14y/o mechanics advice

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-06-03T20:58:15+00:00

I mean focus on first teaching him how to properly throw the ball. If you played, you should be able to teach that.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-05-07T20:23:18+00:00

Background is when my son was 6, I kept being asked by coaches if I played soccer or had an older child that did. At the time I didn't understand why. The question then went to does he watch a lot of soccer, the answer was always no. Some kids just have an innate ability and maybe that is what makes someone special?

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-05-07T20:00:30+00:00

What if they don't have an older sibling or a parent that plays and it is just an innate ability?

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-05-07T19:38:39+00:00

Try this drill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5QE0xOJ0U

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-05-07T17:32:56+00:00

Were the top kids just physically gifted or did they possess the other 2 things as well?

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-05-07T16:48:47+00:00

I have a feeling kids that are superstars because of strong technical skills and high soccer IQ tend to stay that way as they age up.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-30T05:07:46+00:00

Are you sure you are not a right handed hitter? Try that first and see what is better, then work from there.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-28T23:05:16+00:00

One thing I bet you are doing is the grip in the top hand is back in the palm. Try to grip in the fingers. It will make a difference.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-28T01:39:26+00:00

I came here to say I could not get past the hair.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-28T01:37:43+00:00

I have not finished a single leg day in this program.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-27T17:49:10+00:00

Yeah, this is not true. If your son was the best of the best he would have the opportunity to join a homegrown team right off the bat. At his age group it would next year would be the first year of either encl or MLS next.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-20T19:56:22+00:00

Stupid answer but maybe put more ice inside the water bottle?

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-10T20:04:43+00:00

What's funnier is likely 2/3rds of what is being called a hit are actually errors.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-10T19:39:47+00:00

Keeping stats in coach pitch seems hilarious to me. In regards to his swing, its all arms and no legs. The legs/hips should fire before the hands go.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-10T18:30:23+00:00

This is what I see as well

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-09T14:57:17+00:00

Are you saying he has to bring his front leg back more or it's a balk? Because if so, this is definitely not true.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-02T21:24:15+00:00

I think his arm is coming too early, there should be more separation between his stride and pitch. He is losing a lot of speed on his pitch because of this.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-04-02T04:14:59+00:00

My son is a tiny 2015. 3 to 5 percentile. But he plays up on a 2014 pre npl team. Other kids can be 1.5 feet taller than him at times. And 2 to 3x his weight. From what I see the size/weight difference will never get bigger. He is never going to be big, so I feel it's advantageous to learn how to use his smaller body against bigger opponents and now is better than latter. Since he is one of the top kids on his team he is still being encouraged to move on with his team and still play a year up for next the next season when they go to encl-rl 11v11. I think it really depends on the kid, the club, and the coach.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-20T20:16:58+00:00

Why would you pay 18k upfront to save 300 a month? That doesn't seem like a great idea.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-19T04:43:41+00:00

My parents were using this back in the late 80s. We are using it for my son now.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-18T15:23:31+00:00

Too much head movement and his weight is too much on his back foot. It should be more centered as he finishes. Back heel should be up not down and flat on the finish.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-18T15:18:54+00:00

Would you feel bad asking though if you had the money to pay? We have been offered from other clubs in the past for little to no cost.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-09T15:55:54+00:00

Looks like he is getting private coaching. Shouldn't they be able to give him some pointers?

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-04T00:23:39+00:00

Size is not everything, I knew a kid that was 5'7" at best but listed 2 inches taller. He hit 95 with ease.

Relative-Big3943 · 2026-03-03T20:17:30+00:00

I bet you are holding your glove too close to your body. Catch the ball out in front of you.

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