Posted by: ray porco () on Wed Dec 12 19:24:26 2001

>>> A few days ago Ray Porco asked a specific question and got a non-answer from Jack.Like I say, why don't we just put the matter to rest because I'm not going to get a specific answer to a specific question. I accept that reality and so we might as well move on to the next topic.<<<
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> Hi BatMan
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> Below is the only question Ray asked.
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> question:
> “two pitches thrown - one over the center of the plate and one on the outside corner. where do you feel the optimum contact point for either pitch is, in relation to home plate?”
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> My answer was: “Ray, normally I would have a batter practice making contact when the bat becomes perpendicular for most pitch placements. But there will be times (being jammed with a pitch for one) when this is not the best choice. --- Contact is made about even with the lead-knee.”
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> What more did you want me to respond to? -- In order to relate the contact point to the plate, I would have needed to know the batters length of stride and point of foot-plant in relationship to the plate.
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> Jack Mankin


jack,

can i reverse the question?
in order for the contact point to occur at the center of the plate on the front edge of the plate, what would the batter's length of stride and point of foot-plant be in relation to the plate?

thanks,
ray porco
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