Posted by: Jimmy () on Thu Feb 22 12:13:25 2007

> Hi Jimmy why is it that you do not answer questions? You avoid tough questions and
only espouse rhetoric and name calling. I quoted a study that concurs that 20% of the
velocity achieved by mechanically sound major league pitchers is achieved by directional
movement. I also mentioned the throwing arm should not move before shoulder rotation
is completed which is similar to hitting. The arms in hitting should not disconnect before
contact. This is where you and I disagree. If a pitcher disconects before shoulder rotation
is completed he is not mechanically sound. Yes there are similarities between pitching and
hitting, there are also body positioning differances which you chose not to address. I
believe that you are the misguided one.

coach,

Obviously there are differences in hitting and pitching. Anyone can figure that one out.
The point is that there are similarities in the movements as well.

You stated that " 20% of the velocity achieved by mechanically sound major league pitchers
is achieved by directional movement". This is one of those similarities. Who knows what
the percentage is, but there are directional (LINEAR) movements in a quality baseball
swing. Especially with the hands and barrel.

Have you ever hit with a wood bat in a game? Have you ever hit a ball over 500 feet with
that wood bat in a game? I didn't think so.

Don't try to accuse me of avoiding anything. I make points that are true. What is so hard
for any of the die hard rotation guys in here to understand? LINEAR ONLY =
BAD.......ROTATION ONLY = BAD.......ROTATION + LINEAR = MAJOR LEAGUE SWING.

Jimmy