This shows the barrel getting up to speed when the end of the bat points at the catcher, and the hands dont reach max speed until out front more.
i would still see the benefit in helping the barrel get started instead of waiting for the hand path to take it there. I can see the combination of the two making peak acceleration.
The idea that 'turn the barrel' is an *approach* and not just a way of thinking about having 'live and independent hands' or a 'tight hand pivot point' or however you want to talk about the role of the hands in the swing is really weird to me. If you are just referring to TM, then he has a lot more to say about the swing then just torquing the handle. Go see his twitter today, for example, there's a lot to absorb (I'll leave it there, seek it out if you're interested).
Same goes for turn the triangle *vs* torquing the handle. I don't see it as either/or. I use both concepts depending on the hitter and where they are with their swing.
Julray asked: how do you teach torquing the handle? I talk to hitters about the changing pressure points in their grip as they move through what is typically called the 'rock the u' or 'tip and rip' parts of the swing. As you 'rock the u', IMO, your hands aren't dead ... it's NOT just moving your elbows through space ... your hands are actively working the handle for maximum torque and ultimately whip.
Wouldn't it help to know the hitter(amateur....pro or what) before making it a 'model swing'......I would also be curious on a poll of how many like this skeleton's swing? Would hate to use this as a model swing if people don't think it is correct. Please identify why it would not be ideal. thanks.
Hands in charge.I don’t think actively torquing the handle is what is done in pro swings.
Hands/forearms launch barrel into tightest possible pendulum like path to ball
She is NOT a PRO! How dare you use her as an example...