Arms
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Foundation-of-Arms-and-Types-of-Slaps.mp4 How the arms move is specific to the slap type. Soft: Contact is the top of the ball. Triangle flip and stop at contact Bounce: Contact is top of the ball and cut down through the middle of the ball. Knob down through the ball and snap to extension toward the ground. Hands stay […]
Shoulders/Core
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Foundation-with-Core-and-Shoulder.mp4 At crossover: Left and right shoulder are in the middle of the feet and they face the right handed batters box. Different pitches will require adjustments Outside pitch – at contact stay closed off to right handed batters box. Middle pitch – at contact left side of the chest faces pitcher Inside pitch – […]
Hips
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Foundation-of-Hips.mp4 Hips in the middle behind front toes: This creates balance. Creates connection to upper half. Hips face short at crossover: Allows hips to rotate around spin. Hips facing the pitcher before contact takes away power and prevents pulling off towards first base. Turn hips after front foot gets down: Engages the ground and gives […]
Footwork
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Foundation-with-Footwork.mp4 Wide Base: Allow us to cover ground, use the ground and get into the legs. Small negative step or pivot: Allows us to gain ground, create space, control through the body, and consistency. Space with crossover: Eliminates the “I gotta pee” pose, kept from stepping on the line, get into legs and balance. Left […]
Slaps
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Types-of-Slaps.mp4 Soft: Contact is the top of the ball. Triangle flip and stop at contact. Bounce: Contact is top of the ball and cut down through the middle of the ball. Knob down through the ball and snao to extention toward the ground. Hands stay below the barrel until snap. Hands never crossover each other. […]
Game Day Routine
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Game-Day-Dry-Movements.mp4 Dry Movements: 10 crossover stops, 10 crossover hip/core/elbow moves, 10 crossovers move through, 10 swing aways Tee Work & Front Toss: 10 bunts, 10 soft, 10 bounce, 10 hard, 10 swing awayUse the Confidence Scale to determine the focus
Types of Bunts
https://empoweredisshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Types-of-Bunts.mp4 Sneaky: Pick up right foot, put down, with weight behind front foot. Allows you to wait longer to show bunt. Crossover: Normal movements with lower half as if slapping
