Posted by: Tim (tplamonte@yahoo.com) on Wed Aug 25 06:16:01 2004

Supposing that a batter is using the right mechanics...
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> Should a batter swing as hard as he can in order to be a powerful hitter? I've seen some major leaguers hit "bombs" that looks that they aren't even trying.
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> How tight should we hold the bat? Does it help to keep our hands lose or not? I heard Arod said that you can slip the bat out of his hands when he's hitting.

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> Regards,
> TZ



What I tell my kids is to focus on two points. 1st, have a relaxed stance with good rhythm in their pre swing movements, hands loose. 2nd, on their finish, they should be able to stay balanced and hold the position. Everything in the middle should be explosive, at 100%.
If they are muscling up, you will see it in the pre swing movements, or they will be off balance.