Posted by: BHL (Knight1285@aol.com) on Mon May 3 20:20:38 2004

One more thing: is the back arm really the dominant arm, Jack?
Right now, I am just waiting for Jack's response...
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> Hi BHl
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> Yes, I would definitely say the back-arm is dominant with most batters.
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> As far as your main topic, I would never recommend changing batting sides for the reasons you outlined. For me it would not be an option.That is just my opinion from observing players trying to become switch hitters.
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> Jack Mankin
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> Hi Jacks,

Thanks for the response.

I have stated my reasons, and fail to see the problem in doing what I suggested.

Yet, I have another alternative for right-handed hitters who throw righty. How about instead of teaching them to tuck the back elbow in, with the intention of delivering a boxing-like punch at the ball, you teach them to tuck, then contract the back arm (i.e., squeeze the biceps towards the forearm) throughout the swing.

It seems that using these mechanics will allow the hitter attain an "L" position in the back forearm at contact.

Sincerely,
BHL