Posted by: Teacherman () on Sat Oct 16 08:28:34 2004

I found these hitting tips from Manny very interesting in his website.
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> "... For me, the count is important, because I have less of the plate to cover, but pitchers don't always shoot FBs on FB counts. So no matter the count, I just have to stay focused on the pitcher and try to see the pitch....
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> ....To hit the ball as hard as you can, you have to make good contact. To make good contact you have to keep your eyes on the ball. Also, keep your hands back when you start your swing. When the hands try to catch up to the body your swing will have a lot more power. It's very simple....
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> ... Everybody's swing is a little different, but the muscles I work-out to keep a strong swing are my legs, arms, chest, shoulders and abs. But I call my abs work-out "My money work-out," because in my swing I do mostly "pulling" not "pushing" of the bat, so my abs are real important... The best thing is to develop a safe work-out and to keep doing it... Get in front of a mirror and do your swing. You will see how you use your muscles during the swing and that will help you create a good work-out routine. Then just work hard...."
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> Hands need to catch up to the body, pulling instead of pushing...Does this sound rotational?
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> Teo

Sounds like there is at least one mlb player that can explain his swing.