Posted by: Dave A (oxagin@hotmail.com) on Sat Jan 24 18:22:40 2004

Dear Jack,
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> If you use CHP, BHT, and THT to generate batspeed--and preach not using arm strength to generate power--then can a person who practices these mechanics lefty (assuming they have the coordination to bat that way) hit as far as they can righty? If I read you correctly, and if only the three components mentioned above play a major role in bat speed, then what side of the plate you bat from should have little or no effect on how far the ball is hit, right?
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> Please answer ASAP.
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> Sincerely,
> BHL
> Knight1285@aol.com


If you are the same strength from both sides and are at equal stages from both sides of the plate with your rotational mechanics you can hit the ball the same distance. You might need to have a carbon copy swing each way though. You can't just pick up a bat lefty when you've been hitting righty all of your life and just go yard however.