Posted by: Mark H. () on Thu Oct 16 21:38:53 2003

>>> Jack the front shoulder is driven by the hands, whether they go linear or rotational. It's when the front shoulder leads that creates the problems. <<<
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> > > > > Hi Coach C
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> > > > > How far would you say the hands move before they start driving the shoulder?
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> > > > > Jack Mankin
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> > > > > Sounds like a leading question as it's impossible for the hands to physically drive the shoulders. it's exactly the other way around. get out your kinesiology book. end of discussion. next question?
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> > > Geez.....thanks Rich.....I got out my kinesiology book and you are exactly right it's impossible. I'm going to read that book further and see how long it takes for me to ruin my swing......I'm guessing first session.
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> > > The next question for you is this...when you look at Sandman's boy swing....what is right about the swing and what is wrong in your mind.
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> > > Clearly he is hips, shoulders, hands just like the book says...do you agree?
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> > > What sound advice would you have for that boy and everyone else participating in the discussion? Feel free to use your book if you want.
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> > > Coach C
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> > If you are going to get defensive when your assertions are calmly challenged, you won't last long around here. LOL
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> I'm still waiting for your advice for the boy.....my guess is you have none......prove me wrong.......I'm still waiting, LOL!
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> Coach C

I'm sure the boy will get fine advice. My mission has, for some time, been to the coaches who think they know more than they do. This of course for the sake of the kids. If you can't explain clearly without vague buzzwords exactly what you think happens in the swing and then back it up with MLB clips of great hitters doing what you describe, then you might want to take some time to re-evaluate...for the sake of the kids.