Posted by: mb () on Mon Jun 9 16:49:45 2003

I would have to disagree with those contending the fence drill has no use. I have video of both Aaron and T Williams from behind clearly showing the hands and bat staying inside the middle of the plate. So It all depends how you use the fence drill. Leading with the hips and then the hands coming through was their rotational technigue. For kids that hit the ball off the hands or label, I will use the fence to show them how to turn and not use their hands and arms until the last possible moment. The fence forces them to lead with their hips,shoulders,arms then hands.