Posted by: Shawn Bell (leebell@myhome.net) on Sat Aug 26 11:40:20 2000

<<<< The bat is an extension of the lead arm. Therefore, on any pitch lower than the shoulders, the bat-head should be lower than the hands. --- Your interpretation of the plane at contact is the same as mine. And with a good swing, you will find that the lead arm will always be in that plane from initiation to contact. If at initiation the correct forces are applied to the bat, it will also be accelerated into that plane. But if forces are applied that cause the bat-head to accelerate in a more vertical angle, you will see the bat-head falling below the plane of the lead arm. The natural reaction of the bat is to then accelerate upward toward the swing plane. This sine wave action of the bat to the swing plane causes a loss of power and consistency.

Shawn, a video of your swing taken from the pitchers mound will allow you to see if you are applying forces that will accelerate the bat-head straight into the swing plane. --- When applying top-hand-torque, the bat-head must be pulled toward the catcher and in-line with the lead arm.>>>>

Hi Jack,

I want to thank you for your excellent analysis of good/great mechanics. The understanding of good mechanics you have given me, insights, have been invaluable.

Shawn Bell