Posted by: Shawn Bell () on Wed Aug 23 01:47:49 2000

>>> In most cases the dipping of the back shoulder is caused by the batter lowering the back forearm (to horizontal) to early in the swing. This causes the bat-head to be accelerated to vertically which breaks down the back side. --- One good test to see if you are "over" dipping is to video your swing from the pitchers mound or watch yourself in a mirror. The lead arm (and point of the elbow) should always be in the plane of the swing from initiation to contact. If the bat drops below the plane set by the lead arm, your over dipping. .<<<

Hi Jack,

I have heard you mention checking the swing plane and lead arm. I wanted to know if by "below the lead arm" (barrel at contact) if your taken into consideration the lower strike zone?

I belief you are talking about the approach (lowering the forearm to soon, etc.). My interpretation is at actual contact the barrel will often be lower than the lead arm/elbow, but still within the swing plane from start to finish (lead arm/elbow).

Thanks,
Shawn Bell