Strengths
Strength 1: Excellent balance and posture throughout the entire swing sequence, providing a strong foundation.
Strength 2: Advanced feel for the barrel, maintaining an efficient path and keeping hands inside the ball.
Baseball Hitting Report
Cormac Murphy
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 4 (14u-15u)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Developing greater hip-to-shoulder separation during the load to increase rotational power and improve kinetic sequencing.
Improvement 2: Increasing the explosiveness of the hip drive to better sequence the kinetic chain and maximize power output.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 3.8/5
12 Strong
2 Developing
0 Weak
Average3.8/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.3/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.3/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Torso Separation Twists
Focus
Hip and Shoulder SeparationExecution
Start in your stance. Without moving your lower half, rotate your upper body (shoulders and bat) back towards the catcher as far as you can. Hold for 2 seconds to feel the stretch across your core, then initiate the swing. This exaggerates the feeling of separation.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing and LoadExecution
From your stance, step your back foot backward (away from the pitcher) before striding forward to hit. This forces a more dynamic load into the back hip and encourages the lower half to lead the swing.
3
Opposite Field Tee Drill
Focus
Staying Connected and Using HipsExecution
Set up a tee on the outer half of the plate. Focus on driving the ball to the opposite field gap. This approach naturally forces the hitter to let the ball travel, keep the front side in, and use their hip rotation later and more completely, which enhances the stretch-and-fire sequence.
Baseball Pitching Report
Cormac Murphy
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Balance and Posture: The pitcher demonstrates excellent balance from leg lift through follow-through. The head remains stable and centered, providing a strong foundation for the delivery.
Upper Body Timing: The arm action and timing of the upper body are well-coordinated. The throwing arm gets into a proper ‘high-cock’ position at front foot strike, which is a critical checkpoint for arm health and efficiency.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Hip-Shoulder Separation: The primary mechanical inefficiency is the simultaneous rotation of the hips and shoulders. Creating a delay between the hip opening and the shoulder rotation will generate significantly more torque and velocity.
Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg is bent at ball release, which absorbs and leaks energy. Training the front leg to brace firmly (‘post up’) will allow for a more efficient transfer of ground force up the body and into the ball.
Back Leg Drive: Power generation from the lower half could be improved. The focus should be on driving the back hip down and forward, rather than simply pushing off the rubber, to increase linear momentum towards the plate.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 3.0/5
2 Strong
0 Developing
3 Weak
Average3.0/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Behind Drill
Purpose
To feel and create hip-shoulder separation by forcing the hips to lead the upper body.Execution
From the stretch, instead of a normal leg lift, step the lead foot behind the drive leg. Unwind from this position by driving the lead hip towards the target first, keeping the shoulders closed as long as possible before throwing.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Throws
Purpose
To train the front leg to lock and brace, preventing energy leaks at release.Execution
Perform throws from a shortened stride distance at 50-70% intensity. Focus exclusively on the feeling of the front leg straightening and firming up just as the throwing arm comes forward. This can be done with a towel first to isolate the feeling.
3
Medicine Ball Rotational Throws
Purpose
To enhance rotational power and sequence the kinetic chain correctly.Execution
Stand sideways to a solid wall, about 4-5 feet away. Hold a light (4-6 lb) medicine ball at your chest. Simulate your pitching motion, driving the back hip to initiate the movement and rotating to throw the ball against the wall. Emphasize the hips firing before the arms and shoulders.
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Cormac Murphy
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 4 (14u-15u)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Strengths
Strength 1: Excellent balance and posture throughout the entire swing sequence, providing a strong foundation.
Strength 2: Advanced feel for the barrel, maintaining an efficient path and keeping hands inside the ball.
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Developing greater hip-to-shoulder separation during the load to increase rotational power and improve kinetic sequencing.
Improvement 2: Increasing the explosiveness of the hip drive to better sequence the kinetic chain and maximize power output.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 3.8/5
12 Strong
2 Developing
0 Weak
Average3.8/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.3/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.3/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Torso Separation Twists
Focus
Hip and Shoulder SeparationExecution
Start in your stance. Without moving your lower half, rotate your upper body (shoulders and bat) back towards the catcher as far as you can. Hold for 2 seconds to feel the stretch across your core, then initiate the swing. This exaggerates the feeling of separation.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing and LoadExecution
From your stance, step your back foot backward (away from the pitcher) before striding forward to hit. This forces a more dynamic load into the back hip and encourages the lower half to lead the swing.
3
Opposite Field Tee Drill
Focus
Staying Connected and Using HipsExecution
Set up a tee on the outer half of the plate. Focus on driving the ball to the opposite field gap. This approach naturally forces the hitter to let the ball travel, keep the front side in, and use their hip rotation later and more completely, which enhances the stretch-and-fire sequence.
Baseball Pitching Report
Cormac Murphy
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’8”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight160 lbs
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Summary & Recommendations
Primary Strengths
Balance and Posture: The pitcher demonstrates excellent balance from leg lift through follow-through. The head remains stable and centered, providing a strong foundation for the delivery.
Upper Body Timing: The arm action and timing of the upper body are well-coordinated. The throwing arm gets into a proper ‘high-cock’ position at front foot strike, which is a critical checkpoint for arm health and efficiency.
Primary Areas For Improvement
Hip-Shoulder Separation: The primary mechanical inefficiency is the simultaneous rotation of the hips and shoulders. Creating a delay between the hip opening and the shoulder rotation will generate significantly more torque and velocity.
Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg is bent at ball release, which absorbs and leaks energy. Training the front leg to brace firmly (‘post up’) will allow for a more efficient transfer of ground force up the body and into the ball.
Back Leg Drive: Power generation from the lower half could be improved. The focus should be on driving the back hip down and forward, rather than simply pushing off the rubber, to increase linear momentum towards the plate.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Phase / ComponentAnalysis
Overall Ratings
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 3.0/5
2 Strong
0 Developing
3 Weak
Average3.0/5
012345
Mechanical ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Step-Behind Drill
Purpose
To feel and create hip-shoulder separation by forcing the hips to lead the upper body.Execution
From the stretch, instead of a normal leg lift, step the lead foot behind the drive leg. Unwind from this position by driving the lead hip towards the target first, keeping the shoulders closed as long as possible before throwing.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Throws
Purpose
To train the front leg to lock and brace, preventing energy leaks at release.Execution
Perform throws from a shortened stride distance at 50-70% intensity. Focus exclusively on the feeling of the front leg straightening and firming up just as the throwing arm comes forward. This can be done with a towel first to isolate the feeling.
3
Medicine Ball Rotational Throws
Purpose
To enhance rotational power and sequence the kinetic chain correctly.Execution
Stand sideways to a solid wall, about 4-5 feet away. Hold a light (4-6 lb) medicine ball at your chest. Simulate your pitching motion, driving the back hip to initiate the movement and rotating to throw the ball against the wall. Emphasize the hips firing before the arms and shoulders.