The rear forearm is flat/level at toe touch on almost every MLB hitter.
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Also notice where the bat is pointed. The forearm and bat are in an "L" position
What do you teach once the swing starts?
I promote whatever MLB players do in games. They take their back elbow down toward the hip, as far down as the belt. Of course, the rear forearm starts to supinate. Then, you're trying to keep both biceps as close to the torso as possible because of the Conservation of Angular momentum (think of ice skaters slowing/speeding up), and because that's what most MLB hitters do.
I'm assuming your still talking about after toe touch. But, no the rear forearm would not remain high or tight after toe touch.Forearm high and tight as long as possible?
I'm assuming your still talking about after toe touch. But, no the rear forearm would not remain high or tight after toe touch.
The forearm must extend after hip slot in order for the bat head to cover the plate.
The forearm then would move 'high' (even with elbow) or low depending on where the ball is.
90+% of youth hitters don't get the rear forearm correct at toe touch, so it ruins everything else afterwards.
Do you want it at a 90 angle at elbow slot?
1) What does the rear elbow do between launch and elbow slot is really what I'm looking for....
2) I have always taught hands high and inside