Posted by: Jake (ferreri@bigfoot.com) on Mon Sep 16 11:13:28 2002

Hi
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> > > > I think A-rod is a Linear hitter he weight swift but use's alot of Bht
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> > > Alfred, I have several clips of A-rod, some side view, some front view, one back and one top. Could you please tell me what specifics I can look for in his swing that (1) indicates he is a linear hitter and (2) what specifics I can look for to observe him not only using bht, but "a lot" of bht. This could help me immensly in understanding some of these concepts. Thanks.
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> > Look at his legs from the side view and and when his back shoulder pulls back
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> Alfred, what exactly are you saying is happening with his legs when his back shoulder pulls back? Can I assume you mean when the back shoulder starts turning towards the catcher? And if not, at what point are you referring to?
> The only thing different I see is that generally A-rod lands with somewhat more of a bent front leg than most hitters. But of course that wouldn't necessairily make him a "linear" hitter.
> Any additional and more specific information qould be greatly appreciated. I am always hearing where this specific hitter is rotational or that hitter is linear, or this one uses tht but that one uses bht only. More specific details could greatly assist me in finally zeroing in on a specific hitter. Once again, thanks so much.

Brett,

If you could possibly send some of your clips to me I'd appreciate it a lot. Give me an e-mail. Thanks.