Colton Cooper
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, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:07 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
Baserunning Evaluation:
Colton, your baserunning technique shows promise, particularly with your strong knee lifts. This demonstrates a good understanding of the fundamental mechanics required for effective baserunning. Your high knee action helps you generate power and maintain balance as you move between bases, which is crucial for quick acceleration and maintaining top speed.
While your knee lifts are commendable, there's room for improvement in your arm action. To increase your overall speed on the basepaths, focus on swinging your arms more aggressively. This doesn't mean wildly flailing your arms, but rather, a controlled, purposeful arm swing that matches the intensity of your leg drive. Remember, your arms act as counterbalances to your legs and help propel your body forward. By incorporating a more dynamic arm swing, you'll likely see a noticeable improvement in your running speed.
To work on this aspect of your baserunning, try incorporating sprint drills that emphasize arm movement. Start with short distances, focusing on driving your arms back and forth from your shoulders, keeping your elbows at roughly 90-degree angles. As you become more comfortable with this motion, gradually increase your sprint distances. Additionally, consider working with a running coach or asking your baseball instructor for specific drills tailored to improve your arm action while running. With dedicated practice, you'll be able to combine your strong knee lifts with powerful arm swings, potentially making you a more formidable threat on the basepaths.
Colton, your baserunning technique shows promise, particularly with your strong knee lifts. This demonstrates a good understanding of the fundamental mechanics required for effective baserunning. Your high knee action helps you generate power and maintain balance as you move between bases, which is crucial for quick acceleration and maintaining top speed.
While your knee lifts are commendable, there's room for improvement in your arm action. To increase your overall speed on the basepaths, focus on swinging your arms more aggressively. This doesn't mean wildly flailing your arms, but rather, a controlled, purposeful arm swing that matches the intensity of your leg drive. Remember, your arms act as counterbalances to your legs and help propel your body forward. By incorporating a more dynamic arm swing, you'll likely see a noticeable improvement in your running speed.
To work on this aspect of your baserunning, try incorporating sprint drills that emphasize arm movement. Start with short distances, focusing on driving your arms back and forth from your shoulders, keeping your elbows at roughly 90-degree angles. As you become more comfortable with this motion, gradually increase your sprint distances. Additionally, consider working with a running coach or asking your baseball instructor for specific drills tailored to improve your arm action while running. With dedicated practice, you'll be able to combine your strong knee lifts with powerful arm swings, potentially making you a more formidable threat on the basepaths.
Cooper, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:07 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
Colton,
Your swing has a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see you continue to develop as a hitter. One of the key areas we've been focusing on in our lessons is your body positioning throughout the swing, particularly with regard to your head and chest. It's crucial that you maintain a more downward angle with both your head and chest during your swing, rather than allowing them to pop up prematurely. This adjustment will significantly improve your ability to stay in the hitting zone longer, leading to more consistent contact and increased power.
To achieve this, concentrate on driving your back side towards the ground as you swing. This movement will help keep your upper body in a better position, preventing that upward motion we're trying to avoid. By staying down through the swing, you'll be able to maintain a more direct path to the ball, improving your bat speed and the quality of your contact. Remember, power in hitting comes from staying connected to the ground and driving through the ball, not from lifting up.
As you practice this technique, focus on the feeling of your head and chest staying down and your back side driving towards the ground. This will help you develop muscle memory for the correct motion. With consistent practice and attention to this detail, you'll likely see improvements in both your contact rate and the power behind your hits. Keep working hard, Colton - you're on the right track to becoming a formidable hitter!
Your swing has a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see you continue to develop as a hitter. One of the key areas we've been focusing on in our lessons is your body positioning throughout the swing, particularly with regard to your head and chest. It's crucial that you maintain a more downward angle with both your head and chest during your swing, rather than allowing them to pop up prematurely. This adjustment will significantly improve your ability to stay in the hitting zone longer, leading to more consistent contact and increased power.
