Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Thu Nov 8 14:37:24 2007

>>> Jack,

I never stated that the hitter should extend his hands toward the ball or contact. This would be a poor use of energy and leverage. However I do see the sweet spot of the bat moving forward in a straight line in the Rose clip. Do you see different in this clip? <<<

Hi Jimmy

I never stated you believe the hitter should extend his hands toward the ball or contact. However, many do, and that is why I will address it in the markup. As far as the path the sweet spot takes, the readers can judge from their observations of the clips, which of our statements they find most creditable.

Jack Mankin