Posted by: The Hitting Guru () on Sun Nov 19 19:11:18 2006

> > This is a question that I believe most ballplayers agonize over each time they step up to the
> > plate. "What should I remember about my mechanics?" In rotational hitting, what do you
> > think is relevant after settling in at the plate? Please don't say that you shouldn't be thinking
> > anything at all. Most hitters refer to some mechanical "trigger" while at the plate.
>
> I agree with you, I hate when people say you shouldnt be tihnking anything, there has to be something. Wether it be "stay back", "twist your hips" etc. I am looking exactly for what you are looking for. I want to know what you should be thinking at the plate.

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Most of the good hitters have some type of triggering mechanism. It may be picking the front leg up or cocking the hands back (holding the angle in the launch position), etc. But perhaps the most important aspect is that whatever trigger one uses, it has to be started on time so that the hitter can let his other parts of his swing take place. Thus the hitter should also concern himself with the pitcher's release point and what the pitcher can throw for strikes.

In case a hitter has a problem flying open (early) he should concentrate on showing the pitcher more of his back in an effort to stay closed. If the hitter is late he may have to speed up his swing (anticipate) in an effort to cover the fastball. A lot simply depends on how well the hitter is swing the bat at that particular moment.