Thoughts on this swing

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Jan 6, 2009
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This was a HR over center.

I think there is some arm action in the swing. A little slotting and pulling with the arms on the hands/bat.

I’m sure some will say it has some bat drag.
 
Apr 2, 2015
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Woodstock, man
I’m sure some will say it has some bat drag.

A little. Hands behind the back elbow = bat drag
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Point 1. Even MLB hitters could improve their swing. Call Me.

Point 2. It's possible to hit home runs with bat drag. Usually they are pull hits though.

Here is the result of his bat drag. Near contact, he must push both biceps away from his body, thus further slowing the bat head.
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Apr 20, 2018
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SoCal
He pulls /drags a little but recovers nicely to get arms/ hands back in front. I don't know if that slowed the bat down. If it did, couldn't be very much. It was a HR to CF. Like to see his tee work or front toss practice. My guess is he doesn't drag then. When timing a MLB pitcher these athletes will do anything to put the barrel on the ball including drag on occasion.
 

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