Cooper Trowell
Baserunning > Baserunning
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 9:50 AM, tagupEvaluation > Baserunning > Baserunning
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Cooper,
Your baserunning technique shows promise, and it's clear you have a good foundation to build upon. Your initial acceleration off the base is solid, which is crucial for getting a good jump when stealing or advancing on hits. However, there's room for improvement in your running form as you continue down the basepath.
One key area to focus on is maintaining a more athletic posture throughout your run. As you transition from your initial burst to full speed, concentrate on keeping your torso slightly forward and your core engaged. This will help you maintain better balance and generate more power with each stride. Remember, efficient baserunning is all about staying low and driving forward, rather than running upright which can slow you down and make you less agile.
To improve your form, try incorporating some specific baserunning drills into your practice routine. Start with short sprints, focusing on staying low and keeping your chest down. Gradually increase the distance, always maintaining that athletic position. You might also benefit from working with a speed coach or watching video analysis of professional baserunners to fine-tune your technique. With dedicated practice and attention to your running posture, you'll see significant improvements in your baserunning speed and efficiency, making you an even greater asset to your team on the basepaths.
Your baserunning technique shows promise, and it's clear you have a good foundation to build upon. Your initial acceleration off the base is solid, which is crucial for getting a good jump when stealing or advancing on hits. However, there's room for improvement in your running form as you continue down the basepath.
One key area to focus on is maintaining a more athletic posture throughout your run. As you transition from your initial burst to full speed, concentrate on keeping your torso slightly forward and your core engaged. This will help you maintain better balance and generate more power with each stride. Remember, efficient baserunning is all about staying low and driving forward, rather than running upright which can slow you down and make you less agile.
To improve your form, try incorporating some specific baserunning drills into your practice routine. Start with short sprints, focusing on staying low and keeping your chest down. Gradually increase the distance, always maintaining that athletic position. You might also benefit from working with a speed coach or watching video analysis of professional baserunners to fine-tune your technique. With dedicated practice and attention to your running posture, you'll see significant improvements in your baserunning speed and efficiency, making you an even greater asset to your team on the basepaths.
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 9:50 AM, tagupEvaluation > Baserunning > Baserunning
Hitting > Hitting
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Cooper,
Your swing shows promise, but there are a few key areas we can focus on to help you become a more consistent and powerful hitter. The most significant aspect we need to address is keeping your head down through contact. It's natural to want to see where the ball goes, but lifting your head too early can disrupt your entire swing mechanics.
When you pull your head up before making contact, it causes a chain reaction in your body. Your front shoulder tends to pull off the ball, which lengthens your swing and reduces both power and accuracy. To correct this, concentrate on keeping your eyes on the point of contact until after you've completed your swing. This will help maintain your balance and ensure that your body stays in proper alignment throughout the hitting motion.
To improve your swing, focus on driving your back knee towards the ball as you swing. This will help engage your lower body, generating more power from the ground up. Additionally, work on keeping your hands closer to your body and taking a more direct path to the ball. This shorter, quicker hand path will increase your bat speed and improve your ability to adjust to different pitches. Remember, a compact, powerful swing starts with a solid foundation and ends with your head staying down through contact. Keep practicing these elements, and you'll see significant improvements in your hitting performance.
Your swing shows promise, but there are a few key areas we can focus on to help you become a more consistent and powerful hitter. The most significant aspect we need to address is keeping your head down through contact. It's natural to want to see where the ball goes, but lifting your head too early can disrupt your entire swing mechanics.
When you pull your head up before making contact, it causes a chain reaction in your body. Your front shoulder tends to pull off the ball, which lengthens your swing and reduces both power and accuracy. To correct this, concentrate on keeping your eyes on the point of contact until after you've completed your swing. This will help maintain your balance and ensure that your body stays in proper alignment throughout the hitting motion.
To improve your swing, focus on driving your back knee towards the ball as you swing. This will help engage your lower body, generating more power from the ground up. Additionally, work on keeping your hands closer to your body and taking a more direct path to the ball. This shorter, quicker hand path will increase your bat speed and improve your ability to adjust to different pitches. Remember, a compact, powerful swing starts with a solid foundation and ends with your head staying down through contact. Keep practicing these elements, and you'll see significant improvements in your hitting performance.
