Posted by: bart (grc) () on Wed Oct 1 15:18:05 2003

Jack so I know were on the same page what is your definition of the launch position.At toe touch,or barrel pointed at catcher or some other point.
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> Hi rql
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> My definition of the ‘launch position’ is when the batter has brought the bat and body to a position where he is ready to rotate and fully initiate the swing. --- The bat has swept into the swing plane (the barrel would be pointing (sweeping) in the direction of third base. The hands are at the back-shoulder. The back-elbow is lowering to the side. The hips have started to open (the rubber band is twisted) and shoulder rotation is being initiated.
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> Jack Mankin
> jack, i think i would pretty well agree with that description....perhaps a fine line between what you described and epstein's "torque position", except some people, myself included might argue that the shoulders are holding back just a little bit longer......also,in this position would you say the front heel has landed or just the front toe?