Posted by: Hitter () on Sun Oct 31 18:05:24 2004

Scott- thanks for a diplomatic response and understanding that I am a firm believer in rotational hitting as the best method for hitting a baseball. Also for recognizing Jack's disciplined and educated work in his expertise on this topic.
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> Jack has always stuck to his premise that this forum provide "A frank and open-minded discussion of the swing"... that it should be a benefit to all. He has always handled responses professionally.
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> It has been implied I somehow represent SETPRO but I do not and really don't know much about that site or their instruction. I suppose this alleged connection has been because I keep pushing the THT envelope as I assume SETPRO does as well.
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> The scap load reference I make is just an example of another means I use to demo hands coming back. If that is mechanically/functionally the wrong principle as you say then what mechanic is it that allows a hitter to bring their hands back via a rear shoulder shrug "without" the need to apply THT to the bat?
> Whatever "that" muscular function is does not require THT to be accomplished and can still provide many of the necessary components to qualify as a rotational swing.
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> The whole THT thing being an absolute to impart proper rotational mechanics obviously is the area I am not sold on. As I have stated, yes perhaps overstated, I WANT TO BE able to be confident THT is a necessary component or is it a bonus to the rotational swing to add batspeed or a distraction that if not performed correctly (with BHT), can limit/hinder the swing?
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> Again, nobody should have to apologize on this site for questioning something that is obviously still questioned.


What are the forces acting on the bat in the rotational swing?

Keeping the hands back is an attempt to be more rotational. Loading the hands back as you say is an attempt to be more rotational, as opposed to driving the hands forward.

But' what the forces involved in the initiation of the swing. As Jack say's if you initiate the swing incorrecting what are your chances of having good transfer mechanics.

If you understand what I'm asking you will better understand Jack's principles. One force involved is outward, the bat wants to be projected outward from the body as you rotate.

How does rotaion affect the swing, what does it do to the swing?