Posted by: Major Dan (markj89@charter.net) on Thu Jan 11 09:41:04 2001

(No, I don't mean in the swing sequence. THT happend before BHT sequentially in the swing.)
Jack, in a post a few weeks ago I asked if it would cause problems with the swing if THT were taught first, then BHT? You said you would respond to that 'important question' soon and this is a request/reminder since I am very curious.

Before you answer, I'll put my own thoughts out here.
BHT is more fundamental to the swing because it can't be done unless there is solid, complete hip and shoulder rotation as a foundation of the swing.
I suspect that if hip and shoulder rotation mechanics are poor, that THT would not be an important place to start. It would probably complicate things. Would it be a 'bad' thing? or just pointless?
If however, the hips and shoulders are turning reasonably well but the hitter can't feel BHT, I don't know what to say???? Is it possible that a hitter doesn't understand or feel BHT but is using it anyway just through good body rotation and good hand placement (not extending too soon)?

Jack, that's about as far as I have gotten. Any help for the mildly confused ?