Posted by: The Black Hole Lexicographer (Knight1285@aol.com) on Tue Jan 16 03:53:43 2001

Dear Shawn,
One of the purest, simplest, and effective rhetoric ever bestowed upon me came from a batter instructor that taught SLOW STEP, FAST HIP.

After a careful examination of the muscle groups in the body, I have decided that the "back hip pocket" (a term Dusty Baker uses, but only to describe the inward turn) must pivot and try to face the pitcher, although it will only end up facing the catcher. I no longer pivot, but keep all my weight on my back foot, and turn hard.

Believe me, it's the only way to hit a softball 400+ feet.

Sincerely,
Knight1285@aol.com
The Black Hole Lexicographer