Posted by: Joe (jcit31@aol.com) on Sun Aug 27 08:25:37 2000

Hi
Recently I have noticed that in the swing of the top major league hitters, like Piazza, Griffey, Bonds, etc., their back leg seems to rotate and at the same time drop to the point at which the calf is parallel to the ground. Also I have noted that the front leg and foot lands at about a 45 degree angle with the plate and pitcher's mound, and is slightly flexed. It then straightens. I would like to know your thoughts on the subject, Jack, and what exactly the legs should be doing throughout the swing.
Thanks,
Joe