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:30 AM, tagupEvaluation > Hitting > Hitting
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Cooper,
Your swing shows promise, but there are a few key areas we can focus on to help you become a more consistent and powerful hitter. The most significant aspect we need to address is keeping your head down through contact. It's natural to want to see where the ball goes, but lifting your head too early can disrupt your entire swing mechanics.
When you pull your head up before making contact, it causes a chain reaction in your body. Your front shoulder tends to pull off the ball, which lengthens your swing and reduces both power and accuracy. To correct this, concentrate on keeping your eyes on the point of contact until after you've completed your swing. This will help maintain your balance and ensure that your body stays in proper alignment throughout the hitting motion.
To improve your swing, focus on driving your back knee towards the ball as you swing. This will help engage your lower body, generating more power from the ground up. Additionally, work on keeping your hands closer to your body and taking a more direct path to the ball. This shorter, quicker hand path will increase your bat speed and improve your ability to adjust to different pitches. Remember, a compact, powerful swing starts with a solid foundation and ends with your head staying down through contact. Keep practicing these elements, and you'll see significant improvements in your hitting performance.
Your swing shows promise, but there are a few key areas we can focus on to help you become a more consistent and powerful hitter. The most significant aspect we need to address is keeping your head down through contact. It's natural to want to see where the ball goes, but lifting your head too early can disrupt your entire swing mechanics.
When you pull your head up before making contact, it causes a chain reaction in your body. Your front shoulder tends to pull off the ball, which lengthens your swing and reduces both power and accuracy. To correct this, concentrate on keeping your eyes on the point of contact until after you've completed your swing. This will help maintain your balance and ensure that your body stays in proper alignment throughout the hitting motion.
To improve your swing, focus on driving your back knee towards the ball as you swing. This will help engage your lower body, generating more power from the ground up. Additionally, work on keeping your hands closer to your body and taking a more direct path to the ball. This shorter, quicker hand path will increase your bat speed and improve your ability to adjust to different pitches. Remember, a compact, powerful swing starts with a solid foundation and ends with your head staying down through contact. Keep practicing these elements, and you'll see significant improvements in your hitting performance.
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:30 AM, tagupEvaluation > Hitting > Hitting
Pitching > Pitching
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Cooper,
Your pitching mechanics are impressive for a 10-year-old, showing a strong foundation for future development. Your clean delivery is a testament to your hard work and attention to detail. The direction of your stride is spot-on, which is crucial for maintaining balance and generating power towards home plate. Additionally, your extension looks good, allowing you to release the ball closer to home plate and potentially increasing the perceived velocity of your pitches.
To further enhance your performance, focus on keeping your eyes fixed on the catcher throughout your entire delivery. This seemingly small adjustment can significantly improve your accuracy by helping you maintain a consistent target focus. It's a common area for young pitchers to work on, and with practice, it will become second nature. Another area for improvement is firming up your front leg upon ball release. This will help you create a more stable foundation, potentially increasing your velocity and improving your control.
I'm excited about your potential, Cooper, and I'd be happy to show you some specific drills to address these areas. These exercises will help you develop muscle memory for keeping your eyes on target and strengthening your front leg at release. Remember, pitching is a continuous learning process, and your clean mechanics at this age give you a great head start. Keep up the excellent work, and don't hesitate to ask for additional guidance as you continue to refine your pitching skills.
Your pitching mechanics are impressive for a 10-year-old, showing a strong foundation for future development. Your clean delivery is a testament to your hard work and attention to detail. The direction of your stride is spot-on, which is crucial for maintaining balance and generating power towards home plate. Additionally, your extension looks good, allowing you to release the ball closer to home plate and potentially increasing the perceived velocity of your pitches.
To further enhance your performance, focus on keeping your eyes fixed on the catcher throughout your entire delivery. This seemingly small adjustment can significantly improve your accuracy by helping you maintain a consistent target focus. It's a common area for young pitchers to work on, and with practice, it will become second nature. Another area for improvement is firming up your front leg upon ball release. This will help you create a more stable foundation, potentially increasing your velocity and improving your control.
