Yep, same old stuff. Apparently physics no longer exist on this planet... That is the only way some of this stuff makes any sense.
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barrel perpendicular to spine and parallel to the shoulder line .. from a TILTED axis. Stand him straight up and his barrel path is down to level. Measure the barrel path from the body not the ground.
Good post. These are all things that I think most of us agree on. The complete disregard for the laws of physics that some people have totally baffles me...I think you answered your own question… maybe he is getting fooled. Getting on top is not a band aid fix, a hitter always wants to have his hands above the ball, regardless of pitch type. some hitters are better low ball hitters than others, some high. Trout has practiced extensively on hitting the high pitch because he has recognized it as a trouble spot in his swing. He actually practices hitting balls at his eye level.
FYI...I also have no issue with your post. The point of view is important. But it doesn't disqualify someone else's thoughts if they are using a different point of view. Both could be correct, just from a different perspective.View attachment 23348
barrel perpendicular to spine and parallel to the shoulder line .. from a TILTED axis. Stand him straight up and his barrel path is down to level. Measure the barrel path from the body not the ground.
But hitting the top half does not result in line drives. Hitting the top half results in ground balls. I know you are trying to listen to what pros says, but I am listening to what the laws of physics say... Not that I don't believe what the pros promote, but if it disregards the laws of physics, I have to question it.
Again, this has nothing to do with what they say they do. It has everything to do with the truth of what physics says about it. