Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Mon Aug 4 09:17:39 2003

>>> What is your opinion of the follow through and it's importance? Do you think there is a difference between the follow through and the finish of the swing? Two different things? <<<

Hi Doug

The follow through occurs after contact and therefore has no impact on the flight of the ball. It’s main function is to allow the bat’s momentum to coast out. --- I would consider the follow through and the finish of the swing to be two different parts of the swing. The swing occurs till contact – the follow through occurs after contact.

Jack Mankin