Posted by: Sandman () on Fri Feb 28 21:11:38 2003

What would the list of most common problems for 12-16 year olds include when talking rotational hitting mechanics?
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> I consider the most common problem and first to fix is the 'stride swing'. The hitter pulls his body open by reaching with the front foot and lands that foot flat and open at the end of the stride.
> Instead they need to stride to balance, then rotate with the hips into front foot down. If this is not corrected, proper rotation, connection and timing cannot happen.

Hmmm... then has Epstein's 45-degree open front foot on stride been debated vs. closed out here already?

I just got Jack's video this week (nice stuff!) and got Epstein's a few weeks ago (very good also). Definitely see some differences of opinion though (besides front foot: straight/bent front arm, head position).

Thoughts on combining from each and/or just adopting one on discrepancies, etc.?

Thanks,
Sandman