Posted by: ull3bco (lotiefmpl@bellsouth.net) on Fri Dec 6 15:22:57 2002

> > Any guidance or advice - - I know the theory discussed here is sound but I am looking for practical options for the average female athlete. Anybody?

> If she can get up to near 60 at contact and the launch angle is in that 35 to 40 degree area. The ball will travel over 200 feet in the air.

>I know a guy who teaches a interesting style, he played FB for years , gives his advise for the asking. Was able to stand half the distance to a pitching machine cranked up and make solid contact every time. An old ball playing wiseman some where in the land of Lincoln. If you want his email, post your response and I will send his email to you and let him know you will be contacting him.

> I appreciate the game, and view it as more difficult then baseball.

I would like to hear the comments of old ball playing wise man and see if his "theory" is indeed "wise" and/or practical for the female game.