Posted by: () on Thu Sep 4 17:29:38 2003

Ok, for what it's worth:
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> > "Linear movement forward will move the "axis" represented by the spine, and if the axis moves with the fulcrum (i.e. the bat), there is no rotational torque, period."
> >
> > That didn't sound "right".
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> > The spine is the axis of rotation, and represents the "fulcrum", and the bat is the "lever" that depends on the fulcrum for support. If the axis/fulcrum moves forward with the lever, no rotational force is realized.
> > (ref: http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/section/lever_principleofthelever.asp).
> >
> > There we go; Scientifically correct.
>
> Consider that Ichiro moves forward through his swing AND rotates into contact. It can be done....
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