To achieve this, concentrate on driving your back side towards the ground as you swing. This movement will help keep your upper body in a better position, preventing that upward motion we're trying to avoid. By staying down through the swing, you'll be able to maintain a more direct path to the ball, improving your bat speed and the quality of your contact. Remember, power in hitting comes from staying connected to the ground and driving through the ball, not from lifting up.
As you practice this technique, focus on the feeling of your head and chest staying down and your back side driving towards the ground. This will help you develop muscle memory for the correct motion. With consistent practice and attention to this detail, you'll likely see improvements in both your contact rate and the power behind your hits. Keep working hard, Colton - you're on the right track to becoming a formidable hitter!
Cooper, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:52 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
Colton,
Your swing has a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see you continue to develop as a hitter. One of the key areas we've been focusing on in our lessons is your body positioning throughout the swing, particularly with regard to your head and chest. It's crucial that you maintain a more downward angle with both your head and chest during your swing, rather than allowing them to pop up prematurely. This adjustment will significantly improve your ability to stay in the hitting zone longer, leading to more consistent contact and increased power.
To achieve this, concentrate on driving your back side towards the ground as you swing. This movement will help keep your upper body in a better position, preventing that upward motion we're trying to avoid. By staying down through the swing, you'll be able to maintain a more direct path to the ball, improving your bat speed and the quality of your contact. Remember, power in hitting comes from staying connected to the ground and driving through the ball, not from lifting up.
As you practice this technique, focus on the feeling of your head and chest staying down and your back side driving towards the ground. This will help you develop muscle memory for the correct motion. With consistent practice and attention to this detail, you'll likely see improvements in both your contact rate and the power behind your hits. Keep working hard, Colton - you're on the right track to becoming a formidable hitter!
Your swing has a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see you continue to develop as a hitter. One of the key areas we've been focusing on in our lessons is your body positioning throughout the swing, particularly with regard to your head and chest. It's crucial that you maintain a more downward angle with both your head and chest during your swing, rather than allowing them to pop up prematurely. This adjustment will significantly improve your ability to stay in the hitting zone longer, leading to more consistent contact and increased power.
To achieve this, concentrate on driving your back side towards the ground as you swing. This movement will help keep your upper body in a better position, preventing that upward motion we're trying to avoid. By staying down through the swing, you'll be able to maintain a more direct path to the ball, improving your bat speed and the quality of your contact. Remember, power in hitting comes from staying connected to the ground and driving through the ball, not from lifting up.
As you practice this technique, focus on the feeling of your head and chest staying down and your back side driving towards the ground. This will help you develop muscle memory for the correct motion. With consistent practice and attention to this detail, you'll likely see improvements in both your contact rate and the power behind your hits. Keep working hard, Colton - you're on the right track to becoming a formidable hitter!
Cooper, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 11:52 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
Colton, your physical stature is a significant asset on the mound, and it's impressive to see how well you're utilizing your height to create a downward plane on your pitches. Your ability to leverage your size effectively down the slope of the mound demonstrates a good understanding of pitching mechanics. The length of your stride is particularly noteworthy, as it allows you to maximize your height advantage and potentially increase your velocity while also improving your ability to locate pitches.
One area for improvement is the firmness of your front leg upon ball release. A solid front leg acts as a strong foundation, allowing for better energy transfer from your lower body to your upper body and ultimately to the ball. To address this, I recommend focusing on strengthening exercises for your legs, particularly your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Incorporating performance training into your routine will not only help with this specific aspect but also contribute to your overall pitching effectiveness and injury prevention.
In our next session, I'm excited to introduce you to some medicine ball drills that can help improve your front leg stability and overall pitching mechanics. These exercises will target your core and lower body, enhancing your ability to maintain a firm front leg throughout your delivery. Remember, Colton, you have a great foundation to build upon. By focusing on these areas for improvement, you'll be able to take full advantage of your physical gifts and continue to develop into an even more formidable pitcher on the mound.
