See embedded answersCan you describe exactly what the movements are that make "myofascial swings" different than what is conventionally thought to produce bat speed?
It is funny that you mention this. I believe you were involved in a recent conversation revolving around bat speed in Shawn's thread concerning the blast data that was captured during the Correa swing posted but maybe you weren't I can't remember who was all involved. Anyway there was discussion going on about how the bat speed made a big jump right before contact.
To be honest I have know idea if the fascial slings help generate more bat speed or not but you will probably be able to answer the question for me going off of my answer below.
Short answer: In theory if the hitter moves correctly (uses middle as the engine) and maintains some type of anchor on the backside (consider the rear leg& pelvis to be dead weight) when the middle starts to rotate the fascia will start stretching (MOI of the dead weight???). Once the brakes are applied just before contact the energy from the bungee cords are released and transferred into the blow. Would this type of thing cause a late increase in bat speed?????
Do you know any drills that focus on using the facial slings?
Just learn how to move from the middle leg and pelvis are dead weight.
Edit: You need to understand something. If you believe that the body is like a Tensegrity model it doesn't matter what swing theory you use the Myofascial system plays a role in the swing. The swing theory that I have been discussing the last couple of days just leverages the system better than others.
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