Strengths
Strength 1: Generates elite rotational power from the lower half, with explosive hip drive.
Strength 2: Maintains excellent head discipline and posture, keeping his eyes on the ball through contact.
Baseball Hitting Report
Ayden Lyons
- Age17 yrs
- Height5’ 8”
- Years of Playing12
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 6 (17-18u / High School Varsity)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: The hand path is long (‘casting’), which disconnects the upper body from the powerful rotation of the lower body.
Improvement 2: Shortening the bat path to stay ‘inside the ball’ will improve bat speed and plate coverage, especially on inside pitches.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 3.2/5
5 Strong
7 Developing
2 Weak
Average3.2/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 3.5/5
3 Strong
3 Developing
0 Weak
Average3.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Connection Ball Drill
Focus
Hand-Body ConnectionExecution
Place a small ball between your lead arm’s bicep and your chest. Take swings at 70% effort, focusing on keeping the ball in place until your arms extend through contact. This prevents the hands from casting out early.
2
Fence Drill
Focus
Compact Swing PathExecution
Set up near a cage net or fence so that a long, casting swing would hit it. Take dry swings, focusing on keeping your hands tight to your body and bringing the knob of the bat toward the ball first.
3
High Tee Drill
Focus
Leveling Bat PathExecution
Set a tee at the top of your strike zone. Focus on hitting line drives with a direct hand path to the ball, avoiding dropping the barrel below the ball. This corrects a loopy or severe uppercut swing.
Baseball Pitching Report
Ayden Lyons
- Age17 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing12
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Controlled Tempo & Arm Path: The pitcher demonstrates a smooth, controlled tempo throughout the initial phases of the delivery. The arm action is relatively clean, getting the ball up into a proper throwing position at the right time in the arm circle.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Hip and Shoulder Separation: The primary area for improvement is creating separation. The hips and shoulders open and rotate together, limiting the ‘rubber band effect’ and reducing potential velocity. This forces the arm to generate a majority of the power, increasing stress.
Front Leg Stabilization: The front knee remains significantly bent at landing and through ball release. This ‘soft’ front leg fails to provide a firm base to rotate against, causing a major leak of kinetic energy and contributing to poor posture and balance.
Postural Integrity: The pitcher exhibits excessive forward trunk flexion, collapsing the chest over the front knee instead of maintaining a taller posture and rotating around a stable spine. This is often a compensation for the lack of separation and poor front leg bracing.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
1 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Walk-In Throws
Purpose
To promote proper sequencing and teach the feeling of the lower half initiating the movement before the upper half.Execution
Start 2-3 steps behind the rubber. Take a walking step with your left foot, then a crossover step with your right foot, planting your lead leg and throwing. Focus on feeling your hips open and drive towards the target while your shoulders stay closed as long as possible.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
To train the front leg to accept force and stabilize the delivery.Execution
Perform your pitching motion from the stretch. Upon landing, focus exclusively on bracing your front leg, making it as firm as possible. Hold the landing position for 2-3 seconds after the throw, ensuring your knee is stable and your posture is tall. This can be done at 50-70% intensity.
3
Towel Drill with Front Side Focus
Purpose
To prevent the glove side from pulling open prematurely, which will help keep the shoulders closed longer.Execution
Hold a towel instead of a ball. As you execute your delivery, focus on keeping your glove-side elbow pointed at the target for as long as possible. The goal is to feel your front side providing a stable block for the torso to rotate against, rather than pulling you open.
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Ayden Lyons
- Age17 yrs
- Height5’ 8”
- Years of Playing12
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 6 (17-18u / High School Varsity)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Strengths
Strength 1: Generates elite rotational power from the lower half, with explosive hip drive.
Strength 2: Maintains excellent head discipline and posture, keeping his eyes on the ball through contact.
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: The hand path is long (‘casting’), which disconnects the upper body from the powerful rotation of the lower body.
Improvement 2: Shortening the bat path to stay ‘inside the ball’ will improve bat speed and plate coverage, especially on inside pitches.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 3.2/5
5 Strong
7 Developing
2 Weak
Average3.2/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 3.5/5
3 Strong
3 Developing
0 Weak
Average3.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Connection Ball Drill
Focus
Hand-Body ConnectionExecution
Place a small ball between your lead arm’s bicep and your chest. Take swings at 70% effort, focusing on keeping the ball in place until your arms extend through contact. This prevents the hands from casting out early.
2
Fence Drill
Focus
Compact Swing PathExecution
Set up near a cage net or fence so that a long, casting swing would hit it. Take dry swings, focusing on keeping your hands tight to your body and bringing the knob of the bat toward the ball first.
3
High Tee Drill
Focus
Leveling Bat PathExecution
Set a tee at the top of your strike zone. Focus on hitting line drives with a direct hand path to the ball, avoiding dropping the barrel below the ball. This corrects a loopy or severe uppercut swing.
Baseball Pitching Report
Ayden Lyons
- Age17 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing12
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Controlled Tempo & Arm Path: The pitcher demonstrates a smooth, controlled tempo throughout the initial phases of the delivery. The arm action is relatively clean, getting the ball up into a proper throwing position at the right time in the arm circle.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Hip and Shoulder Separation: The primary area for improvement is creating separation. The hips and shoulders open and rotate together, limiting the ‘rubber band effect’ and reducing potential velocity. This forces the arm to generate a majority of the power, increasing stress.
Front Leg Stabilization: The front knee remains significantly bent at landing and through ball release. This ‘soft’ front leg fails to provide a firm base to rotate against, causing a major leak of kinetic energy and contributing to poor posture and balance.
Postural Integrity: The pitcher exhibits excessive forward trunk flexion, collapsing the chest over the front knee instead of maintaining a taller posture and rotating around a stable spine. This is often a compensation for the lack of separation and poor front leg bracing.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
1 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Walk-In Throws
Purpose
To promote proper sequencing and teach the feeling of the lower half initiating the movement before the upper half.Execution
Start 2-3 steps behind the rubber. Take a walking step with your left foot, then a crossover step with your right foot, planting your lead leg and throwing. Focus on feeling your hips open and drive towards the target while your shoulders stay closed as long as possible.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
To train the front leg to accept force and stabilize the delivery.Execution
Perform your pitching motion from the stretch. Upon landing, focus exclusively on bracing your front leg, making it as firm as possible. Hold the landing position for 2-3 seconds after the throw, ensuring your knee is stable and your posture is tall. This can be done at 50-70% intensity.
3
Towel Drill with Front Side Focus
Purpose
To prevent the glove side from pulling open prematurely, which will help keep the shoulders closed longer.Execution
Hold a towel instead of a ball. As you execute your delivery, focus on keeping your glove-side elbow pointed at the target for as long as possible. The goal is to feel your front side providing a stable block for the torso to rotate against, rather than pulling you open.