Posted by: Graylon (g_dunc@hotmail.com) on Fri Dec 14 06:26:05 2007

> >>> The loading action should not happen after the release of the pitch or else you are right they will be late. <<<
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> Hi Jimmy
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> A 95-mph fastball takes 12 video frames (1/30 sec. each) for the ball to travel from the pitcher’s release point to the plate. From initiation to contact, a high level swing only requires 4 to 4.5 of those frames. Why would think the batter would not have time to bring his hands and body to a good loaded position in the first 7 or 8 frames -- nearly twice the time for an entire swing?
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> Jack Mankin

Jack,

THANK YOU!!!

If you start before the ball leaves the pitchers hand or even start to get your front foot down when the ball leaves his hand you will be to early. You will end up having to hold up or slow bat speed, "feel for the ball"

Again, THANK YOU,

Graylon