Kaiden Balstad
Outfield > Pivot Straight Back Sprint 20 Yards
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Outfield > Pivot Straight Back Sprint 20 Yards (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:36 AM
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Outfield > Pivot Straight Back Sprint 20 Yards (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:36 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
In the outfield, focus on eliminating false steps during your pivot. The pivot should start with your hips, and it’s important to push off your feet rather than bringing your foot forward before moving back. By using your hips to lead the pivot, you’ll have a smoother, more efficient motion, allowing you to change direction quickly and get better angles on the ball.
When charging a ground ball, work on your footwork to stay in rhythm and maintain balance. The goal is to get the ball from glove to release in under 1.1 seconds, so focus on a quick, clean transfer and a strong throw. Stay low and in control as you approach the ball, ensuring your footwork is active and helping you explode into the throw.
Incorporate drills that emphasize quick pivots and efficient footwork, such as reaction drills or charging grounders with an emphasis on speed. These adjustments will help you get to the ball faster and improve the accuracy and speed of your throws. Keep working hard, and you’ll continue to see improvement in your outfield play!
When charging a ground ball, work on your footwork to stay in rhythm and maintain balance. The goal is to get the ball from glove to release in under 1.1 seconds, so focus on a quick, clean transfer and a strong throw. Stay low and in control as you approach the ball, ensuring your footwork is active and helping you explode into the throw.
Incorporate drills that emphasize quick pivots and efficient footwork, such as reaction drills or charging grounders with an emphasis on speed. These adjustments will help you get to the ball faster and improve the accuracy and speed of your throws. Keep working hard, and you’ll continue to see improvement in your outfield play!
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Outfield > Pivot Straight Back Sprint 20 Yards (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:36 AM
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3 / 5
Your swing mechanics are looking great overall, with a solid foundation in place. One thing to be mindful of is avoiding the \"double load.\" Right now, you’re getting loaded, but then you tend to drift back a little more before firing. This extra movement can disrupt your timing and prevent you from staying in sync throughout the swing. Focus on getting into your load once, staying controlled and balanced, and then firing from that position.
Additionally, work on extending through the baseball and staying in the hitting zone a little longer. Avoid letting your shoulders take over the swing, which can cause you to spin off and lose your extension. Instead, focus on keeping your hands inside the ball and driving through it with your body in sync. This will help you make better, more consistent contact and generate more power.
Incorporating drills that emphasize a smooth load and better extension, such as tee work or slow-motion swings, will help reinforce these adjustments. Keep building on your great mechanics, and these refinements will take your swing to the next level!
Additionally, work on extending through the baseball and staying in the hitting zone a little longer. Avoid letting your shoulders take over the swing, which can cause you to spin off and lose your extension. Instead, focus on keeping your hands inside the ball and driving through it with your body in sync. This will help you make better, more consistent contact and generate more power.
Incorporating drills that emphasize a smooth load and better extension, such as tee work or slow-motion swings, will help reinforce these adjustments. Keep building on your great mechanics, and these refinements will take your swing to the next level!
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3 / 5
Your swing mechanics are looking great overall, with a solid foundation in place. One thing to be mindful of is avoiding the \"double load.\" Right now, you’re getting loaded, but then you tend to drift back a little more before firing. This extra movement can disrupt your timing and prevent you from staying in sync throughout the swing. Focus on getting into your load once, staying controlled and balanced, and then firing from that position.
Additionally, work on extending through the baseball and staying in the hitting zone a little longer. Avoid letting your shoulders take over the swing, which can cause you to spin off and lose your extension. Instead, focus on keeping your hands inside the ball and driving through it with your body in sync. This will help you make better, more consistent contact and generate more power.
Incorporating drills that emphasize a smooth load and better extension, such as tee work or slow-motion swings, will help reinforce these adjustments. Keep building on your great mechanics, and these refinements will take your swing to the next level!
Additionally, work on extending through the baseball and staying in the hitting zone a little longer. Avoid letting your shoulders take over the swing, which can cause you to spin off and lose your extension. Instead, focus on keeping your hands inside the ball and driving through it with your body in sync. This will help you make better, more consistent contact and generate more power.
Incorporating drills that emphasize a smooth load and better extension, such as tee work or slow-motion swings, will help reinforce these adjustments. Keep building on your great mechanics, and these refinements will take your swing to the next level!
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
Kaiden Balstad, , NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:32 PM
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When charging a ground ball, work on your footwork to stay in rhythm and maintain balance. The goal is to get the ball from glove to release in under 1.1 seconds, so focus on a quick, clean transfer and a strong throw. Stay low and in control as you approach the ball, ensuring your footwork is active and helping you explode into the throw.
Incorporate drills that emphasize quick pivots and efficient footwork, such as reaction drills or charging grounders with an emphasis on speed. These adjustments will help you get to the ball faster and improve the accuracy and speed of your throws. Keep working hard, and you’ll continue to see improvement in your outfield play!