Posted by: Jimmy (jimrickon@adelphia.net) on Wed Jan 3 10:44:49 2007

> Hi everyone,
>
> Does gravity effect bat-speed? Does gravity effect bat-path? Can early rotational movements in the swing effect the use of gravity? Please discuss...
>
> Jimmy

Hi guys,

My answers to this would be yes, yes and yes.

Dont forget about that overlooked, constant force of gravity on the bat. This could explain why all strictly rotational hitters that I see have trouble with fastballs at the top of the strike-zone. They also have a glaring characteristic of hitting way to many fly-outs
and pop-ups. Could gravity be effecting the bat too soon in the rotational swing?

Jimmy