Posted by: Doug () on Wed Apr 23 19:53:26 2003

Hi...I am missing something in my swing. I am a big guy (6'...325lbs...right-handed)with decent arm strength playing in a casual slow pitch league. I pull the ball severely (between 3rd Baseman and the foul line) and 95% of the time on the ground. I step into the ball properly and, even if I attempt to put the ball to the right side, I barely get it to the shortstop location.
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> I'd like to get your thoughts on getting some lift in my swing without undercutting the ball as well as thoughts on opposite field ideas. As you can imagine, grounding the ball sharply to the third baseman is simply a joke for someone with my incredible (lack of) quickness.
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> Thanks...

>Mr Bob, With your size, rotational mechanics might be difficult, and you may have more success with a stride to a solid front side and the release of your top hand from the bat slightly after impact. Try to release the bat towards CF and finish high.

Doug