Although the team is still trying to figure out the ins and outs of this software, this technology is used during every practice and the skills are broken down to the bare bones. Each player has a different definition of quality mechanics, since each player has different advantages and needs. This season, everyone is trying to get acclimated to the efficiency and features of this innovative accessory. 

Graduate student Corina Gamboa described one of the biggest benefits was getting to fix mistakes in preseason and to watch her progress throughout the season. 

“It’s made a good impact on this team,” Gamboa said. “I wish we had this when I was a freshman, because it’s easier to see this visually than to just go through (the motions). It gives us the ability to see what we’re doing wrong sooner, like during preseason. That way later we can improve even more.” 

Gamboa is not the only player who is excited about the use of this new tool. Senior Tara Shadowen had nothing bad to say about the new information and was excited with how much this software makes her improve by focusing on her weak spots as a batter. 

“Working on outside pitches better (is my main focus),” Shadowen said. “I struggle with it all the time. It’s really helping me to see how I’m hitting them and if I’m improving every day. Today was my first day that I was like, ‘wow I’m hitting the outside pitch a lot better.’ It’s helped me understand how I’m hitting the ball while I’m hitting it.” 

Head coach Jen Fisher is confident this technology will continue to develop the team as a whole and improve the overall quality of the athletes in the program across the board. 

“I think over the past 20 years of my coaching experience, I’ve definitely seen the athletes get faster, stronger and more amazing,” Fisher said. “I think it’s because of metrics like this. I think it’s going to make the quality of athletes better. I think we’re going to see them grow and improve at a faster rate. I think they’re already improving quickly, but having technology like this helps them get better even faster.”