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My son is 13 and has played travel baseball for five years.
Currently he is receiving differing instruction from his
coaches regarding the location of his hands (high by the
ears) or low (hovering around the rib area). Which is
correct? We would like your opinion based on the players
you teach and what you learned in the major leagues from
your hitting coaches. Thanks so much.
What I will say is that the right way is what is successful for your son.
every batter is different and what is comfortable for one hitter may not be for another. Every hitter no matter where he starts his hands needs to get them in the hitting slot which is around the shoulder area. Either a little higher or lower. hands held too high or low can cause certain problems.but if his high school coach doesnt like it will he get the chance to show what he can do.
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| Comment | Thank you very much Mr. Ansley. Aroung the shoulder area is what we have been saying. Any lower and he is quite uncomfortable. Nice to hear it from an unbiased, expert opinion! | ||
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Baseball Instruction
Answers by Expert:
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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