Posted by: Derby Boy () on Sun Sep 1 15:10:17 2002

>>> Quick hips and especially quick hands. Like the pros say, shorter distance equals shorter swing which translates into being able to wait for the ball loner before committing yourself. <<<
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> > Hi Bill
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> > You noted the importance of quick ‘hips’ and ‘hands’. Do you think quick ‘shoulders’ are equally important?
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> > Jack Mankin
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> Yes I do since they all work together.
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I don't think you have to be particularly quick with the hands or hips or shoulders. I think as long as you have quick reaction time in judging the ball, then swing, everything will fall into place. What distinguishes some hitters from others is some can read the pitch quicker than others.