Posted by: Jack Mankin (mrbatspeed@aol.com) on Fri Nov 21 14:18:18 2003

>>> I just purchased the video and I wanted to know if the video is detailed on every part of the swing to develop the quick-short swing? <<<

Hi G

Yes, the video shows a detailed program for developing a rotational swing that produces a “truly” short hand-path to contact. With rotational transfer mechanics, the back-elbow remains at the batter’s side (in the slot) as the body rotates. This allows the bat-head to come to contact while the back-arm is still in the “L” position (not extended).

With weight shift and extension type of mechanics, the back-arm is nearing full extension at contact. This means that with linear mechanics the hands must travel 8 to 12 inches further out to contact than with rotational mechanics.

I like to ask coaches that teach full extension of the hands this question: “As the hands are extending out farther and farther toward contact … Is the swing getting shorter and more compact?”

Jack Mankin