Posted by: rql () on Mon Aug 4 14:50:26 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? <<<
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> Hi Doug
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> 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.
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> Jack Mankin
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> I try not to separate the swing from the follow thru though top speed should be at or just before contact.If you think of the follow thru and when to coast you will have trouble exploding through contact.