Posted by: Major Dan (markj89@charter.net) on Tue Jan 16 07:27:20 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

BHL -
If turning hard with your back leg/foot gives you power, what would happen if you also turned your front hip back at the same time by using your front leg as well? Wouldn't two legs work even better than one to get the job done?