Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Sat Oct 27 10:42:15 2001

>>> The real issue is your vehement disagreement with the idea of "throwing the bat at the ball", even though there are major leaguers (who are not "linear") who apply this concept. I answered your question so why can't you answer mine? I repeat: "Once the stride has been completed and enertia has been overcome, whether you simply think "swing" (what else could you think)or you think "throw bat", hips, hands, everything is moving together more or less as a unit." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? And if you want, strike the "and enertia has been overcome" part so as to not get sidetracked. <<<

Hi Fan

The tone and reasoning process used in your writing has a familiar ring to it. --- You, like the writer with your demeanor, have misrepresented my positions on batting theory. Show where you find that I “vehemently opposed” the concept surrounding ‘throwing the bat-head.’ I am vehemently opposed to the concept of ‘throw your hands at the ball.’ Those two concepts require completely different types of swing mechanics. – Do you understand the difference?

Jack Mankin