Posted by: Bill 1476 () on Thu Sep 5 12:32:25 2002

Can someone tell me why it is that the fence drill does not get any attention at this site? It would seem like a drill that is so compatible with rotational mechanics would get a lot of attention. Just wondering.
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> > > > The fence drill is a poor drill. To do it you have to pull the bat through the hitting area rather then push it.
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> > > > F. J.
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> > > Sorry, Frank, but the fence drill, used properly prevents casting and promotes rotational mechanics.
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> > Frank, I would have to agree with Bill. There is a right way to do the fence drill that will promote rotational mechanics ( and you will PUSH the bat ). There is a wrong way of doing the fence drill that will promote linear mechanics ( you will PULL the bat).
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> What do you mean by 'PULL the bat' vs 'PUSH the bat' ?
> Exactly how do you do the fence drill correctly? I always hit the fence with my bat when my shoulders rotate into the 'pitch'. What am I doing wrong?

Dilbert I have to run but the quick answer is don't get close enough to the fence that it impedes your swing.