Posted by: Joe A. () on Fri Sep 28 17:11:29 2001

>>> You say the the mechanics for hitting a baseball and softball are the same so all the methods taught on this site about the swing are the same. This is in error.
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> > Fast pitch softball has less reaction time so their swing must be a little more compact/quicker. The frame-by-frame says that in the begining of the swing the batter should slightly turn his/her back to the pitcher and extend your front arm across the body should not be taught to softball hitters. These actions make the swing longer and it takes more time. <<<
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> > Your statement is incorrect . The linear mechanics you are referring to will not bring the bat to contact quicker than the rotational mechanics exhibited by Barry Bonds or other great baseball hitters.
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> > Jack Mankin
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> Also, the reaction time in baseball at 60'6" is similar to the reaction time in fastpitch at 40' considering the fastest women throw near 70 and the fastest men's baseball pitchers throw near or around 100.
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> Mark H.

Mark H.

You are talking about the amount of time it takes the ball to reach the plate. This is a superficial observation and is only one component of reaction time. Further is is by no means is it the most important one.

Joe A.