Posted by: BatMan () on Wed Nov 28 18:46:26 2001

>>> Actually I SUSPECT that he hands/arms play a bigger role than what is widely believed, and I think the role of the lower body is commonly overstated. <<<
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> Hi Batman
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> The answer to a couple questions would help me to better understand your position. --- What do you see the hands/arms doing (above what I described) that adds to generating bat speed? – Do you think that the need for shoulder rotation is also overstated & what do you see generating shoulder rotation?
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> Jack Mankin
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Q: "What do you see the hands/arms doing (above what I described) that adds to generating bat speed?"

A: Moving quickly


Q: "Do you think that the need for shoulder rotation is also overstated & what do you see generating shoulder rotation?"

A: Shoulder rotation "speed" or "quickness" is important only to the extent that it (shoulder rotation) does not impede the "speed" or "quickness" of the arms/hands. Degree of shoulder rotation is what is important and the same could be said of hip rotation.