Posted by: George () on Sat Sep 1 19:46:28 2007

> Should the weight shift from 50/50 straight to the stride or should I go from 50/50 stance to more weight on my back side and then onto 50/50 again?? I am having trouble striding to a closed front foot and I think it has something to do with how I go back on my back side before striding.<

go from 50/50 stance to more weight on my back side and then onto 50/50
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Dave. See George Brett, or simply step slightly at an angle toward the plate. The load should take care of itself. Or go to rarefilms.com and get the Ted Williams videos. Ted explains how to wait and keep from pulling the ball foul. Basically you move the back foot away from the plate and move the front foot toward the plate. This allows you to hit at right angles and maximize plate coverage.
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1966 & 1972 "Batting With Ted Williams" plus "The Science of Hitting" w/Ted Williams (instructional films, both on one DVD!)

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