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Hitting from the ground up

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From the Groun Up. Many coaches would title this section “The Swing”. However, I choose to. Avoid this term so early in the process. When I think of a swing, right away I. Think about the hands manipulating the bat. In fact, have you noticed that I. Haven’t even mentioned the hands up to this point? I’ve done this for a. Reason. I will continue to do so for a while. We are now to the point where the hitter’s front foot has landed. He has. Throughout the transition from his. Remained where they started.

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Dave Vaccaro Bio

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Coaching Baseball, Fishing. My name is Dave Vaccaro and I am the creator of this site. Like many of you, I. Have been involved in the sport of baseball for numerous years in many different. Capacities. I grew up playing baseball in Lower Bucks County, PA. for. Middletown Athletic Association. I attended the Neshaminy School District and. Played baseball throughout my junior high and high school years. I attended. Bucks County Community College for two years and had the privilege of being. To March (right...

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The loading phase

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Think about the qualities mentioned when we discussed a good. Your head aligned with your belly button will keep your. Equilibrium in the center of your body. This is a key factor in maintaining this. 8226; Spread your feet out so that they are wider than your shoulders. A good. Foundation will add to that balance in all four directions (front, back, and side to. 8226; Keep your hands above your rear shoulder in the hitting slot. 8226; Slight bend at the knees (athletic position). Bending when he strides.

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Batter vs pitcher battle of two forces

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In reality, hitting a baseball is a combination of two forces c. One element being the force behind the ball while the other. Being the force that you are able to exert with the bat. As a hitter, your goal is to apply equal to greater force than that which is. Coming at you. To do so, b. Many young hitters are not successful because of the way that they. Distribute their force. Delivering this force properly will help aid in their. Hand-eye coordination as well. Now it's just a matter of timing.

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Stats speak loud and clear

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A Valuable tool to a coach and instructor. The score book can tell you a lot when it comes to mechanical flaws. Of hitters. However, you may need to dig a little deeper than just. Totaling up hits, runs, RBI'S and stolen bases. Instead, put more. Emphasis on the at-bats that resulted in an out. Below, I have broken. Down how a coach, parent and instructor can use the information. Provided in the score book to make your child/player a better hitter. Spreadsheet focusing on the. Games The question is, WHY?

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Page Title

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We are now ready to address the hands. To this point, your hands have. Been “quiet”. They are right where they started, in the hitting slot above the. Rear shoulder. However, the flow of the kinetic chain has caused them to. Go along for the ride with the rear hip and shoulder. Your knob should be. Pointing to the hitting zone, between your body and the baseball. This is. Known as “. Staying inside of the ball. 8221; Now, you can swing the bat. The. Key factors to remember when swinging the bat are:.

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Baseball hitting Grip and Stance

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The qualities of the stance become less of an issue as a player. Develops. However, at a young age hitters should be aware of. Some elements of the stance that contribute to a productive swing. The first element is the idea of. Being in a balanced position when the body is not in. Static balance is important because when a hitter. Transitions from his stance to his hitting position (striding), this. Balance must remain intact. Maintaining this balance is known as. Maintaining balance while the body is in.

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Hitting with Dave

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If you live in Bucks County PA or a surrounding area, I can be. Your personal hitting instructor. I currently work with hitters. To 20 years of age. Your lesson package will include. One on one personal instruction tailored to your age and. Present physical ability level. After your first lesson, you will. Receive an evaluation sheet detailing both strengths and. Areas of weakness. This sheet will also map out your. Goals for the remainder of the lesson package. Where you will be able to view your.

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Generating Bat Speed

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Have you ever tried that old trick of rubbing your belly in a circular pattern. With one hand while patting your head with the other? If you haven't, give it. A try You will probably find that it is not an easy task. Here's another one: Try twirling your one index finger around your ear. Slowly and you other around the other ear quickly. Another task that is. A neurologist can probably give you a very good explanation on why it is. Message to one hand and another message to another at the same exact.