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Post by tagreen95354 on Apr 9, 2007 13:27:20 GMT -8
Lets Vent OK I will vent!!!!! How come there is no whip cream for the hot chocolate.
I'm reallllllllley upset.
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Post by Chris on Apr 9, 2007 13:59:13 GMT -8
LOL - No that really is a problem!
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Post by Chris on Apr 9, 2007 18:25:17 GMT -8
Ok - Here goes nothing . . . OK, thanks for the comments. I respect your opinions and appreciate you expressing them here. I'm struggling to understand why all the kids are struggling at the plate.
We've given up more runs than we've give up to date to the Angels - 3 runs. The 12 runs we've allowed in 8 games is second only the Pads. Without run support we're asking a lot from our pitchers. The surest way for any kid to become a regular starter is to hit. Good Lord some has to beside ZO or we're doomed.
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Post by crash23 on Apr 9, 2007 18:45:33 GMT -8
Key to successful hitting = multitudes of repetitions practicing the correct fundamentals. Constantly performing incorrect mechanics may result in success against average pitchers but lead to frustration against the better ones. Too often players want to take BP when what they need is tee work and station work. When the pros struggle the first thing they do is head to the cage and work off a tee. Too many players devalue it when in reality it is the best thing for them. And BP w/o a purpose is kinda like cutting wood with a dull blade. Hitters need to take many cuts each day going oppo, hitting up the middle and then "normal" BP and hitting the pitch wherever it's thrown. Mentally they need to work counts and situations. 10 swings a day doesn't cut it. 50 - 100 is about right, more if possible... and hitters need to work on their skills outside of practice. It all comes down to practicing the proper mechanics. The kids with the best mechanics will have the best results - now and down the road. What hitters need to realize is the better they become the more they need to fine-tune their stroke. Once they have their mechanics dialed in they must realize one small deviation can turn a would be line drive into a routine ground ball or pop-up. When A-Rod struggled last year it was one very small flaw in his swing... but that small flaw led to big problems.
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Post by Chris on Apr 9, 2007 19:23:06 GMT -8
Thats it?! Sh** we'll be hitting .500 in two weeks!
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Post by knezme on Apr 9, 2007 19:31:43 GMT -8
flmao................
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Post by crash23 on Apr 9, 2007 21:38:29 GMT -8
Thats it?! Sh** we'll be hitting .500 in two weeks! Always glad to help Two weeks? That's about the time you'll be playing us :0
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Post by Chris on Apr 9, 2007 21:41:37 GMT -8
LOL - Two and a half weeks then most likely. Seriously, thanks for the help.
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Post by scrapper on Apr 10, 2007 7:24:37 GMT -8
You mean that is all it takes. That Crash is a genius. I heard it didn't work against the NS Yankees though.
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Post by tmurphy on Apr 10, 2007 8:08:41 GMT -8
Against the NS Yankees you have to take the bat off your shoulder for any of that mumbo jumbo to work these kids are only 11 and 12 not major leaguers yet Crash. LOL I agree with Crash on some things but what alot of people do not undestand about kids they are all different and what might work for one may not work for the others. I agree with staying with the basics such as the tee and alot of soft toss and not going and trying to make all the kids use the same approach at the plate. I believe in fine tuning kids swing at this age and not making drastic changes in the swing,grip or other major things. Most of the time when you get the kid making contact then you can start fine tunning with the stance,grip and other things but start small and work your way up. Remember all the kids are different and all swings are different, I can not think of very many batting champions in the major leagues with the identical same swing so how can you make all these kids use the same approach.
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Post by crash23 on Apr 10, 2007 8:39:56 GMT -8
But you have to remember those that are bating champions in the majors are among the world's greatest hitters and kids with average abilities need solid foundations. Not every batter needs to look alike but basic mechanics are essential.
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Post by knezme on Apr 10, 2007 9:20:54 GMT -8
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Post by Greenie on Apr 10, 2007 13:20:51 GMT -8
Don't get him started Kenny.. I had to hear for 2 hours- Why do we sell Chili Dogs and have no forks. The things you worry about when you are retired
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Post by Randy Edwards on Apr 10, 2007 14:43:51 GMT -8
There is a reason why the leagues DO NOT sell chili dogs............and I would like to thank them for that!!!!
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Post by Chris on Apr 10, 2007 14:49:51 GMT -8
Oh, we sell them. We just don't offer forks. Forks are for sissies.
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