 ### Lesson Info Date: Jun 26, 2024 Coach: Amy Player: Joe --- ### Lesson Focus example: * Improving bat speed and swing consistency * Focus on staying inside the ball and balanced finish ### Drills/Exercises example: * Tee Work: Practiced hitting off a tee, focusing on driving the ball up the middle. * Soft Toss: Soft toss from the side to work on timing and hand-eye coordination. * One-Handed Drills: Used one hand to focus on upper body rotation and follow-through. * High-Toss Drills: Tossing balls high to work on attacking the upper half of the zone. ### Swing Mechanics Focus example: * Stance: Focused on getting into a more athletic position, with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. * Load: Emphasized creating a small load with the hands and maintaining balance as the weight shifted back slightly. * Stride: Worked on a shorter stride to avoid overextending, keeping the bat path level. * Swing Path: Ensured hands stayed inside the ball and avoided flying open with the front shoulder. * Follow-through: Focused on a full extension after contact, ensuring the bat finishes high for better power and control. * Head Position: Reminded to keep eyes locked on the ball through the contact point and maintain a still head. ### Pitch Type 1. Tee 1. Soft Toss 1. Live Pitching 1. Front Toss 1. Others: ### Hits/Quality Swings 7/10 Quality Swings 1. Successful Hits: 5 1. Misses/Adjustments Needed: 2 ### Feedback/Corrections from Coach example: * Focus on improving bat speed through the zone, especially on soft toss drills. * Keep head steady during the swing to avoid pulling off the ball. ### Notes for Next Lesson example: * Work more on quickness of the load and timing with live pitching. * Incorporate more high-toss drills for attacking the upper zone.
Lesson Info
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Coach: Amy
Player: Joe
Lesson Focus
example:
- Improving bat speed and swing consistency
- Focus on staying inside the ball and balanced finish
Drills/Exercises
example:
- Tee Work: Practiced hitting off a tee, focusing on driving the ball up the middle.
- Soft Toss: Soft toss from the side to work on timing and hand-eye coordination.
- One-Handed Drills: Used one hand to focus on upper body rotation and follow-through.
- High-Toss Drills: Tossing balls high to work on attacking the upper half of the zone.
Swing Mechanics Focus
example:
- Stance: Focused on getting into a more athletic position, with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Load: Emphasized creating a small load with the hands and maintaining balance as the weight shifted back slightly.
- Stride: Worked on a shorter stride to avoid overextending, keeping the bat path level.
- Swing Path: Ensured hands stayed inside the ball and avoided flying open with the front shoulder.
- Follow-through: Focused on a full extension after contact, ensuring the bat finishes high for better power and control.
- Head Position: Reminded to keep eyes locked on the ball through the contact point and maintain a still head.
Pitch Type
- Tee
- Soft Toss
- Live Pitching
- Front Toss
- Others:
Hits/Quality Swings
7/10 Quality Swings
- Successful Hits: 5
- Misses/Adjustments Needed: 2
Feedback/Corrections from Coach
example:
- Focus on improving bat speed through the zone, especially on soft toss drills.
- Keep head steady during the swing to avoid pulling off the ball.
Notes for Next Lesson
example:
- Work more on quickness of the load and timing with live pitching.
- Incorporate more high-toss drills for attacking the upper zone.