Strengths
Strength 1: Exceptional balance and head stability throughout all phases of the swing, a hallmark of an advanced hitter.
Strength 2: Efficient kinetic sequencing with a firm front-side block that effectively transfers energy into the ball.
Baseball Hitting Report
Julian Gilmartin
- Age16 yrs
- Height5’10”
- Weight170 lbs
- Years of Playing11
- Level of PlayLevel 5 (HS Varsity)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Developing a more dynamic load to increase hip and torso separation, which will unlock higher-end power potential.
Improvement 2: Focus on exaggerating the feeling of ‘stretch’ in the core during the load to maximize stored rotational energy.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 4.5/5
13 Strong
1 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.2/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.2/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Medicine Ball Separation Throws
Focus
Hip and Torso SeparationExecution
In your hitting stance, hold a medicine ball. Rotate your hips toward the target while keeping your torso and the ball back. Explosively throw the ball forward, feeling the stretch and release of your core.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Loading into Back HipExecution
From your stance, take a small step backward with your rear foot before striding forward to hit. This exaggerates the feeling of loading your weight and coiling against your back hip.
3
Opposite Field Tee Work
Focus
Maintaining Separation and PathExecution
Place the tee on the outer half of the plate. Focus on letting the ball travel deep, keeping your hands back, and driving the ball to the opposite field. This forces you to delay torso rotation and feel separation.
Baseball Pitching Report
Julian Gilmartin
- Age16 yrs
- Height5’10”
- Weight170 lbs
- Years of Playing11
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Strengths
Controlled Initial Balance: Establishes a stable, controlled balance point at the peak of the leg lift, providing a solid foundation to begin the delivery.
Fluid Arm Path: Viewed in isolation, the throwing arm follows a relatively fluid and continuous path, suggesting good arm mobility.
Areas For Improvement
Lack of Hip-Shoulder Separation: The hips and shoulders rotate almost simultaneously. This ‘spinning’ motion severely limits velocity potential and strains the arm.
Inefficient Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg lands with a bent knee that fails to brace or ‘block’, causing significant loss of energy from the lower body.
Poor Posture at Release: Significant forward flexion and lateral trunk/head tilt compromise the kinetic chain, increase injury risk and negatively impact command.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Delivery Phase Evaluation
Based on 7 phases · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
3 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
1 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Rocker Drill
Purpose
Lower half initiates while upper half stays closedExecution
Start with feet shoulder-width apart. Rock back, then drive the front hip towards the target while keeping the shoulders rotated back. Focus on the stretch across the torso before initiating the throw.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
Train a firm front leg to block and transfer energyExecution
From a short distance (30–45 feet), perform your pitching motion with the exclusive focus on firmly planting and straightening the lead leg upon landing. Feel the body’s momentum ‘post up’ against this firm leg.
3
Mirror Head Position Drill
Purpose
Improve head stability and posture through deliveryExecution
Stand in front of a mirror and perform slow-motion dry reps. Watch your head to ensure it remains level and centered between your shoulders as you move through your delivery, consciously preventing the lateral tilt and pull.
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Baseball Hitting Report
Julian Gilmartin
- Age16 yrs
- Height5’10”
- Weight170 lbs
- Years of Playing11
- Level of PlayLevel 5 (HS Varsity)
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Strengths
Strength 1: Exceptional balance and head stability throughout all phases of the swing, a hallmark of an advanced hitter.
Strength 2: Efficient kinetic sequencing with a firm front-side block that effectively transfers energy into the ball.
Areas For Improvement
Improvement 1: Developing a more dynamic load to increase hip and torso separation, which will unlock higher-end power potential.
Improvement 2: Focus on exaggerating the feeling of ‘stretch’ in the core during the load to maximize stored rotational energy.
Hitting Mechanics Evaluation
Fundamental Assessment Score
Based on 14 components · Average 4.5/5
13 Strong
1 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Advanced Assessment Score
Based on 6 components · Average 4.2/5
6 Strong
0 Developing
0 Weak
Average4.2/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Medicine Ball Separation Throws
Focus
Hip and Torso SeparationExecution
In your hitting stance, hold a medicine ball. Rotate your hips toward the target while keeping your torso and the ball back. Explosively throw the ball forward, feeling the stretch and release of your core.
2
Step-Back Drill
Focus
Loading into Back HipExecution
From your stance, take a small step backward with your rear foot before striding forward to hit. This exaggerates the feeling of loading your weight and coiling against your back hip.
3
Opposite Field Tee Work
Focus
Maintaining Separation and PathExecution
Place the tee on the outer half of the plate. Focus on letting the ball travel deep, keeping your hands back, and driving the ball to the opposite field. This forces you to delay torso rotation and feel separation.
Baseball Pitching Report
Julian Gilmartin
- Age16 yrs
- Height5’10”
- Weight170 lbs
- Years of Playing11
- Level of PlayDeveloping
- BatsRight
- ThrowsRight
- GenderMale
Strengths
Controlled Initial Balance: Establishes a stable, controlled balance point at the peak of the leg lift, providing a solid foundation to begin the delivery.
Fluid Arm Path: Viewed in isolation, the throwing arm follows a relatively fluid and continuous path, suggesting good arm mobility.
Areas For Improvement
Lack of Hip-Shoulder Separation: The hips and shoulders rotate almost simultaneously. This ‘spinning’ motion severely limits velocity potential and strains the arm.
Inefficient Front Leg Bracing: The lead leg lands with a bent knee that fails to brace or ‘block’, causing significant loss of energy from the lower body.
Poor Posture at Release: Significant forward flexion and lateral trunk/head tilt compromise the kinetic chain, increase injury risk and negatively impact command.
Pitching Mechanics Evaluation
Delivery Phase Evaluation
Based on 7 phases · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
3 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Mechanics Assessment Score
Based on 5 components · Average 2.5/5
0 Strong
1 Developing
4 Weak
Average2.5/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes
Recommended Drills
1
Rocker Drill
Purpose
Lower half initiates while upper half stays closedExecution
Start with feet shoulder-width apart. Rock back, then drive the front hip towards the target while keeping the shoulders rotated back. Focus on the stretch across the torso before initiating the throw.
2
Lead Leg Post-Up Drill
Purpose
Train a firm front leg to block and transfer energyExecution
From a short distance (30–45 feet), perform your pitching motion with the exclusive focus on firmly planting and straightening the lead leg upon landing. Feel the body’s momentum ‘post up’ against this firm leg.
3
Mirror Head Position Drill
Purpose
Improve head stability and posture through deliveryExecution
Stand in front of a mirror and perform slow-motion dry reps. Watch your head to ensure it remains level and centered between your shoulders as you move through your delivery, consciously preventing the lateral tilt and pull.
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