>>> I just finished my first season at William Jewell college. After refurbishing my swing I have done a lot of research on rotational versus linear hitting mechanics. Our coach teaches linear mechanics. I had my doubts at first, but after sticking with it I find that I have better plate coverage and an INCREASE in POWER! Many of the best hitters in our conference come from our team. All of them with sound linear mechanics. In fact, a couple of years ago our shortstop led the conference in homeruns (15). The amazing thing is he was no more than 5'10 175lbs. Certainly not a powerhouse. I just cannot buy into the fallacy that linear mechanics is for weak hitters.
If anyone can sell it to me I would be more than willing to listen. <<<
Hi Daniel
Welcome to the site. -- Mike, in his post below, raises the same thoughts I had while reading your post. Mike states, �Now not knowing how your current coach teachs the swing. You may be getting or receiving rotational advice or instruction and it could be called linear.� -- From your research on rotational versus linear hitting mechanics, would you outline for us the key differences you find between the two?