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If you are reading this, you are in the main forum....where all the good discussion and exchange of ideas occurs.

Instructional threads are 'stickied' to the top of this forum page in an effort to get new members to see the work that gets done here. There are 5 different threads of a dad and his kid, going through the HittingIllustrated process. They are quite instructional. I think you'll be impressed with what you see. The kid's progress is amazing. One of them is now a D1 player who chose college after being drafted. Another is a DII college player. A third is his brother who is now in high school. The fourth is a current high school freshman. And the fifth is my son who is now out of college and playing amateur fastpitch softball. Take a look. The terminology is likely to confuse you at first. But do your best to understand.

Then, there is another forum titled The Second Engine, found just below this one on the main page, which consists of 18 threads that have been chosen as 'good reads' for new members to get 'up to snuff' on what is taught here.

It is my recommendation that you spend your first hour or so in that forum reading those threads. Then, come here to ask questions. We love it when clips of hitters are posted.

And here is a link to an Instructional Starter Pak. It has the basic information. There are many details that go with each step that are too cumbersome to put in the Pak.

Instructional Starter Pak

MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR TRIAL PERIOD
POST A CLIP OF YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER
I'LL GIVE YOU AN ANALYSIS AND A RECOMMENDATION.

If I were you, I'd concentrate on figuring out what the Hand Pivot Point and what the Rear Hip Pivot Point are....and how they are synced together to create the high level swing.

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  • #151
    Mini's team played ABD in the fall classic in Arizona. Good team, well coached etc. - there are some real studs in these programs.
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    • #152
      Here are some new clips from today. It stopped raining so we went outside. I also included a "Happy Gilmore" clip that we talk about on the forum a lot. These are not the best clips but they are good to post, because there are some things to work on.

      http://www.stealth.hittingillustrated.com/rk27.m4v
      "Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
      "Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of Swingbuster
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      • #153
        The kid is growing.

        IMO....if you get him to add the poke.....as part of his go move...with a little rhythm.....and get good at it....OH MY GOD.

        He turns the barrel really well.
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        • #154
          I was going to say..the kid has grown. Great job with him.
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          • #155
            He just turned 14. Almost 6'0" and weighs 150. He will go into high school next fall bigger than I was was when I graduated.
            "Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
            "Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of Swingbuster
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            • #156
              Another question to ask

              What is the "poke." ????

              Thanks,

              CoachW
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              • #157
                Originally posted by Stealth View Post
                He just turned 14. Almost 6'0" and weighs 150. He will go into high school next fall bigger than I was was when I graduated.
                6'0'' and 14 years old
                still work in progress
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                • #158
                  Originally posted by Ben View Post
                  What is the "poke." ????

                  Thanks,

                  CoachW
                  haha..Thats a pretty scientific term isn't it? Anyway..watch this clip...Right before his "go" move or the point at which he decides to fire his swing...he has a move with his elbow toward the dugout behind him...a little snap move that puts him in a good position to turn the barrell over and whip the bat to the ball. You can see his rear scap come into the picture then leave as he launches the swing. See it?
                  Last edited by HiddenGem; 02-07-2009, 05:52 PM.
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                  • #159
                    See it!

                    Ok Gem I see it!! Thanks for the help!

                    CoachW
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                    • #160
                      Originally posted by Ben View Post
                      Ok Gem I see it!! Thanks for the help!

                      CoachW
                      Right on.....
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                      • #161
                        Here are some very good views of it.

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                        • #162
                          Teach - can you do a side by side? I think the poke gives that extra to the swing that most don't have.
                          "Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
                          "Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of Swingbuster
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                          • #163
                            Sure.....Who do you want side by side?
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                            • #164
                              How about Harper? Harper's pitch location might not match up.

                              You can pick a clip that you think matches up the best.
                              "Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
                              "Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of Swingbuster
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                              • #165
                                I picked Bonds. Arguably one of the most efficient ever. Pitch location matches better. His 'poke' is easy to see. The overall whip difference is easy to see.

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