Specialties
Fielding
Butt down, glove down - You don't want to pull your glove up to early and let grounders through sometimes. I teach children to get in front of the ball instead of being afraid of the ball, when possible and plant their glove on the ground. It is easier to adjust up than down.
Follow through on throws - many children will short-arm their throws, pulling the chord much too early. Fielders should be taught to follow through fully, whether they are throwing from second base to first or from center field all the way home.
Hand positioning on ground balls - as a general rule, the hands should be slightly in front of the players eyes. Another way of stating this is keeping the hands in front of your hat.
Additionally, the glove should be curved towards the glove side.
A cue for this is "left eye" for righties or "right eye" for lefties - indicating that the fielder's glove should be just about where the glove side eye is.
Pitching
I want to give every child a chance to pitch, pitching is a desired position and should be followed by certain guidelines for different age groups. Here at King Skills we practice the correct distance for each age group.
9U -10 46 feet
11U-13U- 58 feet 6 inch
13U- 18U 60 feet, 6 inch
Understanding and implementing these distances will help prevent young pitchers from straining their arms and enable them to build good pitching mechanics.
King Skills focuses on
Purpose: This drill helps pitchers improve their balance and posture, which are crucial for consistent mechanics and accuracy.
Setup: Pitchers stand on the mound with a catcher or target in place.
Target Practice Drill
Purpose: This drill enhances a pitcher's accuracy and control by targeting specific spots in the strike zone.
Setup: Set up a strike zone target, like a net or marked area, behind a catcher or pitching screen.
Change up Grip and Arm Speed Drill
Purpose: This drill helps pitchers work on their change up pitch, focusing on grip and arm speed.
Setup: Pitchers stand on the mound with a catcher or target.
Four-Corner Target Drill (15U-18U)
Purpose: This drill improves a pitcher's ability to hit different areas of the strike zone accurately.
Setup: Place targets at the four corners of the strike zone (low and away, low and inside, high and away, high and inside).
Pitching Under Pressure Drill
Purpose: This drill simulates high-pressure game situations, helping pitchers maintain composure and focus.
Setup: Create a game-like scenario with bases, a batter, and fielders
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Hitting
Balance and athleticism - the stance (and the swing) often break down when hitters lose their balance. Hitters should take a relaxed, athletic, balanced stance in the batter's box, and should aim to keep full control of their lower half during the swing without any wild movement. Plate discipline - it is never too early to develop a feel for the strike zone. As players age, the strike zone will tighten up, and this will become more important. However, it is important to understand that seeing balls and strikes also includes batter vision overall. Weight transfer - along with balance comes the ability to shift one's weight and hit the ball with power. This action relies on weight transferring from the rear leg to the front leg as the batter swings. Hitting the ball back up the middle - one of the most time-tested cues is to simply hit the ball back at the pitcher. Hitting the ball up the middle quiets down a lot of bad habits and may free up a hitter to develop their swing without worrying about hitting home run.
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