Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Sun Jul 15 17:01:10 2001

>>> thank you jack...that was exactly my original point: a major distinguishing characteristic of linear vs. rotational is where the hands/knob are at lag position.....the closer to the front foot at lag, the more linear the swing is.....of course i know you will disagree with me, but i happen to think the more the pitch is outside, the more of a linear swing is required (including letting the hands/knob get closer to the front foot in lag position)....but i know i will never win that argument at this site.....you think rotation works for inside and outside pitches, linear theorists think linear technique works for inside and outside pitches, and mike schmidt thinks rotation = inside pitch, weightshift = outside pitch, and a hybrid method = middle pitches...........respectfully, grc...

Hi grc

Most coaches, Mike Epstein for example, would have the batter let the ball get in closer and make contact farther back on outside pitches. You seem to advocate extending the hands further past the hip on outside pitches. --- How does the batter have more weight-shift on an outside pitch than on an in-side one - does he stride harder - take a longer stride, or what? --- If the batter has a straight hand-path, how does he transfer the body's rotational energy - or does he just expect to develop less bat speed on outside pitches?

Grc, you still did not answer my question regarding what is stored that can be released at the "bat release point?"

Those are some of my concerns, if you would respond it would add clarity to your position.