Posted by: Jack Mankin (mrbatspeed@aol.com) on Sat Dec 20 22:55:13 2003

>>> Then, take a swing where you reach extension. You'll see that maximum is with the extension swing. I've done this at least 100 times with different players that I coach. Not one registers a faster batspeed while slotted. <<<

Hi Lamber

This sounds very familiar. Are you new to the site, or have you posted before under a different name?

It is not surprising that your players have mechanics that generate maximum bat speed near full extension. The same would hold true for 95% of the players I have worked with. Only a very few hitters ever develop the circular hand-path, ‘hook” in the hand-path and apply enough BHT to generate maximum bat speed before the “L” comes out of the elbow. – But, Bonds can, Sosa can, and so can John Elliott. And maybe with enough hard work and talent a few more of the players I work with can.

Jack Mankin