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Jun 22, 2019
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I see a lot of good. Very powerful swing.

Her head moving forward during/after the weight shift is the only potential issue that I see. This is in part due to the large step forward. In reality, some kids can manage this, but can cause inconsistent contact with others.

Barry Bonds…very quite upper body during weight shift.


George springer - not much head movement forward


Tony Gwynn - more forward head movement


I would minimize the forward movement during/after weight shift, but take my comments with a grain of salt…swing looks really good overall.
 
Apr 20, 2018
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I see a lot of good. Very powerful swing.

Her head moving forward during/after the weight shift is the only potential issue that I see. This is in part due to the large step forward. In reality, some kids can manage this, but can cause inconsistent contact with others.

Barry Bonds…very quite upper body during weight shift.


George springer - not much head movement forward


Tony Gwynn - more forward head movement


I would minimize the forward movement during/after weight shift, but take my comments with a grain of salt…swing looks really good overall.

Springer it is. thanks
 
Apr 20, 2018
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SoCal
You have any other swings? Kind of looks like she was adjusting to something which came in slower than she expected. Was this at the beginning of her BP?
She got 9 front toss pitches. This was number 6. 66.2 mph exit speed. DW said the (weak) hitter begore her got about 25 pitches trying to find it.
 
Jun 8, 2016
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She got 9 front toss pitches. This was number 6. 66.2 mph exit speed. DW said the (weak) hitter begore her got about 25 pitches trying to find it.
Yes you already said the exit velocity 👍

So is that a no to any other pitches on video? Making an assessment on one swing is probably rash..
 
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Apr 20, 2018
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Yes you already said the exit velocity 👍

So is that a no to any other pitches on video? Making an assessment on one swing is probably rash..
There was one other video but I cant view it any longer??? I think this is her typical swing with the head continuing to slide forward after front foot is down. So we are going to try efastpitch advice:

So, 2 easy fixes to toe touch:
1. bat head up 55 deg
2. land on a very bent front leg

And try to look more like George Springer.
 
Jun 8, 2016
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There was one other video but I cant view it any longer??? I think this is her typical swing with the head continuing to slide forward after front foot is down. So we are going to try efastpitch advice:

So, 2 easy fixes to toe touch:
1. bat head up 55 deg
2. land on a very bent front leg

And try to look more like George Springer.
Fair enough. For the record I think she looks pretty good and from what I gather hits well in games so keep up the good work!
 
Jan 6, 2009
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Chehalis, Wa
Her move forward is a little hard, which then turns into some slack. Losing the corner. Quickness could be better if you remove the slack.
 

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