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Originally posted by bellsjc
Tim, need to ask another 2 question. I usually work the heal/toe in the slot of course. I did a high quality varsity game a few weeks ago and decided to put a bit more distance between me and the catcher. For some reason it seemed like I had a much better view of the pitches that game. I assumed it was because of the modified GD approach. Last night, I had a low quality Babe Ruth game so I decided to give the GD stance a try. First, where in heavens name do you put your hands? I felt weary of placing them on my knees for fear of getting them smashed by an arrent pitch or foul. I know sandwiching my fingers between the ball and my shin gaurds would hurt far more than just getting hit by the ball. Secondly, I am only 5'5" tall or should I say 5'5" short. I couldn't get completely comfortable because I felt that I was standing to upright. I noticed also that I had a bit more difficulty with the pitches high in the strike zone. Using the heal/toe, my eyes were at the top of the strike zone. Using the GD my eyes were way up high. How do you adjust? Any suggestions?
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You can't expect to perfect a new stance in a few games. I used the entire summer to work on the new stance and like you described above the hardest part to me was the high zone.
But with some work, you start learning the zone again and then it almost becomes automatic again.
Concentrate on the high pitches, see where F2 is catching the ball, look at where its crossing the plate according to the batter (since this will change from batter to batter)
With some practice it will work.
Thanks
David