I have noticed this year that their seems to be quite a few split grip hitters on some prominate d1 teams, i have always tried to discourage that in a hitter, is it something that should be left alone, it seems with as much talent as some of these players have it would be easy for them to change to a conventional grip.
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I'll respond later with some science, but for now, the announcer has made a total fool of herself.
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- Apr 15, 2012
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This is very interesting. I have also noticed some of the girls using the split grip. I can't wait to hear the science behind it and the discussion to come. Here's a video I found on a drill.
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Being totally sarcastic here;
If I blink my eyes faster my hips will turn better.
What the heck do the grip and hips have to do with each other? She says the key to the grip is the hips. WHAT?!!?
Yes, the split grip MAY help get both hands involved in throwing the barrel, and it may provide more leverage in doing so.
I guess the theory is to make the hitter swing the bat using the forces that you would use with a 4 ended lug wrench when changing a car tire. You apply force in opposite directions around the point between the hands. But, you should do that anyway, whether your hands are split or not.
She could be right, in that the split gets the bottom hand involved for a hitter who is using just the top, but the hips have no effect on this movement. Yes, all hitters should lead with the hips. All hitters should use both hands to throw the barrel, but you don't need a split grip to accomplish those moves.
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