Posted by: The Black Hole Lexicographer (Knight1285@aol.com) on Mon Sep 4 05:05:54 2000

This sites' opening statement claims that the baseball swing and softball swing are basically the same. I'm willing to believe it if someone, from a physics standpoint, can prove it to me. In fastpitch, the speed of the pitch contributes to the power; In slo-pitch, one must generate his own power. I'm looking for someone who can differentiate from a mechanics standpoint how one must generate his own power. I have tried almost every different theory there is, so I will be able to discuss theories in-depth. This torque theory interests me, however, it didn't produce improvement in slo-pitch BP today. Therefore, I'm looking for further clarification. Will it help for slo-pitch if properly executed? All responses are welcomed. Thanks.

Dear Dave Curry,
Instead of trying to produce home runs by consciously thinking about pull the ball, use another mental tactic. Think about hitting the ball right into the pitcher's mitt in -3 seconds. Wait until the ball is right on top of you, then, gripping the bat between the thumb and the palm of the top hand, and keeping the barrel above the top hand, really explode into the ball by pushing/throwing the top hand at it (it will seem as if the bat will slide out of the thumb and forefingers of that hand, but actually doesn't) and turn your back knee, back hip, and back foot at the catcher. Do this, and though you may need a DeMarini bat, you could probably clear 300 ft with a big used fastpitch Dudley softball! Work on throwing/pushing that top hand out at the last seconds, and, once you get that down, you can speed up your hip rotation, and set your goal at driving a softball 400 ft.

Regards,
BHL
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