Mechanics Assessments

Overview

Mechanics assessments capture technique scores alongside statistics. Unlike stats which measure outcomes, mechanics assessments measure process — how a player executes the fundamental movements.

Scoring Scale

All integer mechanics elements use a 0–3 scale:

Score	Meaning
0	Not observed — element not present or not assessable
1	Needs significant work — consistent technical errors
2	Developing — partially correct, inconsistent execution
3	Correct — executed properly and consistently

Four Mechanics Areas

Hitting Mechanics — 6 elements across setup, load, and swing phases: Load, Weight Transfer, Eye Tracking, Hip Rotation, Arm Path, Timing

Pitching Mechanics — Baseball: 5 phases covering balance, stride, arm action, rotation, and finish. Softball: 5 phases specific to windmill delivery including arm circle, stride, hip drive, release, and follow-through

Fielding Mechanics — 3 phases: Ready Position, Fielding the Ball, Transfer and Throw

Baserunning Mechanics — 4 phases: Primary Lead, Secondary Lead and Read, Running Mechanics, Decision Making

Radar Chart

The radar chart displays average scores for each phase. Larger shapes indicate better overall mechanics. Use this to quickly identify which phases need the most attention.

Trend Lines

Trend charts show improvement or decline in each element over multiple assessment sessions. A minimum of 3 sessions is recommended before drawing conclusions from trends.

When to Use Mechanics Assessments

Mechanics assessments are conducted during Individual Practice sessions. They are not part of game scoring — use them during focused skill work sessions when you can observe technique closely.

Connection to Training Plans

Elements averaging below 2.0 trigger training suggestions automatically. These suggestions link to YouTube drill searches specific to the flagged element.