09/01/2012 - Hitting Accelerated Training Weekend (Commuter) (Ages 12-14) Braden shows an setup with feet spread and body centered, he can continue to work on better bend in his knees making sure his knees are not over his toes. The biggest thing Braden needs to work on is reaching a stronger stride and load position. He is often late getting ready which creates him to rush and not use his lower half. His hand action is strong with a good delivery of his barrel but will need to use his lower half more to drive the baseball consistently. The other thing we talked about was the positioning of his hands making sure that they were away from him body and not bunched up to his ear. Braden showed the ability all week to be a great listener. There were changes that he needed to make in order to become a better hitter and He was able to make some good adjustments that will help him grow down the road. Continue to work hard on the stride and load drills