Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Sun Sep 4 14:19:21 2005

>>> I have understood what you are trying to say. But I simply cannot just say, "OK, Jack, I agree, the best hitters apply THT." If I don't see it, you cannot expect me to believe it. At the moment, I do not see it, and that is why I am asking you, again: WHERE--in what frame, at what point, after and before when--is Mark McGwire applying THT. If you tell me "He is applying THT from Frame A to Frame B," you will have answered my question. <<<

Hi BB

I stated that THT was starting to be applied as the swing is initiated. I have always defined “initiation” as that frame where shoulder rotation and the acceleration of the hands starts. In the clip you are referring to, http://media.putfile.com/machrd , it would be about 8 clicks or frame 6 – there were 2 click where no frame advancement occurred. At least with my browser.

BB, I am sure you will have following questions about seeing the top-hand apply torque and etc. Please read the following thread I had with Hitter on this subject in Aug. -- http://www.batspeed.com/messageboard/22869.html – I think the future clips I referred to will answer your questions also.

Jack Mankin