Posted by: swb (batspeed@integritycorp.com) on Thu Apr 25 23:07:38 2002

"Weigh shift" is not in the lexicon of "rotational hitting mechanics", which is what they speak about on this web site. Weight shift occurs up front for a "R" (rotational) hitter, and later for a "L" (linear) hitter. Weight shift is critical for a "L" hitter, to get lower body energy into the bat. However, if a "R" hitter shifts his weight during the swing, his axis of rotation (spine) will move as well. Best rotation is around a stationary axis, not a moving one. Weight shift during a swing hurts a "R" hitter.

In other words, I can tell by your terminology that your player is probably using "L" mechanics. I recommend reviewing the frame-by-frame section on the Swing Mechanics on this web site, videotaping two dozen soft-toss and batting-TEE swings, and reviewing his swing mechanics. Study "event timing", as I call it. What's supposed to happen first in a swing? (Front knee rotation, then hip rotation, then torso rotation, then the lead arm extends and pulls the bat, top-hand rotation starts, etc..). Is he starting with hand movement ("L" style), or his lower body ("R" style)?

Without actually seeing your player, it's arrogant for anyone to say he or she knows what's going wrong. Video tape his swing, review the documentation on this site (and Jack's tape, if you want to spring for it), compare and adjust, and make sure he hits about 75-100 balls off a tee per day.

Good luck .. Scott