Posted by: Brad () on Sat Jun 7 07:35:13 2003

I've been told to shorten my swing so I can get around on a D-1 Fastball.How can I do this and what does it mean? I have a lot of power but often do not make contact. I have to put the ball in play more to increase my playing time.
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> > > > > Although they work together, think about shortening the time between decision and contact versus shortening the length of the swing. They are probably the same thing. But I have better success teaching a shortened time v a shortened distance.
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> > > > At 3and2.com and webball.com there is info on how to develop a short, compact swing. Also the pros and college coaches use the fence drill.
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> > > I would avoid the fence drills at all cost. They promote disconnection. I've yet to see any good players game swing that could be executed next to a fence.
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> > So why do the pros do it?
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> I don't know any major league hitters that use it. People (coaches) advertise it, but who have you heard say that they use it?
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> Doug

Dusty Baker, Ken griffey Jr,Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Jose Canseco, Willie Mays.....Maybe it would be aeasier to ask who does NOT use the fence drill!