Posted by: TonyD. (tony_desantiago@hotmail.com) on Fri Feb 20 08:25:15 2004

I have requested feedback on several occations that have gone unanswered but I've learned to study previous (months/years) forum entries to get what I'm looking for. (and that's ok w/ me) Although, this time, I can't find any archived info that is helpful.
My son has difficulty balancing THT and staying on plane with his hands starting (launch) at rear shoulder level (bat cocked more to front of head and vertical). At times I can see him experiment w/ his hands lower, bat not cocked towards his head, less THT, and he gets on plane (more control), but I would like to see his swing have more power. I do have to admit that after helping him, nearly 8 months, transform his NASTY old linear mechanics to rotational mechanics, (which has been very,very, gruelling and frustrating) that his light bulb just turned on a couple of weeks ago; I saw the relief in his eyes (ha) and I can also see that he is now beginning to feel what he is supposed to be doing. Is using THT to maximize his power and transfering the mechanics while staying on plane a common problem? I don't think him nor I understand the path, in referance to his body, that the end of the bat (or bat) needs to take. Please help! I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. ANY FEEDBACK from a rotational swinger believer would be greatly appreciated!

(Jack, our video will be sent next week)