- Oct 16, 2019
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My 10 year old DD has a great swing. I like it...in practice and hitting into the net pre-game. She does really well...until a game begins. She may be nervous, but it really does not show...but she "baby" swings, as one of her coaches says. The power swing is gone and a 5 yr old appears to have taken over her mind and physical form. This was not always true though. She use to hit better in games than in practice. Something switched off or on. But if she is reminded, or harassed, she can still swing for the fences at times. Anyone else have this happen? I know I am not the only one. But she knows how to hit and swing the bat, so I am sure it is a mental issue.
It isn't pressure...I don't think. She catches often and loves that pressure when the game is close. Plays third and RF some as well, and never fails to make a great effort. We go practice, or with her team and she hits as good or better than anyone on the team; but when game time comes around, I have stopped expecting her to drive in a ton of runs, and I just hope for contact past the pitcher. Something has to get fixed.
And by the way, during the game, I stay far away in the OF watching and not applying pressure.
It isn't pressure...I don't think. She catches often and loves that pressure when the game is close. Plays third and RF some as well, and never fails to make a great effort. We go practice, or with her team and she hits as good or better than anyone on the team; but when game time comes around, I have stopped expecting her to drive in a ton of runs, and I just hope for contact past the pitcher. Something has to get fixed.
And by the way, during the game, I stay far away in the OF watching and not applying pressure.