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When teaching hitting one method that seems to be effective is teaching no stride. The rationale for teaching no stride is that the stride is simply a timing device. With so many young hitters having issues with their stride being late or poorly why not introduce a stride in the later stages of their development? I had this article in my coaching notes so I thought that I would share this with you. The author was not indicated but, who ever did write it made some great points.The following is even further rationale for those who teach a no stride method:

• No one hits the ball with their front foot in the air.
• The front foot must be down before the hitter swings.
• The stride is one movement that creates the most havoc with the swing. A hitter can be tardy which causes indecision, foul ball or miss; too early causing weight to go forward before the swing or on time. Two or three are bad!
• The three musts in hitting that every hitter must be able to do are 1) Balance 2)The ability to rotate body inward and outward 3)Limited head movement. The stride simply negates the musts. It often causes off-balance, no rotation and head movement. A stride is a tradition but not a must.
• By spreading your feet twice shoulder width and maintaining balance, the no stride ensures that the three musts in hitting are much more consistent in each swing.
• No other sport takes a step when striking an object ex. golf. Hitting is still the most difficult athletic skill to do in sports therefore, consistency is key to being successful.

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What is Class?

What is Class?

We have heard them all and many more. As players, coaches, parents and fans, we all need to address how we react to sports.
WHAT IS CLASS? THESE ARE SOME IDEAS TO FOLLOW...
* Being a positive role model and example to others as an athlete, coach, fan or parent.
* Accepting the responsibility of passing on to others the "Right Way" to represent yourself.
* Remembering and honoring all those who showed you the way.
* Defeating an inferior opponent without embarassing him/her. Understand that th effort they took to lose may have been as much as you took to win.
* Accepting that sometimes your opponent will play better than you. Never accept losing, but accept losing with dignity.
* Telling an Opponent "Nice Job, Great Game. You played well." and mean it.
* Winning with humility while maintaining your dignity in defeat.
* Being courteous to all players-opponents-fans- parents.
* Treating all members of your team with respect and how you would want them to treat you. Everyone on the team is as important as you are...otherwise there is no team.
* Never quitting. Never quitting. Never quitting.
* Respecting your opponents by being prepared. Anyone can win on any given day if you don't prepare to play the game the way it's meant to be played...100%
* Thinking before you say something "stupid". Don't react...Think first.
* Your appearance - How you dress and how you react. Look good, Play good!
So in essence we all can have class if we want to...
Win with class
Lose with class
"Class" should be the main lesson a coach and parent should be teaching and demonstrateing to the players, not just winning.
YOU ARE NOTHING WITHOUT CLASS...