Posted by: BatMan () on Thu Nov 29 07:36:06 2001

>>> Q: "What do you see the hands/arms doing (above what I described) that adds to generating bat speed?"
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> A: Moving quickly
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> Q: "Do you think that the need for shoulder rotation is also overstated & what do you see generating shoulder rotation?"
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> A: Shoulder rotation "speed" or "quickness" is important only to the extent that it (shoulder rotation) does not impede the "speed" or "quickness" of the arms/hands. Degree of shoulder rotation is what is important and the same could be said of hip rotation. <<<
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> Hi Batman
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> It appears from your answer that you think batters who extend their hands (and knob) the quickest develop the greatest bat-head speed at contact? Do you think a video analysis of the best hitters (average + power) would support your argument?
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> Jack Mankin

Yes, as long as (1)hips, shoulder, hands work as a unit and (2) as long as the hands/knob takes a circular path, particularly on an inside pitch.
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