Posted by: Dave (NYTino20@aol.com) on Sat Apr 21 16:49:54 2007

Good move in widening the stance. But also focus on getting the head of the bat in front of the plate. The bat head should be at least 6 inches to a foot in front of the plate if you are standing even with the plate.
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> It is likely that you are starting your swing mechanics past the swing zone, which is making you get jammed as there is not enough time to complete the swing process. Practice taking a half swing as in the game of pepper in an effort to catch the ball out in front of the plate. And gradually move to taking a full swing. Manny Ramirez uses a one arm swing drill in an effort to hitting through the ball.

Thanx George!! This all sounds like great advice and I can't wait to try it out.