Posted by: Roy () on Wed May 5 08:34:59 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,
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> > > Thanks for the response.
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> > > I have stated my reasons, and fail to see the problem in doing what I suggested.
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> > > 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.
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> > > It seems that using these mechanics will allow the hitter attain an "L" position in the back forearm at contact.
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> > > Sincerely,
> > > BHL
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> > BHL I'm not sure I follow everything you are saying but I will commend you on your approach. It's good to come up with ideas. Some may be good, some may be bad, but as long as the ideas are discussed without sarcasm and insults creeping in , that's great. One thing I have noticed is that there are some individuals who always seem to have a reason to attack anything that anyone says, yet these same individuals never seem to have any ideas of their own. You are indeed positive and not negative, a breath of fresh air.
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> Yet way off track and wasting the time of young hitters who may come to this site looking for advice. There is too much speculation and not enough control from Jack when it comes to the good sound hitting advice.
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> Roy......raise a legitimate topic and I'll offer more than you can handle.

Sorry Teacherman, but let's take top hand torque as an example. This topic is over your head, evidenced by the fact that at another site you said it doesn't even exist! And several times you said you didn't even know who John Elliott is! So before I engage in discussions with you, you need to buy and study Jack's tape and dvd, attend one of Elliott's instructional sessions, and demonstrate your willingness to learn. Fair enough?