10U player - looking for input

[JaySpeediii]

What size is the bat? I ask because as I think back with my DD, i know for a fact that i didn't want to keep buying bats every year as she grew, so i bought a size or two too big. Now i think that did her no favors as her body tried to over compensate for that heavier bat that she could swing correctly. It looks like your DD kinda uses the bats weight to get it around, dumping slightly and not being able to control the barrel from a hands standpoint which is why it rolls and spins around the body with little control. Just my opinion but maybe try a lighter bat and see what type of form she has.

I never really thought that forearm strength was that important even though it is a major metric with ODM Measurements, but now i realize my DD really does need it to hold on and manipulate the barrel. Just my 2 pennies, and i agree with the others, she really does look very good. much better than my DD at that age. I def waited too long to start trying to fix things. Good luck.

Good point. In the video she is using a 2022 Ghost 30/20 she was gifted which I find a bit end-loaded (overall weight is really close to sticker).

Recently she’s been using a Demarini Vendetta 30/18 and seeing more success.

 

[JaySpeediii]

I really like going to a neck slot swing for young or newwer players just starting.. Some can call it a bandaide because it still has its issues, but I do think it gets beginner players to start feeling the use of the body better to generate the power needed in the swing. You can supplement it with teaching to use the hands as well.

I think she is doing a good job of having some sequence. Of the upper working back during the forward move. Don't coach that out.

Thank you. Any examples of a neck slot swing? Not a term I am familiar with.

 

[JaySpeediii]

Level swing, snap your wrist, don't drop your back shoulder, and of course squish the bug.

Is snapping the wrist another term for TTB? Just want to be sure.

 

[fanboi22]

Thank you. Any examples of a neck slot swing? Not a term I am familiar with.

Neck slot and turning the barrel

I thought this was a good clip to discuss,

www.discussfastpitch.com

first post

 

[_MIA_]

Thank you. Any examples of a neck slot swing? Not a term I am familiar with.

Here is a 6 YO just resting it on his shoulder to start




and the same 6 YO with more of a neck slot setup






just for reference what it might look like for your 8/9 YO

 

[JaySpeediii]

Neck slot and turning the barrel

I thought this was a good clip to discuss,

www.discussfastpitch.com

first post

Thank you

 

[JaySpeediii]

Here is a 6 YO just resting it on his shoulder to start




and the same 6 YO with more of a neck slot setup






just for reference what it might look like for your 8/9 YO

Perfect, thank you!

 

[efastball]

I would only use the neck slot position, to fix a bad hand/bat slot, which she doesn't really have.



The rear forearm is flat (great), the bat head is roughly 50 deg (great). Her hands are a little too far away from the armpit (not good, leads to a little drag after hip slot)

The stride is a slight reach, but not too bad.

 

[ArmWhip]

Change the tee height for some variability. Hitting off a relatively high tee all the time can limit adaptability.

 

[Shawn]

In all seriousness, what age do you think a player should start taking on instructions?

Here is a 6 YO just resting it on his shoulder to start




and the same 6 YO with more of a neck slot setup






just for reference what it might look like for your 8/9 YO

Looks great!