Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Sun Jul 27 09:11:28 2008

>>> Hi Jack.
Obviously, Ted's, Science of Hitting, has been reference many times in here.
I would like to know what your thoughts are on the way Ted conveyed the information in that book, as well as the film clip that showed him describing the swing? How applicable do you feel it is today? <<<

Hi John

The reason I have not responded to your question regarding my opinion of Ted’s book is because it has been some time since I read it and I would not want to misrepresent his material. As I recall, his main contribution to sound batting principles was his reputing Lau’s contention that the energy for the swing came from the batter’s “aggressive forward movement.” Ted’s book correctly stated that the swing was powered from the body’s rotational energy.

The concept of aggressive forward weight shift was so ingrained is MLB teaching that they never forgave Ted for his straying from Lau and the flock. Rotation about a stationary axis is the basis for rotation transfer mechanics and Ted deserves much credit for his contribution. But other than that principle, I cannot recall other notable scientific principles disclosed in his book.

As I stated earlier, it has been some time since I review Ted’s book and there could be other scientific principles disclosed I overlooked. Point out those you find and we can discuss them.

Jack Mankin