Posted by: Melvin () on Mon Nov 6 08:43:30 2006

> Hi Jack,
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> Here is my last post that I promised to recontinue as a new thread:
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> While I disagree with Gym Teacher's double extension model of the swing, I part with you in another respect--the swing plane. Jack, why is the swing plane so important, when A-Rod, to name one major player, exhibits a wavy swing plane?
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> I understand that Griffey Jr. fits your model of consistent planes; however, Barry Bonds does not. In fact, Barry "scoops sand" before attempting to hit the pitch.
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> Please clarify your position on swing planes, and, if possible, direct me to visuals that agree with your postural assessment of the swing.
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> One more thing--do you consider an inconsistent swing plane the mark of a linear hitter?
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> Hi Jeff M.,
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> It is difficult to argue with your physics-based argument which posits that balls struck properly to centerfield (or left centerfield) will be hit with enough velocity to clear any field. I cannot debate your science effectively since I am a literary / linguistic scholar, whereas you are a scientistist. I believe that you presented a very convincing physical on why centerfield hitting is the best approach. And it is farcical to argue with evidence backed by science.
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> I believe that ALL HITTERS should be home run hitter. If your centerfield approach helps effectuate this goal, then I firmly support your premise.
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> Now, please answer questions a), b), and c.
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> a) Do you believe that Griffey Jr. has a model swing plane? Arod?
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> b) Do you believe in the swinging gate or revolving door model.
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> c) Do you believe that, at contact, the batter's back leg is an "L" shape at contact--with the back calve angling towards the pitcher, and the back thigh angling towards the catcher.
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> By the way, what I meant by calve angling towards the pitcher is a RH's back leg, taken from side view, looks like this: /. The thigh angling towards the catcher refers to the following: . Put them together, you usually get > for a RH batter, or < for a LH batter. The angles are imprecise, but I just want to give you a rough indication of what I mean.

BHL

Keep concetrating on the calve. You are onto something with your calve theory.