Posted by: trnj () on Wed Jul 14 14:52:32 2004

The rotational mechanics displayed on this website and in the tapes makes so much sense, but yet it has been said on this site that (not quite sure actual number) but around 99% of all hitting coaches today teach linear mechanics. Which I completely agree with through playing for 15 years now, but my question is: if practically everyone teaches linear mechanics; how did the great hitters of today (i.e griffey, bonds, etc.) learn the rotational mechanics and if they are doing something so revolutionarily different; how come no one but those of us on this site question the linear mechanics? And how come the great hitters of today don't speak out against the linear techniques?
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> I believe there are a few answers:
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> 1. Assume 1% of hitting coaches teach rotational mechanics. Fewer than 1% of all players reach the majors, so this is not inconsistent.
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> 2. There is much rhetoric to teaching which may not be applied practically. Often a coach will say something "linear", but then will congratulate a student who demonstrates an excellent result via rotational mechanics. So, although many teach linear mechanics, some students will learn poorly. If 1% of linear students apply rotational mechanics (without necessarily being aware) then they will benefit.
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> 3. A major league hitter (today) will typically have an overall physical development which will heavily favor a rotational energy transfer mechanic. Significant strength is required to keep a high-speed circular hand path (CHP).
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> Regards,
> Mike.


Thanks Mike for your input, it is greatly appreciated