Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Tue Feb 26 10:34:18 2002

>>> Jack,
If the hand-path is wider on an outside pitch, do you sacrifice power? <<<

Hi Somebody

Taking a wider hand-path with linear extension mechanics does definitely reduce bat speed and power. But good rotational hitters experience much less reduction. They add additional top-hand-torque at initiation to make up for the lack of bottom-hand-torque applied at contact.

Jack Mankin