Posted by: Dan (uscdk862@yahoo.com) on Fri May 13 18:36:07 2005

> I've always heard that "hitching" is a bad thing that negatively affects timing, etc. However, after watching slo-mo of Bonds, it appears to me that he has a discernable "hitch" where he drops his hands early in the swing then brings them back up once his hips start rotating.
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> > What is the best way to correct a hitch - my son (13) drops his hands, and then ends up being late on most pitches. Thanks in advance,
> > ScottP

Bond's bad speed is among the best in the game. He can hitch because he is so strong and quick. Why he is so quick I don't know...But anyway I think he uses it as a timing thing. The same applies to Gary Sheffield. He can do the bat wiggle thing becasuse he gets around on the ball so quick. These guys both have the best rotational mechanics.