Posted by: Brian (support@batspeed.com) on Wed Feb 21 14:13:38 2007

> If you would actually read Teacherman's post, you would understand it a little more accurately.
>
> He stated that there are linear components to THE swing NOT the swing that you tried to use as an example. I'm sure Teacherman would agree with me when I state that (the swing that "rotational" mechanics promotes is not in the hitting zone long enough. And to
> actually hit the ball on the sweet-spot, the hitter has to apply a more linear path to the barrel in the hitting zone.)
>
> Jimmy

Jimmy & TM:

First, let's try to make some progrss by cutting through the ambiguity (i.e., "there are linear components") and have you demonstrate the exact frame(s) and exact movement(s) that identify the "linear components" in either John or Pete Rose's swing. A video demonstation would be best, but if you do not have that available, then be as specific as you in identifying the frames.

Second, Jack (in the Final Arc 2 and new Swing Review Program) has a very simple method of instructing players on the correct hand path. Explain exactly how you teach a batter to use a rotational swing with linear components.

Brian