I'm excited about your potential, Cooper, and I'd be happy to show you some specific drills to address these areas. These exercises will help you develop muscle memory for keeping your eyes on target and strengthening your front leg at release. Remember, pitching is a continuous learning process, and your clean mechanics at this age give you a great head start. Keep up the excellent work, and don't hesitate to ask for additional guidance as you continue to refine your pitching skills.
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:18 AM, tagupEvaluation > Pitching > Pitching
Players Way Summer Series Powered by US Sports Camp, July 21 - 24th
POP Athletics
Jul 23-24, 2025, 9:00AM - 3:00PM CST
Cooper,
Your pitching mechanics are impressive for a 10-year-old, showing a strong foundation for future development. Your clean delivery is a testament to your hard work and attention to detail. The direction of your stride is spot-on, which is crucial for maintaining balance and generating power towards home plate. Additionally, your extension looks good, allowing you to release the ball closer to home plate and potentially increasing the perceived velocity of your pitches.
To further enhance your performance, focus on keeping your eyes fixed on the catcher throughout your entire delivery. This seemingly small adjustment can significantly improve your accuracy by helping you maintain a consistent target focus. It's a common area for young pitchers to work on, and with practice, it will become second nature. Another area for improvement is firming up your front leg upon ball release. This will help you create a more stable foundation, potentially increasing your velocity and improving your control.
I'm excited about your potential, Cooper, and I'd be happy to show you some specific drills to address these areas. These exercises will help you develop muscle memory for keeping your eyes on target and strengthening your front leg at release. Remember, pitching is a continuous learning process, and your clean mechanics at this age give you a great head start. Keep up the excellent work, and don't hesitate to ask for additional guidance as you continue to refine your pitching skills.
Your pitching mechanics are impressive for a 10-year-old, showing a strong foundation for future development. Your clean delivery is a testament to your hard work and attention to detail. The direction of your stride is spot-on, which is crucial for maintaining balance and generating power towards home plate. Additionally, your extension looks good, allowing you to release the ball closer to home plate and potentially increasing the perceived velocity of your pitches.
To further enhance your performance, focus on keeping your eyes fixed on the catcher throughout your entire delivery. This seemingly small adjustment can significantly improve your accuracy by helping you maintain a consistent target focus. It's a common area for young pitchers to work on, and with practice, it will become second nature. Another area for improvement is firming up your front leg upon ball release. This will help you create a more stable foundation, potentially increasing your velocity and improving your control.
I'm excited about your potential, Cooper, and I'd be happy to show you some specific drills to address these areas. These exercises will help you develop muscle memory for keeping your eyes on target and strengthening your front leg at release. Remember, pitching is a continuous learning process, and your clean mechanics at this age give you a great head start. Keep up the excellent work, and don't hesitate to ask for additional guidance as you continue to refine your pitching skills.
Trowell, Cooper, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:18 AM, tagupEvaluation > Pitching > Pitching
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Your baserunning technique shows promise, and it's clear you have a good foundation to build upon. Your initial acceleration off the base is solid, which is crucial for getting a good jump when stealing or advancing on hits. However, there's room for improvement in your running form as you continue down the basepath.
One key area to focus on is maintaining a more athletic posture throughout your run. As you transition from your initial burst to full speed, concentrate on keeping your torso slightly forward and your core engaged. This will help you maintain better balance and generate more power with each stride. Remember, efficient baserunning is all about staying low and driving forward, rather than running upright which can slow you down and make you less agile.
To improve your form, try incorporating some specific baserunning drills into your practice routine. Start with short sprints, focusing on staying low and keeping your chest down. Gradually increase the distance, always maintaining that athletic position. You might also benefit from working with a speed coach or watching video analysis of professional baserunners to fine-tune your technique. With dedicated practice and attention to your running posture, you'll see significant improvements in your baserunning speed and efficiency, making you an even greater asset to your team on the basepaths.