Posted by: Vic (vfadool@sbcglobal.net) on Tue Feb 19 08:49:39 2008

I have played baseball for 48 years (since I was 5) and still play adult baseball. The one thing I have learned is that I have 2 basic swings, 1 for power using methods similiar in this site and the other for contact and a higher average. By shortening all my mechanics (which in my case produces the "weaker" hitting motions, less torque, pushing of the bat, no CHP, etc), I can hit more line drives, make more contact, and go to opposite field easier on low outside pitches. So my conclusion is when using the "proper" power techniques, you impact (slightly) your abilities to effectively react to various pitch locations and pitch speed. So whenever I get 2 strikes, I change my mechanics.

It appears to be proven by those non-power contact hitters in the professional ranks that have high average, low power, and seem to "slap" or "throw the bat" at the baseball to just make contact.

What are your thoughts?