Post by SALTY on Feb 25, 2005 16:55:29 GMT
Coaches,
Help me out here, I never used a T-Board and still trying to figure out if I am justified in this thought.
I've always used boards (and swear by them) over the years, but never a tee.
Am I correct in thinking the T-Board is designed to insure the player has adequate distance on his first step by stepping over the inverted "t" of the board, and then the board width is to insure he climbs with adequate width in his base.
When a player lines up on the board, he usally places his up foot near the board (left foot for right hander) and when he takes his first step (which is set back approx 4-6" from the left one), would'nt he try to clear the board thus producing a 10-12" first step?
If we use a board shaped like an "L" with the bottom potion of "L" being 6 inches and the stem being 18 inches. Then have the player "toe" his back foot (right foot for right hander) to the bottm of the "L" and the left foot along side the "L" stem. Thus when he steps, his 1st step would be targeted at 6 inches (in which we desire).
The "L" can flipped over for left handers.
Do any coaches use an "L" board? Heck, maybe I've seen it somewhere.
Getting ready for spring ball and having too much time on my hands, but I've picked up so much from this board and appreciate any help you guys can provide.
Help me out here, I never used a T-Board and still trying to figure out if I am justified in this thought.
I've always used boards (and swear by them) over the years, but never a tee.
Am I correct in thinking the T-Board is designed to insure the player has adequate distance on his first step by stepping over the inverted "t" of the board, and then the board width is to insure he climbs with adequate width in his base.
When a player lines up on the board, he usally places his up foot near the board (left foot for right hander) and when he takes his first step (which is set back approx 4-6" from the left one), would'nt he try to clear the board thus producing a 10-12" first step?
If we use a board shaped like an "L" with the bottom potion of "L" being 6 inches and the stem being 18 inches. Then have the player "toe" his back foot (right foot for right hander) to the bottm of the "L" and the left foot along side the "L" stem. Thus when he steps, his 1st step would be targeted at 6 inches (in which we desire).
The "L" can flipped over for left handers.
Do any coaches use an "L" board? Heck, maybe I've seen it somewhere.
Getting ready for spring ball and having too much time on my hands, but I've picked up so much from this board and appreciate any help you guys can provide.