Posted by: rql () on Wed Dec 31 18:22:05 2003

>>> 2) Bat speed must be at least influenced by strength, because it seems observable (in MLB today) that bigger, stronger people hit the ball further than people who are less strong. For that matter. men w/ perfect mechanics hit the ball further than women w/ perfect mechanics. <<<
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> > Hi Scott
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> > Welcome to the site. I would basically just ditto Donny’s assessment. – Efficient mechanics trumps strength with inefficient mechanics. Obviously, efficient mechanics applied with great force equals greater production.
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> > Jack Mankin
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> Thank you, Jack. About the answer I expected, I think.
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> My daughter has benefited a good deal from the info I have been able to convey to her, based on your DVD - much appreciated.
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> Highest regards,
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> Scott

I agree that stronger athletes make better performance,but I have been working this year with more flexibility /stretch in a swing that is designed to be stretched one way then snap back.I have far better distance this year than last when I focused on heavier weights.