Posted by: Mike Myers (mike.myers@bell.ca) on Thu Apr 8 11:46:45 2004

Jack, I need something clarified. When you mean "apply THT at initiation of swing" I know you mean that you use your top hand to apply a rotational force to the bat and blah blah, you are "using" your top hand. Right? So what do you do with the bottom hand at initiation. BHT? Do you "use" the bottom hand in any way, or do you just let it do its own thing and only "use" the top hand at initiation. My understanding so far has been that if proper THT is applied at beginning, than BHT will come in by itself before contact. I think you said so, a long long time ago in an old thread. But I'm not exactly sure.
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> Dear Jack,
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> Dougdinger has asked a great question: if THT is used correctly (or proactively) will BHT fall into place (as a reaction to THT).
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> This is an excellent question, and merits a response.
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> Sincerely,
> BHL
> Knight1285@aol.com

After the stride and inward turn, THT initiates bathead movement back in the direction of the catcher.

BHT is a function of lead shoulder rotation. Keep the lead arm straight across the chest while rotating hips and shoulders. This will pull the bat in an arc until contact.

Mike.