Posted by: ray porco () on Tue Aug 23 20:36:38 2005

From:

http://www.batspeed.com/research02.html

“The concept that a substantial portion of a good hitters bat speed is derived from the circular path of his hands may be better understood if we think of swinging a ball on the end of a string.”


Here is a perfect example of “ball on the end of a string”.




http://mysite.verizon.net/vzep5xd2/baseballphotosandvideos/id9.html




Notice on every revolution there are multiple axis’, not just the spine. But the major pivot (therefore, axis) of each revolution is the front leg and the Center of Gravity of the Body never gets over/on top of the Center of Gravity of the front/lead/pivot leg. And at the right moment the front leg “BLOCKS” , straightens (note: to which until this point has remained bent), and Carlin lets her rip.
Also note he is “sittin’ to hit” on each revolution, and shifting his weight (weight shifting).
He also makes complete use of the boundary circle, by using rotation in a LINEAR mode (back to front).
He, and every shot putter, knows the value of translational movement and blocking.


Ball on the end of a string.