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Posted by: BB. () on Sun Sep 4 17:53:06 2005

> 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

OK, Jack, now we are getting places. I look back now, and I apologize for not seeing it earlier (where you wrote "at initiation").

Can you visibly SEE top hand torque being applied? Or are you just assuming? You say it is difficult, but I suppose that means it CAN be done.

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> > 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
> 
> OK, Jack, now we are getting places. I look back now, and I apologize for not seeing it earlier (where you wrote "at initiation"). 
> 
> Can you visibly SEE top hand torque being applied? Or are you just assuming? You say it is difficult, but I suppose that means it CAN be done.

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