Posted by: Jeff M () on Mon May 3 18:16:39 2004

7 out of 7 Trenton Thunder players (asked) denied any understanding whatsoever of torque as applied/encountered to/with the baseball swing. They agree/understand that the shoulder/hip coiling type effect generally gets them into the load/pre-launch position, but some (3) insisted that their swing is initiated by an inward kick of the lead knee...which then starts the shoulder turn, which then moves the bat handle almost straight back (towards 3B if RH hitter) not back towards catcher. The back movement varies, but roughly 5 inches on average. All agree that the lead/lower arm/hand brings the bat into position...with the top/right hand/arm/bicep taking over just before contact. All 7 players demonstrated very good swings, with 3/4 speed tempo driving the ball clear of wall, and into parking lot. In closing all 7 also agreed that OS FB is generally hit to opposite field...with substantially more reach.
Jeff M