11/10/2012 - Hitting Accelerated Training Weekend (Ages 14-18) James is a tall lean player, who shows the ability to hit the ball well. During the hitting weekend James made excellent adjustments, and at times showed as an above average hitter. James needs to focus on the timing of his load to make the next step, at times during his load he has too high of a front leg kick which causes his front foot to be late. When he is late with the load, he rushed the swing, this is when he is inconsistent with contact. If he can control the load and slow it down, he will see more consistency in contact, as well as more power in the swing. James also needs to work on allowing his lower body and upper body to work together, at times he tends to get disconnected during the swing. This also has a lot to do with his timing, when the timing is off in the load the timing of the body will be off as well. Control the body before the swing and will be easier to control the body during the swing.