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My son thinks he can't hit anymore, what can we do to get him going again?
by Marc
Marc asked: I have received quite a number of questions on this subject, most dealing with younger players who are moving from tee ball or coach pitch, and having trouble hitting pitching from their peers. There is a page on the site, fear of being hit that deals with a process for teaching players the techniques that will help them protect themselves in the batter's box. While nothing short of having the ball miss them will eliminate the pain, these techniques will let them position themselves to where they can protect the most vulnerable areas. The knowledge that they have a way to minimize the hit helps to provide the confidence that they can stand in and concentrate on the pitch, and that their reactions will get them into the proper position to minimize the hit, should the ball be headed for them. It takes time and patience in players who have as yet experienced that hit, and are just concerned that it will happen. It may take longer in your son's situation; but he will get there. You are on the right track with the helmet and the cage, as well as the protective glasses. Those will boost his confidence. Teaching him to turn his front shoulder back towards the catcher will get his face, arms,hands and ribs out of the way, letting his back take the hit. Ultimately, with time and a plan for defending himself, he will be able to step in the box, concentrate on seeing the ball at the pitcher's release point, track it to the hitting zone and put a good swing on it. He will be hitting again! I hope the information on the page will help you get him through this. Please let me know how he is progressing. It takes a special young man to step back into the batter's box, live, so soon after getting hit as he was. That courage he has shown, combined with some added skills, time and patience will get him back to hitting. Good luck as you go forward. I look forwrd to hearing how things are going. Yours in baseball, Rick
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