I am a first year 12u coach trying to teach my girls to time the pitcher while they are waiting on deck. I am wondering if any other coaches use this method and if so, has it worked for you? Thanks
How do you have them timing the pitcher? what part of the pitchers motion? The reason I ask is before I started reading on here I couldnt have answered that question. In general we have them loading when the pitcher is at the top of her K, and striding around the pitchers release window. Its one constant motion that requires alot of practice. As far as the on deck circle, your players can time the pitcher when they are watching from the dugout. Also, if you are in the 1st base dugout your batters (right handers) are allowed to use the on deck circle on the 3rd base side.
As far a getting them to time the pitcher from the dugout, I would love if they actually paid attention to the game on the field long enough to do that
Watch the video and notice the hitter in the backgroud, she is a mirrow image of the batter on timing the pitcher. If it's good enough for college program it should be good enough for 12 YO's.
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