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Posted by: Jack Mankin (mrbatspeed@aol.com) on Fri Feb 20 10:52:17 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) <<<

Hi Tony

I can appreciate the many problems a dad or coach must have teaching a hitter THT. And yes, getting the batter to correctly sweep the bat-head into the plane of the swing is a VERY common problem. It would be tough enough having Barry Bonds demonstrating the mechanics, much less trying to teach it from the written word and I apologize I was not able to provide you with the necessary support.

I look forward to doing the video analysis of your son’s swing. I think everything will make more sense when I can show you THT being applied correctly and pointing out where your son may need to improve. But I would caution you in advance that although I may be able the help your son correct his mechanics, it will take time and rhythm for the body’s muscles to sync with the accelerating bat-head for maximum efficiency.

Jack Mankin

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> >>> 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) <<<
> 
> Hi Tony
> 
> I can appreciate the many problems a dad or coach must have teaching a hitter THT. And yes, getting the batter to correctly sweep the bat-head into the plane of the swing is a VERY common problem. It would be tough enough having Barry Bonds demonstrating the mechanics, much less trying to teach it from the written word and I apologize I was not able to provide you with the necessary support. 
> 
> I look forward to doing the video analysis of your son’s swing. I think everything will make more sense when I can show you THT being applied correctly and pointing out where your son may need to improve. But I would caution you in advance that although I may be able the help your son correct his mechanics, it will take time and rhythm for the body’s muscles to sync with the accelerating bat-head for maximum efficiency. 
> 
> Jack Mankin

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