Posted by: Jeff (info@efastball.com) on Tue May 24 12:27:09 2005

Exactly the right advice. Try it his way, then try it your way. See the difference.


> > Hi, I am an 11 year old lefty in an league where the pitchers
> usually throw 45-55 mph at an distance of 48 feet from the plate
> to the rubber. My friend (who is an excellent singles hitter who is
> on an travel team) is telling me to begin my stride when the
> pitcher is releasing the ball and put my foot down and begin my
> swing abot halfway from me to the pitcher. I just want to know
> that if his advice is good andif not what is? Thanks
>
> If you have a tendency to swing late it is a very good suggestion.
> As you get quicker, you'll be able to make adjustments,
> especially on the outside low pitches, breaking balls and
> changeups.