Michael Myers
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
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:54 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
Michael,
Your baserunning technique shows potential, but there are some key areas we need to focus on to improve your speed and efficiency on the basepaths. Currently, your arm swings and lower body mechanics are hindering your ability to generate maximum forward momentum. Let's break down these aspects and discuss how we can enhance your running form.
First, we need to address your arm swings. Proper arm movement is crucial for maintaining balance and driving your body forward. We'll work on keeping your arms at roughly a 90-degree angle, swinging them forward and back in sync with your leg movements. This will help you maintain a more streamlined running posture and contribute to overall speed. Additionally, we'll focus on keeping your arm swings compact and close to your body, avoiding any unnecessary lateral movement that could slow you down.
Regarding your lower body mechanics, we've noticed that your feet and knees are turning outward as you run. This is reducing your ability to push off effectively and drive your body forward in a straight line. To correct this, we'll implement drills that emphasize keeping your feet pointed forward and your knees driving straight ahead. We'll also work on strengthening your hip flexors and core muscles to help maintain proper alignment throughout your running stride. By making these adjustments, you'll be able to channel more energy into forward motion, increasing your speed and agility on the bases.
Your baserunning technique shows potential, but there are some key areas we need to focus on to improve your speed and efficiency on the basepaths. Currently, your arm swings and lower body mechanics are hindering your ability to generate maximum forward momentum. Let's break down these aspects and discuss how we can enhance your running form.
First, we need to address your arm swings. Proper arm movement is crucial for maintaining balance and driving your body forward. We'll work on keeping your arms at roughly a 90-degree angle, swinging them forward and back in sync with your leg movements. This will help you maintain a more streamlined running posture and contribute to overall speed. Additionally, we'll focus on keeping your arm swings compact and close to your body, avoiding any unnecessary lateral movement that could slow you down.
Regarding your lower body mechanics, we've noticed that your feet and knees are turning outward as you run. This is reducing your ability to push off effectively and drive your body forward in a straight line. To correct this, we'll implement drills that emphasize keeping your feet pointed forward and your knees driving straight ahead. We'll also work on strengthening your hip flexors and core muscles to help maintain proper alignment throughout your running stride. By making these adjustments, you'll be able to channel more energy into forward motion, increasing your speed and agility on the bases.
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:54 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
Michael,
Your hitting evaluation from the Players Way Summer Series camp shows great promise. You've developed a powerful and explosive swing, which is an excellent foundation for your offensive game. This kind of swing can generate significant bat speed and drive the ball with authority when executed properly. It's clear that you've put in work to develop your strength and quickness, which are key attributes for a successful hitter.
However, there's an area where you can focus your efforts to take your hitting to the next level. The evaluator noted that you sometimes have a tendency to pull off the ball and get extended too early in your swing. This early extension can cause your swing to become longer than ideal, which may affect your timing and ability to make consistent contact. To address this, try to maintain a more compact approach, keeping your hands closer to your body until the moment of contact. Practice drills that emphasize staying "inside" the ball and driving it to all fields, which will help you avoid pulling off too soon.
Moving forward, concentrate on refining your swing mechanics while maintaining that explosive power you've developed. Work on drills that promote a shorter, more direct path to the ball, and focus on keeping your weight back until you're ready to drive through the ball. With your natural power and some fine-tuning of your mechanics, you have the potential to become a formidable hitter. Keep up the great work, Michael, and remember that consistent practice and attention to detail will help you make the most of your impressive swing.
Your hitting evaluation from the Players Way Summer Series camp shows great promise. You've developed a powerful and explosive swing, which is an excellent foundation for your offensive game. This kind of swing can generate significant bat speed and drive the ball with authority when executed properly. It's clear that you've put in work to develop your strength and quickness, which are key attributes for a successful hitter.
However, there's an area where you can focus your efforts to take your hitting to the next level. The evaluator noted that you sometimes have a tendency to pull off the ball and get extended too early in your swing. This early extension can cause your swing to become longer than ideal, which may affect your timing and ability to make consistent contact. To address this, try to maintain a more compact approach, keeping your hands closer to your body until the moment of contact. Practice drills that emphasize staying "inside" the ball and driving it to all fields, which will help you avoid pulling off too soon.
