Posted by: JLB (oz2009@verizon.net) on Mon Jun 2 13:43:52 2008

> I can't seem to keep my hands back when I stride forward. I see the ball coming and step, with my hands moving and elbow slotting before the front foot even touches. If I conciously try to keep my hands back I usually will land my front foot on it's heel but still seem to swing with one motion forward. Any ideas that could help me out

Focus less on your hands and instead think of turning your lead shoulder slightly down and back. This will move your hands back without triggering the swing "instinct". As far as your elbow slotting early, way too early, try some BP with your front heel down, back heel up, both feet pointing towards the pitcher and hips open. Then counter-rotate your shoulders, which moves your hands back, and then slot your back elbow while you swing. Your elbow really doesn't slot until after heel plant and after the hips have opened.

JLB