One area for improvement is the firmness of your front leg upon ball release. A solid front leg acts as a strong foundation, allowing for better energy transfer from your lower body to your upper body and ultimately to the ball. To address this, I recommend focusing on strengthening exercises for your legs, particularly your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Incorporating performance training into your routine will not only help with this specific aspect but also contribute to your overall pitching effectiveness and injury prevention.
In our next session, I'm excited to introduce you to some medicine ball drills that can help improve your front leg stability and overall pitching mechanics. These exercises will target your core and lower body, enhancing your ability to maintain a firm front leg throughout your delivery. Remember, Colton, you have a great foundation to build upon. By focusing on these areas for improvement, you'll be able to take full advantage of your physical gifts and continue to develop into an even more formidable pitcher on the mound.
Cooper, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:50 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
Colton, your physical stature is a significant asset on the mound, and it's impressive to see how well you're utilizing your height to create a downward plane on your pitches. Your ability to leverage your size effectively down the slope of the mound demonstrates a good understanding of pitching mechanics. The length of your stride is particularly noteworthy, as it allows you to maximize your height advantage and potentially increase your velocity while also improving your ability to locate pitches.
One area for improvement is the firmness of your front leg upon ball release. A solid front leg acts as a strong foundation, allowing for better energy transfer from your lower body to your upper body and ultimately to the ball. To address this, I recommend focusing on strengthening exercises for your legs, particularly your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Incorporating performance training into your routine will not only help with this specific aspect but also contribute to your overall pitching effectiveness and injury prevention.
In our next session, I'm excited to introduce you to some medicine ball drills that can help improve your front leg stability and overall pitching mechanics. These exercises will target your core and lower body, enhancing your ability to maintain a firm front leg throughout your delivery. Remember, Colton, you have a great foundation to build upon. By focusing on these areas for improvement, you'll be able to take full advantage of your physical gifts and continue to develop into an even more formidable pitcher on the mound.
One area for improvement is the firmness of your front leg upon ball release. A solid front leg acts as a strong foundation, allowing for better energy transfer from your lower body to your upper body and ultimately to the ball. To address this, I recommend focusing on strengthening exercises for your legs, particularly your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Incorporating performance training into your routine will not only help with this specific aspect but also contribute to your overall pitching effectiveness and injury prevention.
In our next session, I'm excited to introduce you to some medicine ball drills that can help improve your front leg stability and overall pitching mechanics. These exercises will target your core and lower body, enhancing your ability to maintain a firm front leg throughout your delivery. Remember, Colton, you have a great foundation to build upon. By focusing on these areas for improvement, you'll be able to take full advantage of your physical gifts and continue to develop into an even more formidable pitcher on the mound.
Cooper, Colton #10, Thu, 7/24/25, 10:50 AM, tagupEvaluation > Pitching > Pitching
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Colton, your baserunning technique shows promise, particularly with your strong knee lifts. This demonstrates a good understanding of the fundamental mechanics required for effective baserunning. Your high knee action helps you generate power and maintain balance as you move between bases, which is crucial for quick acceleration and maintaining top speed.
While your knee lifts are commendable, there's room for improvement in your arm action. To increase your overall speed on the basepaths, focus on swinging your arms more aggressively. This doesn't mean wildly flailing your arms, but rather, a controlled, purposeful arm swing that matches the intensity of your leg drive. Remember, your arms act as counterbalances to your legs and help propel your body forward. By incorporating a more dynamic arm swing, you'll likely see a noticeable improvement in your running speed.
To work on this aspect of your baserunning, try incorporating sprint drills that emphasize arm movement. Start with short distances, focusing on driving your arms back and forth from your shoulders, keeping your elbows at roughly 90-degree angles. As you become more comfortable with this motion, gradually increase your sprint distances. Additionally, consider working with a running coach or asking your baseball instructor for specific drills tailored to improve your arm action while running. With dedicated practice, you'll be able to combine your strong knee lifts with powerful arm swings, potentially making you a more formidable threat on the basepaths.