If the belly button moves laterally towards the pitcher then BOTH legs were used to stride.Did you just say Barry is a hack?! Wow. What lengths we will go to save some.. lol
Yeah the front leg is bent bc it’s the one that’s striding! Like when you walk.. The back leg is a post. JR is the same. Mookie & Trout as well. They use proper technique before chasing power.
Bottom line your load and stride should match your gait cycle w a few nuances of course..
And for the hundredth time.. when describing motion you should put up examples of motion. Still pictures are so old and just serve their purpose as mantle pieces or as one direct moment in time or for an old guy to mislead folks into believing he actually knows what he’s talking about. Here’s another example of a great hitter that use the front leg to stride.. this is your model right?
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It appears that his back leg is extending but the front leg had already started its descent so that’s not striding w your back leg or it would have extended earlier to push AP forward. Cause and effect doesnt discriminate. Guess again hack! lol
Watch closely E.. he torques the leg for stability and leverage which helps propel him forward to his center so he can stride w his front side. Which helps create timing and adjustability. But the tell is in AP stance. See how he sets up 50/50? That will promote proper gait which will lead to proper timing w proper closure when needed.
Just remember TM likes the back leg to stride also.. he’s revised lately he can’t deny the correct way either. You should too!
Old back leg stride. Strike out king.
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New front leg mvp season
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He’s been the best hitter in baseball after he stopped using the rear leg for striding & power. Go figure
He (AJ) became a better hitter when he centered his hands more in front of his body and realized the hands don't do much besides provide a pivot point for bat to rotate around. I didn't say the hand do nothing but they are more for aiming not a huge power source.