Posted by: Doug () on Wed Jan 7 13:09:20 2004

>>> Then explain to us what forces you see that are initiating this swing and then explain what forces should be.
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> > I see the bht. I see chp. I see good connection. I don't see anything but body generating this swing. I don't see the arms overworking. I see the hands staying back at the shoulder. I see a stationery axis. Are you saying the tht is missing. Can you really see that?
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> > I realize it's quite a step from D1 (All American) to mlb. But I see a lot of good in this swing. <<<
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> > Hi Lamber
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> > Below is what I stated regarding the swing.
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> > “Although this batter may have some of the pre-launch movements similar to a Bagwell or Bonds, there is a defining difference that makes this just another average swing. Bagwell and Bonds keep accelerating the bat-head as they bring their hands up toward the back shoulder and keep it accelerating right through the normal launch position. But instead of keeping the bat-head sweeping into the swing plane, this batter brings the bat to a complete stop behind his head before initiating the swing.
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> > This difference would be similar to him racing Bonds in a 20 yard dash – but allowing Bonds to come flying by before he took off.”
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> > Keep in mind that when I said it was “just another average swing,” I was only comparing his pre-launch mechanics to those of Bonds and Bagwell. How many Major League hitters would fare well when compared to those two. He may very well have many of the Absolutes in his swing. But I cannot give an accurate analysis of his swing based on one swing viewed from one angle.
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> > Jack Mankin
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> Jack, with all due respect.....go out on a limb and explain what you see wrong in this one swing. Presuppose the pitch is right down the middle and this is the batters' normal swing. Your analysis will help us all understand your philosophy better. There has been plenty of analysis on other swings presented to this site...(with all good intentions I'm sure), but you've refrained to comment on the flaws. There are issues .........most noticebly to me is the overall tension in this swing, it lacks fluidness does it not? Are you comfortable with the spine tilt created by the inside/out approach? There is a ton of top-hand over use going on here. It's not about who he is, who his Dad is or what his roots are......shoot straight! People may not recieve it well, but secretivly they always listen and will take note. I too will be taking notes.
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> I wish this was not Doug's kid, because it ain't about the kid as a person. Doug, you made a comment about your boy going farther already than I've ever been.........I refrained at the time from commenting, but you should apologize, you know you shouldn't have said that. I don't picture you being that way, from all of your involvement over the years with kids. I realize you're just a proud Papa!! Try to respect my privacy for now, and maybe one day I'll come watch your boy play and introduce myself. Sometimes the worst of enemies, become the best of friends.
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> Respectfully,
> Coach C
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Coach C, Speaking of shooting straight, That is what I was doing with you. I saw the three swings of yours and checked them out very closely. I only commented on the one swing that is still up, but took notes on the other two swings.

Doug