Posted by: Shawn () on Thu Apr 10 22:05:47 2008

> >>> Here is a "knob to ball" demo of a good slopitch swing.
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> I think there is too much drag/flyopen here for baseball/fp, too much CHP only.
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> see what you think; <<<
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> Hi Tom
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> I agree, there is pronounced bat drag with little rearward bat-head acceleration early in the swing. This is why the batter must drive with the back-arm well past the optimum power position. This type of mechanics provides limited power to the opposite field. Although they are not productive in baseball, they may work in slow pitch where the batter has time to stride to a position where all pitches can be treated as high inside pull-able balls.
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> Note: At least he understands that lead-shoulder rotation and arm has a greater role than just going along for the ride.
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> Jack Mankin

Tom,

I don't understand what you are saying about to much CHP?

None of the swings I watched are similar to a great hitter. While they may rotate the hips, they mainly rely on the arms and pushing back with the front leg to generate batspeed. There might be some similarities, although it's pretty obvious their effort level is much higher (more of muscled up swing). The never ending follow through is a good indication of over rotating and generating (muscling up) most of the power.