Thread: Rotational Hitting

Hi All,

We just returned from the three hour long day one session. Two girls my dd included and about forty boys. We checked in early my daughter was a little timid at first due to the mix. They were doing video of swings right away so there were forty boys watching my dd swing for the camera. She was a little intimidated on swing one but did better on the redo, but not her best. You'll see it when they email it to me and I figure out how to post.

They did some fundamentals i.e. basic footwork, hand position, movement, etc. and leg work to develop muscle memory. My dd worked in a group of fifteen including the other girl with three instructors supervising including Mike Epstein's son, Jake. They worked with special wooden bats that have a
sweetspot and narrow handles. They hit coach tossed light weight plastic balls and did pretty well. With some supervised adjustments round two went even better. More video that included adding lines onto the screen to highlight proper movements. Three hours went by fast.

Of course afterwards my dd wanted to go to the batting cages nearby and drop some tokens. So she got a chance to work with her new knowledge and applied it well. They assigned some homework for tonight which is basically working on the techniques they learned today. Overall day one was a good experience and my dd is enthusiastic. So we are looking forward to day two.

Will keep you posted,

Pops

Hit Dr 24,
Have you seen Mike Candrea's mini-clip on Right View Pro? It defines a few key elements of hitting. Have you noticed that all of the top softball programs take a linear approach to hitting? UNLV's coach has been teaching linear acceleration for years. That program has really accelerated upon the arrival of Coach Santiago. Send me your thoughts. I would like to hear how you define the stride motion & it's true function. There are a lot of myths about the stride ( both technique & purpose ) Thanks.

Originally Posted by TeamPosey13

No, you probably didn't see me unless you were in Athens for the 2004 Olympics. Just wondering about if you played bc it much different between watching video and actually doing it... no offense.

How about a video of one of your good game swings?

Originally Posted by TeamPosey13

Mike,

I have studied video for 15 years and practiced 3-5 hours every day for 15 years. I think I know what my body does and what has to happen in the different phases of the swing. The hips cannot lead the way! Your hands have to get out before your hips go... if your hips go first then your hands go backwards. Ask Mendoza, Jung, or Candrea and see what they say.

We must have a terminology problem here because the Jung and Mendoza clips I have look pretty good. Having said that, your comments seem bizarre to me. Either we are looking at the video and seeing two different things or our definitions and terminology are separating us from understanding each other.

http://home.mindspring.com/~rmk/Jungawayslow.mpg

Here's a Jung clip that can be viewed frame by frame using your cursor keys. I'd say the hips go first and the hands stay back and rotate with the shoulders. So what am I missing?

Originally Posted by Hit Dr.24

I'm sorry Mark H, question 1.Yes and make sure backside is driving behind it. Question 2 look at any but Smith is easy to see.

I see momentum development followed by the knee driving down and in in conjunction with hip rotation. One result is the back foot rolling up onto the toe.

Originally Posted by kenkrause

Not a thing. The hips do lead the hands. The video doesn't lie.

Good. It was either that or I've been taking Zoolander crazy pills.

Mark H...

ROFL. Personally, I know some people who are addicted to those Zoolander crazy pills!

Ang