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Re: Squashing the bug

Posted by: bob () on Thu Apr 23 09:38:31 2009

> Hey all, how do I avoid "squashing the bug"? Is it a real detriment to bat speed? Is it a symptom of problems elsewhere in the swing?

squishing the bug is alright if it is the result of proper weight shift. It does not work as a device to attain a proper swing, rather a symptom or indicator. whether the toe comes off the ground or not has more to do with pitch location.

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> > Hey all, how do I avoid "squashing the bug"? Is it a real detriment to bat speed? Is it a symptom of problems elsewhere in the swing? > > squishing the bug is alright if it is the result of proper weight shift. It does not work as a device to attain a proper swing, rather a symptom or indicator. whether the toe comes off the ground or not has more to do with pitch location.

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