Posted by: Richard Schenck () on Thu May 2 17:17:13 2002

will the method described on this site hurt the batter's timing and/or ability to hit the ball to all fields
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> what are any other possible downsides?

Jonathon

My sons have been trying this for a short time. The early results are very positive. They are not only able to hit to all fields they are able to do so with power. Now, when I say power I mean drive the ball to the wall in all fields. My sons are 5'10" 150 lbs and 5'8" 165 so they are not big physical specimens. They are able to rotate, keep the hands in, stay inside the ball and drive it. They are able to do this against very quick pitching. The technique does not preclude you from having success. Maybe it's not for everyone but your cheating yourself if you don't spend some tokens trying it.