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Re: Re: Gary Sheffield's bat waggle

Posted by: Rob (rob.perez@hotmail.com) on Mon Aug 2 15:52:51 2004

Sheffield's bat waggle started much smaller. Over the years, it has eveolved to what it is now.
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> Many players use a wrist cock as a trigger mechanism.

I saw an interview with Sheffield on ESPN earlier this season. In the piece, Sheffield stated he uses his trademark wiggle as a way to force himself to stay back on a pitch, as he was jumping on pitches too early. So, there you have it.

Rob

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> Sheffield's bat waggle started much smaller. Over the years, it has eveolved to what it is now. > > > > Many players use a wrist cock as a trigger mechanism. > > > I saw an interview with Sheffield on ESPN earlier this season. In the piece, Sheffield stated he uses his trademark wiggle as a way to force himself to stay back on a pitch, as he was jumping on pitches too early. So, there you have it. > > Rob

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