Posted by: Carlos M. () on Wed Jun 27 13:05:15 2001

>>>Many months ago, somebody posted this piece of advice here. Is it good advice?? Thanks.
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> "Don't think of creating torque with your hands. Do it with your hips. Think about driving your back hip through the ball and at the same time pulling your front hip backward. You will really tighten up your hip rotation and create more force. Just be careful that you keep your hands going forward toward the ball and not casting them as your hips move in a circular motion." <<<
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> Hi Carlos
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> I would strongly disagree with the advice. Although attention to both upper and lower body mechanics is important, the major difference between an average to a great hitter will be found in their upper body mechanics rather than their lower body mechanics. --- If you were to rate 20 professional hitters, would you rather look at video from only the belt down -- or only from the belt up?
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> Jack Mankin


Thanks, Jack.

What if we substituted "shoulders" for "hips"? "Think about driving your back shoulder through the ball and at the same time pulling your front shoulder back towards the catcher at contact."

Would that cue work? Or am I barking up the wrong tree here?

Thanks again!