Moving forward, concentrate on refining your swing mechanics while maintaining that explosive power you've developed. Work on drills that promote a shorter, more direct path to the ball, and focus on keeping your weight back until you're ready to drive through the ball. With your natural power and some fine-tuning of your mechanics, you have the potential to become a formidable hitter. Keep up the great work, Michael, and remember that consistent practice and attention to detail will help you make the most of your impressive swing.
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:17 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
Michael,
Your hitting evaluation from the Players Way Summer Series camp shows great promise. You've developed a powerful and explosive swing, which is an excellent foundation for your offensive game. This kind of swing can generate significant bat speed and drive the ball with authority when executed properly. It's clear that you've put in work to develop your strength and quickness, which are key attributes for a successful hitter.
However, there's an area where you can focus your efforts to take your hitting to the next level. The evaluator noted that you sometimes have a tendency to pull off the ball and get extended too early in your swing. This early extension can cause your swing to become longer than ideal, which may affect your timing and ability to make consistent contact. To address this, try to maintain a more compact approach, keeping your hands closer to your body until the moment of contact. Practice drills that emphasize staying "inside" the ball and driving it to all fields, which will help you avoid pulling off too soon.
Moving forward, concentrate on refining your swing mechanics while maintaining that explosive power you've developed. Work on drills that promote a shorter, more direct path to the ball, and focus on keeping your weight back until you're ready to drive through the ball. With your natural power and some fine-tuning of your mechanics, you have the potential to become a formidable hitter. Keep up the great work, Michael, and remember that consistent practice and attention to detail will help you make the most of your impressive swing.
Your hitting evaluation from the Players Way Summer Series camp shows great promise. You've developed a powerful and explosive swing, which is an excellent foundation for your offensive game. This kind of swing can generate significant bat speed and drive the ball with authority when executed properly. It's clear that you've put in work to develop your strength and quickness, which are key attributes for a successful hitter.
However, there's an area where you can focus your efforts to take your hitting to the next level. The evaluator noted that you sometimes have a tendency to pull off the ball and get extended too early in your swing. This early extension can cause your swing to become longer than ideal, which may affect your timing and ability to make consistent contact. To address this, try to maintain a more compact approach, keeping your hands closer to your body until the moment of contact. Practice drills that emphasize staying "inside" the ball and driving it to all fields, which will help you avoid pulling off too soon.
Moving forward, concentrate on refining your swing mechanics while maintaining that explosive power you've developed. Work on drills that promote a shorter, more direct path to the ball, and focus on keeping your weight back until you're ready to drive through the ball. With your natural power and some fine-tuning of your mechanics, you have the potential to become a formidable hitter. Keep up the great work, Michael, and remember that consistent practice and attention to detail will help you make the most of your impressive swing.
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:17 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
Michael,
Your performance on the mound during the Players Way Summer Series Camp was impressive, particularly your aggressive approach and intent. It's clear that you understand the importance of utilizing your entire body to generate power, which is a crucial aspect of effective pitching. The way you harness your energy to drive the ball down the slope of the mound is commendable and sets a solid foundation for your pitching mechanics.
To further enhance your pitching accuracy, it's important to maintain visual focus on your target throughout your delivery. By keeping your eyes locked on the intended destination of the pitch, you'll likely see improvements in your overall command and consistency. This small adjustment can make a significant difference in your ability to hit your spots consistently and keep batters off balance.
Lastly, I'd like to see you work on increasing your extension out front. The towel drill is an excellent exercise to help you achieve this goal. By focusing on reaching out further towards home plate at the point of release, you'll be able to create a more deceptive delivery and potentially increase your velocity. Remember, the key is to maintain balance and control while extending your reach. With dedicated practice and attention to these areas, you have the potential to become an even more formidable presence on the mound.
