Posted by: Michael G () on Sun Sep 16 19:50:47 2007

> >>> Below is a video illustration which shows how the leg load facilitates overall power and batspeed. The illustration is not meant to advertise for demarini, but to show the contribution of what successful hitters like Kirby Pucket used to generate power. <<<
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> Hi Michael
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> I developed a video clip that is mainly to discuss PLT. However, at the beginning of the clip I address you’re above statement. I would be interested in your thoughts.
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> <a href="http://www.batspeed.com/media/Bonds_Arod_PLT.wmv">High Knee Lift & PLT</a>
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> Jack Mankin



Jack Mankin. Thanks for the comparisons in the video. It's amazing how much in common to great hitters have. With Alex I noticed his load from the leg lift seemed to result in a tighter coil at initiation. So I would figure the higher the kick the greater the load which I would think would help his bat sppeed once begun.

As to why Alex uses somewhat of a reduced kick it could have more emphasis that he was not getting it down on time enough to reach the consistency he desired. I think you might have eluded to that in the past or someone had a post up awhile back in which his front foot was moving forward more then that it is now.

With Barry I think he has probably the most confidence going right now so he is probably less likely to use as much of a leg load and because of his exceptional quickness he can afford to let the ball get in on him more and just react though currently I think he is in somewhat of a slump. Maybe he is not picking up the ball quick enough as I see him fouling pitches off he usually hits. I did notice on a post of video that his swing has a lot in common with Ruth's and Ruth did not use a leg lift.