I have read some of Mankin's stuff lately about how all energy and speed should be about depleted at contact, and not saved for the follow through
I don't necessarily disagree with this, but explain this....
I have two girls I work with, both have pretty sound mechanics, both are athletic, both are in a strong position at impact.....
Girl #1 - Weight 125lbs, Bat Speed at Impact 63mph, Best Hits 245'
Girl #2 - Weight 170lbs, Bat Speed at Impact 71mph, Best Hits 215'
My explanation is - it is important to sustain bat speed through contact, and not be slowed by the collision of bat/ball. What stat I don't have, and might be the telling story is that I suspect Girl #1 has a bat speed of lets say 40mph immediately after impact, and Girl #2 is at 32mph (guessing). I suspect ones legs, hands, core are stronger?
Any thoughts?
I don't necessarily disagree with this, but explain this....
I have two girls I work with, both have pretty sound mechanics, both are athletic, both are in a strong position at impact.....
Girl #1 - Weight 125lbs, Bat Speed at Impact 63mph, Best Hits 245'
Girl #2 - Weight 170lbs, Bat Speed at Impact 71mph, Best Hits 215'
My explanation is - it is important to sustain bat speed through contact, and not be slowed by the collision of bat/ball. What stat I don't have, and might be the telling story is that I suspect Girl #1 has a bat speed of lets say 40mph immediately after impact, and Girl #2 is at 32mph (guessing). I suspect ones legs, hands, core are stronger?
Any thoughts?