Posted by: Major Dan (markj89@charter.net) on Fri Nov 30 07:28:34 2001

My hands are the most significant problem with my swing. I watched a video of myself yesterday and I was casting big time. Any advice on how to keep that back elbow tucked in until the point of contact?
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> > Do the fence drill, at least that's what Epstein says to do.
> >>I think that Joe Morgans chicken wing could remind you to pull the elbow down first.Also either pulling back with top hand or going horizontal from vertical with the hands will pull the elbow in tight and stop casting.

RQL - the Morgan chicken-wing! When I started learning about top hand torque, etc. here, I realized that that is what he was reminding himself of. Thanks for bringing up that reminder.

As for the fence drill, its very dangerous done as most instructors do it. It will force you to push the knob forward and get linear.
If you vary the drill by standing as far from the fence as the bat will be with your top hand arm in the "L" position, shoulders rotated to contact, then it could help you.
IMO, casting is essentially pushing the hands out early. Try to feel the hands push and eliminate that movement. Replace it with elbow tucked in and shoulders turning through into contact.