Posted by: Dave Roberts (tnthunder1@aol.com) on Mon Mar 26 11:40:29 2001

I have visited many fastpitch forums and this is the best. I will stop by the one mentioned in one of the posts above.

I just received Mary's swing analysis and I was very impressed with the details. Mary has some work to do, but it really is hard to describe the feelings of relief after feeling something was just not right for so many years. I at least feel I am heading in the right direction and can now help Mary with much more enthusiasm. I also, understand the importance of the stationary bag more now that I have thought about it.

I hope my "Bigs" stories aren't annoying, but here is another. When the Rockies bring AAA players in to work on their hitting, they do not let them even look at a pitching machine. They do 3 drills, hit off a tee, soft or side toss, and throwing from behind a pitching screen at about 25 feet and throwing location. Helton did hit from the pitching machine, but he was just getting loose. If these stories are out of line from what is supposed to be posted please let me know, am very thick skinned (I coach) or did coach last season was my last. Everyone who has coached will know what I mean. Thanks to everyone for bringing it strong, and especially Jack for providing a wonderful place. Kind of like hanging out at Floyd's barber shop.

Dave Roberts