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If your timing is bad then the mechanics tend to break down (even in good hitters) as the hitter adjusts to being early/late. I also believe that a hitter can have bad mechanics and good timing.
Agreed. But what do you make of kids constantly complaining that the pitcher is “too slow”? If you took a pitcher who just threw slower (eg nothing else outstanding) , eg 85 mph fastball, and put them in a MLB game what do you think would happen? I don’t think that is simply a matter of kids just not having enough experience with making the adjustment..If your timing is bad then the mechanics tend to break down (even in good hitters) as the hitter adjusts to being early/late. I also believe that a hitter can have bad mechanics and good timing.
Mechanics would break down, but not due to bad mechanics. I would say its more due to their mental approach and preparation. If we are talking young players, most do not have a game plan approach. they are not taking the time, pre-game, game time, in the dugout, on deck etc. to prepare. I think it should be noted that most MLB players understand who they are facing ahead of time, or from past experiences and formulating a approach and prepare themselves. This in itself allows for a better and high chance of Good mechanics "ON TIME". Instead of being stunned mentally and breaking down. Just my opinionAgreed. But what do you make of kids constantly complaining that the pitcher is “too slow”? If you took a pitcher who just threw slower (eg nothing else outstanding) , eg 85 mph fastball, and put them in a MLB game what do you think would happen?
I think that is a bit of wishful thinkingMechanics would break down, but not due to bad mechanics. I would say its more due to their mental approach and preparation. If we are talking young players, most do not have a game plan approach. they are not taking the time, pre-game, game time, in the dugout, on deck etc. to prepare. I think it should be noted that most MLB players understand who they are facing ahead of time, or from past experiences and formulating a approach and prepare themselves. This in itself allows for a better and high chance of Good mechanics "ON TIME". Instead of being stunned mentally and breaking down. Just my opinion
I usually tell them that is something only bad hitters say. If slow pitchers were harder to hit the higher levels would be full of them. Most kids don’t have the ability or concept of what waiting means. They swing right out of the hand. Those same kids usually chase pitches out of the zone too. A lot of coaches teach kids like that to stay back and try to hit slow pitching to right field. That only makes it worse as they now have to wait even longer.Agreed. But what do you make of kids constantly complaining that the pitcher is “too slow”? I am sure you have heard this before..
If you think this is good advice for all pitching (and it seems pretty solid to me..) then what does this say about their mechanics in general that you have to tell them to do it for slow pitching?I like the cue, slow feet, fast, hands against slow pitching, and I try to slow my tempo down considerably. Keep your hands back as long as you can and sling as hard as you can. Kind of like slow pitch.
I also believe that a hitter can have bad mechanics and good timing.