Posted by: Jack Mankin (mrbatspeed@aol.com) on Mon Dec 15 22:49:03 2003

>>> I think we all can see different things even in freeze frame because I see the toe lower than the heel as it approaches the ground then I see lead toe where I think it it touching with like a small white line at the heel which I think is daylight from the lights then I see the heel come down hard in next frame.Other clips of Bonds show toe/heel sequence better from other angles but he has a more flat approach in the toe/heel sequence,not as much angle of toe 1st as some hitters do,I also think 60fps would show a better detail.I think the focus should be on the core to begin rotation but if there is a good reason to have toe 1st,it is so when the hips start turning the lead foot can turn freely on the toe as it comes around ,just like the back foot how as the knee drives down and in the heel comes up so the toe can spin freely,I also think this is why you see the lead toe come up at the end as rotation in the follow thru can finish off.If the whole foot was down with the lead foot closed at beginning of swing all that rotation of the core could rip your knee out as the front and back cleats bite in at once. <<<

Hi rql

I think there are many advantages in studying the swing with the 60fps format. This is especially true when trying to identify wrist-binds and their impact on the swing plane. Most of the videos I receive from players for video analysis are in the 30fps format and of poor quality. I hesitate in making recommendations based on probables.

Jack Mankin