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Footwork: more plié, feel more grounded throughout combinations and especially in transitions Leg extensions: increase flexibility, more control entering and exiting extensions; focus on the exit of battement legs and transition into the next step Flexibility: hamstring stretch on back and over-splits; work on these multiple times a week Core: exercises to increase control and stability Turns: shoulder and arm placement; use of back and arms for posture; ribcage placement and abdominal engagement; opposition in passé for peak stability in supporting leg; strong high relevé in all turns; weight at ball of foot for proper ankle form; goal is triple pirouette on both sides with consistent placement Jumps: shoulders down and back, ribcage closed, legs straight, toes pointed in the air; build quad and glute strength for greater height
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1) Throw 60 mph by end of season (June 27, 2027) — tracked as beat-your-last-best, written Thursdays at ThrowZone. Baseline 50 mph (8/22/26). Rungs: 53 by Oct 31, 56 by Feb 28, 60 by Jun 27. 2) Hit a homer — tracked as barrels out of 20 on the scored finisher (Tue + Sun). Target 12/20. 3) Keep your eyes on it all the way to your glove — tracked as clean catches out of 20. Target 18/20. HIS OWN CUES (from his written sheet, use verbatim): swing smoothly rather than as hard as possible · consistently hit it on the barrel · stay through the ball · don't spin off · finish swing with good balance · be patient · practice everyday. HARD CAP: 2 high-intent arm days per week (Thu ThrowZone + Sat). Never 3. Age 10, open growth plates, older brother has Sever's + medial elbow history.
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Pitch velo: 77 → 83+ mph. Exit velo: 86 → 90+ mph. Short hop conversion %: establish baseline → 90%+. Arm pain: ≤1/10 all year.