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Willie, my son is 11 yrs old and has long legs and big feet which has slowed him way down. He used to be pretty quick, however, now he is the slowest on his baseball team. He really struggles running bases. His team does quite a bit of running, however, it doesn't seem to help my son get any faster. What do you suggest to help him?
The honest truth is that most fast 11 year olds are not fast 17year olds. So I would not be to alarmed.He may just need to grow into his body.Have him maybe start to work his fast twitch mucles.Doing alot of plyometric stuff will help.You can find alot of drills on the internet.If he has speed in him one day it will come out.
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Willie Ansley Jr.
Expertise
I can answer all questions on baseball instruction from hitting to baserunning,pitching and defense.I can also deal with the mental side of the game. After all baseball is 90% mental.
Experience
I was the Houston Astros #1 pick in 1988.I have been doing private instruction and coaching select baseball in the Houston,Tx. area since 1996.
Past/Present clients
I have worked with such players as Carl Crawford(while at Jeff Davis High)first pick in second round of the 2000 MLB draft.Also Vince Blue(Lamarr High) a 10th round selection.John Hale(Lamarr High) committed to Rice Univ.Eric Iland(Lamarr High) a top prospect in the 2007 MLB draft.
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