Strengths
Strength 1: Good athletic foundation in the stance, providing a stable base to begin the swing.
Strength 2: Initial use of the lower body shows intent to generate power from the ground up.
Baseball Hitting Report
Drew Harvey
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’6”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight135 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 3 (13-14u)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Improve load and separation to create more kinetic energy, as the current load is minimal and limits power potential.
Improvement 2: Maintain front side control and posture; the front shoulder pulls open early and the body lunges forward, causing an inefficient swing path.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 2.9/5
1 Strong
9 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.9/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
3 Developing
3 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Fence Drill
Focus
Front Side Control & Hand PathExecution
Set up facing a fence, just far enough away that a proper swing won’t hit it. Take swings, focusing on keeping the hands tight to the body and preventing the front shoulder from flying open. This provides immediate feedback if you cast the bat or open up too soon.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Load & SeparationExecution
From your normal stance, take a small step backward with your rear foot. This pre-loads the back hip. From there, initiate your normal stride and swing. This exaggerates the feeling of separation between your rotating hips and your still-loaded hands and shoulders.
3
Walk-Through Drill
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing & BalanceExecution
Set up a few feet behind the tee. Take a crossover step with your back foot, then your stride foot, and swing, continuing your momentum forward after contact. This drill forces a proper kinetic chain from the ground up and discourages lunging by promoting a fluid transfer of energy through the ball.
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Drew Harvey
- Age14 yrs
- Height5’6”
- Years of Playing9
- Weight135 lbs
- Level of PlayLevel 3 (13-14u)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Overall Summary
Strengths
Strength 1: Good athletic foundation in the stance, providing a stable base to begin the swing.
Strength 2: Initial use of the lower body shows intent to generate power from the ground up.
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Improve load and separation to create more kinetic energy, as the current load is minimal and limits power potential.
Improvement 2: Maintain front side control and posture; the front shoulder pulls open early and the body lunges forward, causing an inefficient swing path.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 2.9/5
1 Strong
9 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.9/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
3 Developing
3 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Fence Drill
Focus
Front Side Control & Hand PathExecution
Set up facing a fence, just far enough away that a proper swing won’t hit it. Take swings, focusing on keeping the hands tight to the body and preventing the front shoulder from flying open. This provides immediate feedback if you cast the bat or open up too soon.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Load & SeparationExecution
From your normal stance, take a small step backward with your rear foot. This pre-loads the back hip. From there, initiate your normal stride and swing. This exaggerates the feeling of separation between your rotating hips and your still-loaded hands and shoulders.
3
Walk-Through Drill
Focus
Kinetic Sequencing & BalanceExecution
Set up a few feet behind the tee. Take a crossover step with your back foot, then your stride foot, and swing, continuing your momentum forward after contact. This drill forces a proper kinetic chain from the ground up and discourages lunging by promoting a fluid transfer of energy through the ball.