics....have any idea how many hitters have no idea how to track a ball properly and learn to pick pitches from a pitcher before the ball is even released?

How about starting a thread on that? Or a link.

 

[GOINGDEEP]

Too easy, it's the mental aspect. Most HC don't teach it in depth because they don't know how.

I see girls all the time hit off a tee or pitching machine like a hero. Great if you are 14-16 and still play T-ball, then they move onto some good live pitchers and look like a fool. It reminds me of watching a boxer just kill a punching bag, only because a punching bag doesn't hit back.

Edit:
Redhotcoach, dang it you beat me by 3 mins. I should have kept my post shorter. Hope we can share the prize.