As I'm working with more kids prepping for Junior Gold, a common issue I see is too much axis rotation.
I'm looking for some drills to work on decreasing those numbers to give them a smoother, more controllable shape on sport patterns.
Any suggestions?
Drills for decreasing axis rotation
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Drills for decreasing axis rotation
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JMerrell wrote:Mongo,
We need to work on getting that teddy bear body of yours more open throughout the approach.
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Re: Drills for decreasing axis rotation
Nothing more fancy than that?44boyd wrote:Backup balls and foul line drills.
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JMerrell wrote:Mongo,
We need to work on getting that teddy bear body of yours more open throughout the approach.
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Re: Drills for decreasing axis rotation
We tend to make this game a lot more complicated than it needs to be.
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Re: Drills for decreasing axis rotation
Guilty as charged.44boyd wrote:We tend to make this game a lot more complicated than it needs to be.
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JMerrell wrote:Mongo,
We need to work on getting that teddy bear body of yours more open throughout the approach.
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Re: Drills for decreasing axis rotation
Always put tape on PAP so they can see their release when practicing. Swinging and releasing a water bottle between partners can teach too, use bottle cap to simulate PAP.
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- Mongo
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- Joined: March 13th, 2014, 5:33 am
- THS Average: 225
- Positive Axis Point: 4 1/2" over, 1 1/2" up
- Speed: 18 MPH
- Rev Rate: 375
- Axis Tilt: 12
- Axis Rotation: 80
- Preferred Company: DV8/Radical
Re: Drills for decreasing axis rotation
Been doing a little more research.....
I remember seeing a video of a coach putting a piece of tape on the pad of his ring finger and going through the swing while keeping the tape balanced to promote a lower axis rotation.
Another tip I remember is to lead with your ring finger.
Of course Slowinski has his VAR-E method
I remember seeing a video of a coach putting a piece of tape on the pad of his ring finger and going through the swing while keeping the tape balanced to promote a lower axis rotation.
Another tip I remember is to lead with your ring finger.
Of course Slowinski has his VAR-E method
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JMerrell wrote:Mongo,
We need to work on getting that teddy bear body of yours more open throughout the approach.