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Evaluation Overview

Complete hitting analysis covering contact quality, power metrics, plate discipline, and batted ball distribution for youth softball player.

Hitting Mechanics Evaluation

Detailed breakdown of swing mechanics and movement patterns.

Category

Fundamentals

Component

Head Position / Vision

Stance – Athletic/Balanced

Negative Move & Load

Rating (1–5)

Coach’s Notes

Maintains a quiet head and tracks the ball well to the tee.

Starts in a solid, athletic position; good base.

Minimal negative move limits momentum and stretch; hands have a slight hitch down.

Name: Harry

Age: 21

Height Inces: 69

Weight Lbs: 156

Bats Throws: R/R

Developmental Level: Level 6 (Collegiate/Pro)

Hitting Mechanics Evaluation

Mechanic Category : Fundamentals

Component : Head Position

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Head pulls significantly off the ball before and during contact.

Component : Stance - Open/Closed, Athletic

Rating : 3
Coach’s Notes : Starts from a narrow, upright stance; could create a more athletic base.

Component : Stride and Timing of front foot

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Large leg kick leads to inconsistent timing; front foot lands open.

Component : Balanced at front foot strike

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Lands in an unstable, open position, causing balance to leak forward.

Component : Load and separation

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Minimal separation between hips and shoulders; limited hand load.

Component : Hip Drive: back knee to front heel

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Hips spin rotationally rather than driving forward, losing power.

Component : Front leg - Locked or Bent

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Front leg is soft and bent at contact; does not brace firmly.

Component : Hand Position

Rating : 3
Coach’s Notes : Hands start in a decent position but lack a dynamic load.

Component : Posture (Leaning in towards ball)

Rating : 3
Coach’s Notes : Maintains an overly upright posture throughout the swing.

Component : Staying centered thru swing

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Center of gravity drifts forward then spins out.

Component : Front side open or closed

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Front shoulder and hip fly open prematurely, leaking energy.

Component : Swing mechanics

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Disconnected, upper-body dominant swing sequence.

Component : Bat path

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Path is long and casting; barrel drops below hands early.

Component : Keep hands inside ball

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Hands push away from the body, leading to poor contact on inside pitches.

Component : Palm up / palm down

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Appears to roll wrists over prematurely through contact.

Component : Bat extension thru baseball

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Minimal extension as arms are pulling across the body at contact.

Mechanic Category : Advanced
Component : Head at contact

Rating : 1
Coach’s Notes : Head is looking toward the pull side, not at the point of contact.

Component : Back shoulder dropping to much

Rating : 3
Coach’s Notes : Back shoulder dip is present but is a symptom of other issues.

Component : How long is Barrel in zone

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : The casting path causes the barrel to have a short time in the hitting zone.

Component : Plate coverage

Rating : 2
Coach’s Notes : Struggles to cover the outer third of the plate due to early opening.

Summary, Scoring & Recommendations

Overall Summary

Strengths: Displays raw athleticism and intent in the swing. The use of a leg kick shows an attempt at creating rhythm and timing, which can be refined into a more efficient lower-half engine.

Areas for Improvement: The swing sequence is disconnected, leading to an upper-body dominant motion. Critical areas for focus are keeping the front side closed longer, developing proper load and separation, and maintaining head/posture discipline through contact to create a more efficient bat path.

Current Mechanics Rating: 20: Highschool level mecahnics
Projected Level of Play: 25: Juco Level

Performance Scores (Based on Rubric)

Recommended Drills

Drill #1: Fence Drill (or Net Drill) Focus: To correct a 'long' or 'casting' hand path and teach the hitter to keep their hands inside the baseball. Execution: Stand facing a chain-link fence or net, about a bat's length away. Take dry swings without hitting the fence. If the bat hits the fence, it indicates the hands are casting away from the body. Focus on turning the barrel behind you and bringing the knob of the bat towards the ball first.

Drill #2: Tee Work - Head Discipline Drill Focus: To enforce keeping the head still and down on the ball through the point of contact. This directly addresses pulling the head and front side out early. Execution: Place a baseball on a tee. Place a second object (like a batting glove or another ball) on the ground just behind the tee. The hitter's objective is to execute their swing, hitting the ball, while keeping their eyes focused on the object on the ground until the swing is complete.

Drill #3: Walk-Through Drill Focus: To improve the kinetic sequence, starting momentum from the ground up and promoting better separation between the hips and torso. Execution: Start 3-4 feet behind your normal stance. Take a crossover step with your back foot, then a step forward with your front foot (like a walking motion) into your swing. This drill forces a more dynamic use of the lower half and helps sync the body's rotation.