Your performance on the mound during the Players Way Summer Series Camp was impressive, particularly your aggressive approach and intent. It's clear that you understand the importance of utilizing your entire body to generate power, which is a crucial aspect of effective pitching. The way you harness your energy to drive the ball down the slope of the mound is commendable and sets a solid foundation for your pitching mechanics.
To further enhance your pitching accuracy, it's important to maintain visual focus on your target throughout your delivery. By keeping your eyes locked on the intended destination of the pitch, you'll likely see improvements in your overall command and consistency. This small adjustment can make a significant difference in your ability to hit your spots consistently and keep batters off balance.
Lastly, I'd like to see you work on increasing your extension out front. The towel drill is an excellent exercise to help you achieve this goal. By focusing on reaching out further towards home plate at the point of release, you'll be able to create a more deceptive delivery and potentially increase your velocity. Remember, the key is to maintain balance and control while extending your reach. With dedicated practice and attention to these areas, you have the potential to become an even more formidable presence on the mound.
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:24 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
Michael,
Your performance on the mound during the Players Way Summer Series Camp was impressive, particularly your aggressive approach and intent. It's clear that you understand the importance of utilizing your entire body to generate power, which is a crucial aspect of effective pitching. The way you harness your energy to drive the ball down the slope of the mound is commendable and sets a solid foundation for your pitching mechanics.
To further enhance your pitching accuracy, it's important to maintain visual focus on your target throughout your delivery. By keeping your eyes locked on the intended destination of the pitch, you'll likely see improvements in your overall command and consistency. This small adjustment can make a significant difference in your ability to hit your spots consistently and keep batters off balance.
Lastly, I'd like to see you work on increasing your extension out front. The towel drill is an excellent exercise to help you achieve this goal. By focusing on reaching out further towards home plate at the point of release, you'll be able to create a more deceptive delivery and potentially increase your velocity. Remember, the key is to maintain balance and control while extending your reach. With dedicated practice and attention to these areas, you have the potential to become an even more formidable presence on the mound.
Your performance on the mound during the Players Way Summer Series Camp was impressive, particularly your aggressive approach and intent. It's clear that you understand the importance of utilizing your entire body to generate power, which is a crucial aspect of effective pitching. The way you harness your energy to drive the ball down the slope of the mound is commendable and sets a solid foundation for your pitching mechanics.
To further enhance your pitching accuracy, it's important to maintain visual focus on your target throughout your delivery. By keeping your eyes locked on the intended destination of the pitch, you'll likely see improvements in your overall command and consistency. This small adjustment can make a significant difference in your ability to hit your spots consistently and keep batters off balance.
Lastly, I'd like to see you work on increasing your extension out front. The towel drill is an excellent exercise to help you achieve this goal. By focusing on reaching out further towards home plate at the point of release, you'll be able to create a more deceptive delivery and potentially increase your velocity. Remember, the key is to maintain balance and control while extending your reach. With dedicated practice and attention to these areas, you have the potential to become an even more formidable presence on the mound.
Myers, Michael #7, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:24 AM, tagupEvaluation > Pitching > Pitching
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Your baserunning technique shows potential, but there are some key areas we need to focus on to improve your speed and efficiency on the basepaths. Currently, your arm swings and lower body mechanics are hindering your ability to generate maximum forward momentum. Let's break down these aspects and discuss how we can enhance your running form.
First, we need to address your arm swings. Proper arm movement is crucial for maintaining balance and driving your body forward. We'll work on keeping your arms at roughly a 90-degree angle, swinging them forward and back in sync with your leg movements. This will help you maintain a more streamlined running posture and contribute to overall speed. Additionally, we'll focus on keeping your arm swings compact and close to your body, avoiding any unnecessary lateral movement that could slow you down.
Regarding your lower body mechanics, we've noticed that your feet and knees are turning outward as you run. This is reducing your ability to push off effectively and drive your body forward in a straight line. To correct this, we'll implement drills that emphasize keeping your feet pointed forward and your knees driving straight ahead. We'll also work on strengthening your hip flexors and core muscles to help maintain proper alignment throughout your running stride. By making these adjustments, you'll be able to channel more energy into forward motion, increasing your speed and agility on the bases.