CheckSwing

The Premier Baseball Social Network for Players, Coaches, Scouts, and Umpires

Duane Helton's Page

Latest Activity

Duane Helton and Bill Adkins are now friends
Feb 3, 2011
Duane Helton replied to Ralph Dickenson's discussion drills,ideas to stop linear movement after footstrike
"First I'll cover the part about the stride/head/balance, then I'll discuss my thoughts on linear/rotational theory.   The 'stride' as we call it, is really just a timing mechanism/trigger for hip rotation.  What…"
Jan 24, 2011
Duane Helton replied to Ralph Dickenson's discussion drills,ideas to stop linear movement after footstrike
"Ralph,   Is the cause of this linear movement because the torso is moving forward during the stride?   I was taught a simple drill to keep the head still during the stride.  The only body part that should be moving during the stride…"
Jan 23, 2011
Duane Helton replied to Bill Stanton's discussion "Swing the Knob"- Tony Gwynn
"Charley Lau taught that, too.   I learned it as 'knob to the ball', and have also heard it as 'throwing the hands' or firing the hands' (different from casting, where you're feeling for the ball).  When I…"
Jan 23, 2011
Duane Helton joined Chance Reynolds's group
Thumbnail

The Pitcher's Nightmare Swing Trainer.

The PNST is a real problem solver for hitters everywhere! It not only teaches proper hitting fundamentals, but it also increases your bat speed!" Endorsed by MLB Hitting Coach Terry Pendleton, the PNST will increase your Performance at the Plate.
Jan 23, 2011
7 Comments
Duane Helton joined Steve Windsor - Insiderbat's group
Thumbnail

Insider Bat

Please take a look at our website for the insider bat training tool www.insiderbat.com . Endorsed and used by some of the finest baseball/softball instructors and coaches in the game!See More
Jan 23, 2011
39 Comments
Duane Helton and John Rubinow, M.D. are now friends
Mar 26, 2010
Duane Helton joined Bryan Sidensol's group
Thumbnail

HittingWorld.com

We're an online baseball & softball equipment retailer specializing in hitting aids, wood bats, pitching machines, batting cages, field equipment, instructional videos and much more.
Jan 24, 2010
10 Comments
Michael Helton and Duane Helton are now friends
Jan 4, 2010
Duane Helton joined Joe Janish's group
Thumbnail

Catchers and Catching Coaches

Discussing the mechanics, techniques, and theories of catching as well as how to teach catchers.
Jan 2, 2010
28 Comments
Duane Helton is now friends with Norm Coleman, Kyle Grucci and Steve Windsor - Insiderbat
Jan 1, 2010
Duane Helton was featured
Congratulate them!
Dec 28, 2009
Bill Stanton left a comment for Duane Helton
"Duane- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!"
Dec 28, 2009
Duane Helton joined The CheckSwing Clubhouse's group
Thumbnail

Arizona

Arizona ballplayers, coaches. scouts, umpires, and fans of the game.
Dec 28, 2009
1 Comment
Duane Helton joined The CheckSwing Clubhouse's group
Thumbnail

MSBL/MABL

The MSBL/MABL Clubhouse - Players and coaches connect here. Create your baseball player profile and find teams, players, tournaments, and more.See More
Dec 28, 2009
97 Comments

Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
6
Weight:
175
Position(s):
C, 1B, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
average slap
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
batting practice
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, High School, American Legion
Baseball Coaching Experience:
18+
Baseball Umpiring Experience
Little League
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch, Fast Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Ted Williams
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Steve Busby
More About Me:
coach/manager Davis-Monthan AFB Mustangs varsity baseball team. Play for MSBL Tucson American Red Sox (28+) and Mountain Red Sox (40+).

Comment Wall (2 comments)

You need to be a member of CheckSwing to add comments!

Join CheckSwing

At 10:38am on January 1, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Duane!

Enjoy the site and have fun making baseball connections. Join your State Group, publish your thoughts in your status, add a blog or discussion, and upload some photos and videos. Create a CheckSwing group for your team or organization and invite your current and former teammates to join the baseball player community here. Just click the "Enter Email Addresses" button on the Invite page.
At 6:01pm on December 28, 2009, Bill Stanton said…
Duane- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
 
 
 

Get Your CheckSwing Badge !

Loading…

Get My Badge

Groups and Teams

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

Events

Audio

Loading…

© 2012   Created by Kyle Grucci.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

-->