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Posted by: Brian () on Sun Jul 27 17:39:47 2008

> Board. In the homerun derby, in particular I noticed LAU's contribution to Josh Hamilton's swing. For this reason I highlight Lau rather than the Derby itself, even though Hamilton is the recent subject.
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> In the slowmotion swing (MLB.com)of one of Josh's longer blasts to the black seats in Yankee stadium he releases his top hand at the point of contact. [b]This means that his release off the bat is taking place DURING CONTACT as opposed to after contact. I played this replay back and forth and am 100% sure in what I saw take place. [/b]
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> This type of release is what Charlie Lau Sr. preached for years regarding full extension and or finishing high. As such I am of the opinion that Hamilton should carry the torch which George Brett originally held as the prototype student for lead arm extension and discipline of the head during the swing.

THG: Video clearly shows that the top hand released after contact. Lau did not have it right. If you disagree, post video supporting your position.

Brian

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> > Board.  In the homerun derby, in particular I noticed LAU's contribution to Josh Hamilton's swing.  For this reason I highlight Lau rather than the Derby itself, even though Hamilton is the recent subject.
> > 
> > In the slowmotion swing (MLB.com)of one of Josh's longer blasts to the black seats in Yankee stadium he releases his top hand at the point of contact.  [b]This means that his release off the bat is taking place DURING CONTACT as opposed to after contact.  I played this replay back and forth and am 100% sure in what I saw take place. [/b] 
> > 
> > This type of release is what Charlie Lau Sr. preached for years regarding full extension and or finishing high.  As such I am of the opinion that Hamilton should carry the torch which George Brett originally held as the prototype student for lead arm extension and discipline of the head during the swing.
> 
> THG:  Video clearly shows that the top hand released after contact.  Lau did not have it right.  If you disagree, post video supporting your position.
> 
> Brian

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