My DD and I attended a softball camp on Friday and Pat Murphy from the University of Alabama was discussing hitting techniques. His philosophy was the palm of your right hand (right handed batter) during the zone of impact should be facing up. This is totally different than what our batting coach teaches. He teaches "shake hands" style of batting. On the video that I posted earlier this week the quality of the video plus the batting net might not show what she is doing with her hands. I spoke to several parents at the camp and they agree with Murphy's philosophy and recommend that we look into it.
I have a few questions for everyone here:
1) I have been told that palm up is the correct style, producing the best power and "shake hands" is the the best for contact?
2) How many high schools and colleges teach "palm up" or "shake hands"?
One thing that sticks in my mind as I post this is something that Pat Murphy told us. He said that batting swings are like girls and hair cuts. There are tons of different styles and colors and that they need to find what works for them.
I'm sure he was being polite and wasn't trying to offend anyone but it was obvious he teaches "palm up". Our coach teaches the opposite but it sounds like he is one of the few where we live that teaches that style.
Your thoughts?
I have a few questions for everyone here:
1) I have been told that palm up is the correct style, producing the best power and "shake hands" is the the best for contact?
2) How many high schools and colleges teach "palm up" or "shake hands"?
One thing that sticks in my mind as I post this is something that Pat Murphy told us. He said that batting swings are like girls and hair cuts. There are tons of different styles and colors and that they need to find what works for them.
I'm sure he was being polite and wasn't trying to offend anyone but it was obvious he teaches "palm up". Our coach teaches the opposite but it sounds like he is one of the few where we live that teaches that style.
Your thoughts?