Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Thu Nov 28 06:33:23 2002

Hi Gentlemen

A very good discussion on the question: “Does maximum bat speed occur at full extension.” There were so many replies that we ran out of room on the page. So, I am continuing it as a new thread.

I would just like to interject a couple questions to your discussion. -- For those that hold the position that maximum bat speed occurs at full extension, is it true for in-side as well as out-side pitches?

Do you think the “hook effect” has an impact on bat speed? If so, does its maximum effect occur “at” or “before” full extension of the arms?

Your thoughts,

Jack Mankin