Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Thu Nov 8 02:37:14 2001

>>> That was a quick season.

I got Jack's tape back in April, and it took me six months of trial and error and practice to finally start putting everything together. Am I a slow learner, or is that normal?

I'm going to write off 2001 as a 'rebuilding year' for me. That's not to say that I had a bad year at the plate. I didn't. But I was dissapointed with my power numbers.

Anyway- other than weight lifting- what can I do this offseason (indoors) to work on these mechanics? (I don't think that my basement ceiling is high enough to swing at a heavy bag)

Jack- thanks for all of your replies here during the season! <<<

Hi Carlos

Major Dan gave you some good advice. If you are not developing good bat speed, you can be almost certain there is something missing with your mechanics. It is next to impossible to help someone solve a problem without actually seeing his or her swing. If you can send me a video, I would be glad to point out areas where you could improve.

Jack Mankin