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You somehow turned this into a mechanics thread..you have a problem
You somehow turned this into a mechanics thread..you have a problem
You somehow turned this into a mechanics thread..you have a problem
If you don’t have some anterior tilt (posture) into toe touch you don’t have your legs (glutes) and a few things happen.. spacing will be lost meaning inside pitches will be hit foul. The hips are in the way so the hands must come around. The ability to wait on the low and away pitch will dissipate bc when the hips extend early you stand up which raises the knob of the bat which puts you over and around the ball. The hips are pulling too early (centripetal to centrifugal). The hands will set the direction of the swing. The hips will keep the body and hands going in the same direction longer or pull them off line.
So it’s not hit outside pitches or low pitches. Just ensure that your body is able to make adjustments as deep as possible with space to operate. Thinking outside and down does that coupled w a good set up or posture. Watch Mikes belt line not change one bit on the low pitch but comes up some for the other two. Notice the shorter stride for the higher pitches? Good posture w good reactions. Miggy set low but comes up pretty quickly.
edit: so when you see a pro working down and away his whole tee/toss routine. This is what he is solidifying. His ability to stay through the ball or on plane.
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...an out is an out.
I disagree with this. A ball in play has a chance to move runners. A K does not.
With a 10-0 lead in the 2nd inning and bases load I am selling out for a bomb...sorry
With a 10-0 lead in the 2nd inning and bases load I am selling out for a bomb...sorry
Got one first at bat in the first!