Posted by: Graylon (g_dunc@hotmail.com) on Fri Dec 14 18:45:58 2007

> > >>> The reason the hitter can not wait to start his load until after the pitch is released is this...To try to create momentum (load) in such a short period of time (8/30 sec.) means that it will be too quick and uncontrollable. <<<
> >
> > Hi Jimmy
> >
> > Even though video of many good hitters does not support your statement, I doubt I could prove to your satisfaction that they were neither to quick or uncontrollable. So let us just agree to disagree.
> >
> > Jack Mankin
>
> Jack,
>
> Every single swing that a Major League hitter has ever taken has had it's load back begin before the pitch has been released. EVERY HITTER, EVERY SWING, EVERY TIME.
>
> A monkey can see that every hitter's initial movement back happens while the ball is still in the pitchers hand.
>
> Watch your video again a then we can agree that I was right.
>
> Jimmy

Jimmy,

Some do some don't. Some load back as the pitchers arm is moving forward and some load as the ball is leaving the pitchers hand. I just happen to be looking at a clip of Howard and he is loading back as the pitch is leaving the pitchers hand. Factors that may play into the load would be what kind of pitcher you're faceing, a hard thrower or a thumber. Load to early and then you're stuck, load to late and then you'll be rushing to catch up.

Graylon