Posted by: () on Sat Mar 16 16:34:17 2002

>>> If you have a batter who's hips are flying open use this simple technique. Point the batter's front foot back toward the catcher. It will keep his hips in that one nanosecond longer. It can be the difference between a line drive and a weak pop out. <<<
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> > Hi - A Student of the Game
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> > Welcome to the site. -- What distinction do you see between "hips flying open" and "separation" (hips opening while keeping shoulders closed)? There are a number of coaches who believe that the more the hips open before the hands (and shoulders) start moving the better the results. What are your thoughts?
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> > Jack Mankin
> > I dont understand,sorry, what do u think Jack?
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Epstein spends a lot of time addressing this particular subject. Why wouldn't you want your hips to fly open? Isn't this a timing issue? If your hips opening is, a moment later, driving shoulder rotation, I would say, that's a good thing.

Mark H.