Posted by: () on Wed Dec 8 00:39:25 2004

>>> I was looking at some pro swing clips today. I noticed that most of the pro's take a small step tward the plate with there rear foot after the swing. My point is that maby what my son is doing is not a bad thing. Any input out there?? <<<
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> Hi Jim
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> The pro’s you saw that took a small step toward the plate may have been swinging at outside pitches. Taking the hands out in a wider path can cause this step. Regardless, I would recommend having your son work with swing mechanics that allow him to stay balanced after the swing.
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> I normally find batters with the problem you describe have their body tilted to far forward during the swing. Also, batters who rely to heavily on the back-side to swing the bat exhibit the problem. I would recommend having your son practice keeping his weight back a little more and getting the lead-side more involved in the swing. – Have him think about getting the lead-shoulder to rotate back toward the catcher at contact.
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> Jack Mankin
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> Thanks Jack
I think maby the problem is that he dont weigh very much but has real good bat speed.The bat seems to pull him out of ballance at the end of his swing.
Jack we will keep working on it and thanks again
Jim