Today we were really focusing on what to do with an outside pitch. And, it just so happened that Papa Shaka was able to throw strikes on command! So I was challenging him with fastballs on the outside corner. I think it's one of the hardest pitches that young dudes have to get used to. You really just have to put the time in... And then eventually it becomes second nature to be able to take the ball the other way and go opposite field.
'Lil Shaka starts to fall season tomorrow with a league game. They are playing up again for the fall so they will be playing 13U. Additionally we will try to get in about three tournaments at 12U. The first tocoming weekend and is against a bunch of good teams. There is one team traveling in from Kentucky that is considered major. So, the team will have its work cut off for it and will find out very quickly how good we really are.
We stretched his arm out a little bit with some long toss, but we didn't get too crazy. He did a couple of throws from catcher in a second and to third... And then the final part of the practice was to work. He took a bucket of fly balls that I hit to him in the outfield. This is good for the psyche. And, it also helps to keep you in shape. I keep telling the 'Lil Shaka that you have to continue to "train the brain". When the body is uncomfortable, can you still do what you need to get done? Can you stay mentally tough? More to report on soon.
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