Posted by: Major Dan (markj89@charter.net) on Fri Dec 7 12:48:32 2001

Major Dan:
> > you don't find MLB players with REALLY linear mechanics but some are more linear than others (Ichiro is surprisingly rotational in his mechanics, but in a weird way)
> >
> > Mark H:
> > Isn't he though. I can't figure him out at all.
> >
> > What are Ichiro's mechanics? Is he linear or rotational?
> > For starters, his axis of rotation moves forward a lot (weight shifter?) but he seems to rotate. What does that make him?
>
> Hey, "experts"
>
> If you can't figure out if a guy is using one method or another by watching him, maybe there is no difference in the methods. You just think there is a difference. DUH!
>
> Joe A.

Interesting.. Joe - how would you describe Ichiro's hitting mechanics?