Posted by: Richard Hunt () on Fri May 9 06:36:56 2008

> Jack, not to belabor the point but, in all due respect,you say theres torquing between the hands, an opposite of actions.
> Ted said;"conclusion, the base ball swing is a push swing."
> I'm no physicist but, I can't imagine how both theories can exist within the same action?
> Thank you.

I think this is taken out of context. The way I understood Ted's description of the push swing was in contrast to "swinging for power". He talks about how he pulled the ball to right field, but had to figure out a way to beat the defensive right field shift. This is where he talks about the push or inside out swing which helped him hit to left field. He also mentions where the wrists actually move a little at contact, but they don't roll. I believe he is talking about torque right here, but doesn't even realize it. He also refers the the push swing as being good for times when you are in trouble like not hitting well or with two strikes. Again, I didn't take this as the push swing is the "only" swing, but rather a variation that can be used when necessary.