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Posted by: THG () on Thu Jul 17 17:07:49 2008

> >>> Jack. Could you show a side by side view of both hitters from the SIDE which would illustrate their hand position from start to finish? Doing so would show the torque, CHP viewpoint even better. <<<
>
> Hi THG
>
> The broadcast did not provide an across-the-plate-view of Justin’s swing. They did show back-views of both players that is interesting to study. I will try showing a side-by-side of those views shortly.
>
> Jack Mankin

THANK YOU!

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Hello Jack. In your opinion, do you believe there are distinct variables that can explain on average why Josh was hitting the ball further than Justin?

Also do you believe some of Justin's power could have been cut of do to him using the 2 handed follow through vs. the one handed follow through illustrated by Hamilton?

I also noticed that some on the board felt Hamilton used more torque than Morneau? Would you agree?

Also do you feel that the opposing force use of torque creates a somewhat longer (but quicker) hand path with the great hitters as opposed to the good or average hitters.

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Jack. I do not know if you follow Willie Harris. But recently he has hit a number of homeruns. Have you noticed any change in his mechanics? It does appear he has a slight cocking motion during his initiation. He hit one homerund to dead center which is not that commong for a hitter at 5ft 9in.

Respectfully,
THG

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> > >>> Jack. Could you show a side by side view of both hitters from the SIDE which would illustrate their hand position from start to finish? Doing so would show the torque, CHP viewpoint even better. <<<
> > 
> > Hi THG
> > 
> > The broadcast did not provide an across-the-plate-view of Justin’s swing. They did show back-views of both players that is interesting to study. I will try showing a side-by-side of those views shortly. 
> > 
> > Jack Mankin
> 
> THANK YOU!
> 
> ##
> 
> Hello Jack. In your opinion, do you believe there are distinct variables that can explain on average why Josh was hitting the ball further than Justin? 
> 
> Also do you believe some of Justin's power could have been cut of do to him using the 2 handed follow through vs. the one handed follow through illustrated by Hamilton? 
> 
> I also noticed that some on the board felt Hamilton used more torque than Morneau? Would you agree? 
> 
> Also do you feel that the opposing force use of torque creates a somewhat longer (but quicker) hand path with the great hitters as opposed to the good or average hitters.
> 
> ##
> 
> Jack. I do not know if you follow Willie Harris. But recently he has hit a number of homeruns. Have you noticed any change in his mechanics? It does appear he has a slight cocking motion during his initiation. He hit one homerund to dead center which is not that commong for a hitter at 5ft 9in.
> 
> Respectfully,
> THG

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