Posted by: Andrew (drog29@aim.com) on Fri Feb 17 16:25:59 2006

> I have had exactly the same thought.
>
> I also think the same basic concept applies to pitching; get your power from the hips up.

I think you are right. If you watch pitchers in their delivery frame by frame, you will see how much of a stretch they get from the throwing shoulder to the opposite hip. You can't see it in regular speed because it is too fast. It is a quick stretch and contraction of the muscles which equals power.