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Special....really really special.
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I love in the second one how he just steps in the box and spanks one!Comment
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This pitcher worked fast, as soon as you were in the box he was throwing.Originally posted by mikecon View Post"Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
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Keep 'em coming looking real good Stealth.Comment
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Two ab's from yesterday. The second one was he bummed, he got a good pitch to hit......it's a full ab so it shows a few takes etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE2x7iQzJRg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y36JYgWveI"Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
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Thanks for sharing Stealth.. keep um coming - fun to watch!Comment
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It is a pleasure reading this thread from the early days clear up to now. Good for your son, I'm betting you are enjoying it! I know I would.Comment
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It has been fun for sure. This new step at the D1 level is awesome. New surroundings, being away from home, an academically very difficult school etc. has all presented new challenges. From a baseball perspective it's an entirely new environment. Playing time isn't a constant and performing when given a chance is of the utmost importance. Having a quality at bat is a must.
What I have noticed is Ryan has become a much better defensive player and offensively he is learning/adapting to the college game. In high school and summer ball it's always been swing a way, let it fly. The college game for freshman and many others is about executing. Being put in a situation to perform a certain task so in post season under pressure you can get the job done. I think Ryan has had more hit n runs given to him in 30 games than he has in his whole life. Surprisingly he hasn't had to bunt yet, but that will happen soon I am sure.
The biggest difference is we had a routine we did pretty much everyday in the cage since he was a young kid. In college they have their own drills, everything is very structured and pitching machines are used a lot (at high speeds) so that is probably the biggest adjustment he has had to face. We have started doing more communication with our iphones (video chat) etc. just to regain a semblance of normalcy for him. The level of play although obviously much better than high school is not the real challenge for Ryan, it's learning how to adapt to all the new things College has thrown at him."Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
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And he'll surely be the better man for it when it's through.Originally posted by Stealth View Post
When he's home on break it'll make revisiting that routine even more special for you both.Originally posted by Stealth View Post
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Lots of adjustments, no doubt -- for son and dad alike. If you're anything like me, sometimes you wish you could squish him back down to being a 7-year-old -- but that's just a silly thought. Seeing them become the men we've prepared them to be is what life is all about.
If he takes on every challenge with the same calm and measured approach he takes when he's in that batters box, he will be all right!
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I was able to get some bp video today.
"Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
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Thanks for sharing Stealth; that is a great clip.Comment
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"Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
"Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of SwingbusterComment
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Nice trot.Originally posted by Stealth View Post
Sweet.
Looks like Grandpa was in the on-deck circle!Comment
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Too bad it was right at the center fielder.Originally posted by mikecon View PostNice trot.
Sweet.
Looks like Grandpa was in the on-deck circle!"Tip it and rip it" - In Memory of Dmac
"Hit the inside seam" - In Memory of SwingbusterComment
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