Posted by: rql () on Sat Mar 23 19:33:26 2002

I just noticed that Bonds and A-Rod both have quite a pronounced back leg bend at contact (almost forming a "L", or "backwards L" depending on your vantage point).
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> Are there any MLB 300+/40+ hitters out there who's back leg does not form a "L" at contact??
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> When I made a conscious attempt to do this in the cages last night, I crushed the ball. (although my back was killing me last night!)
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> Carlos
.Carlos the L is a symptom of correct hip rotation you may want to think about it while you are building muscle memory but move on to thinking about core hip and shoulder rotation to put you at the next level.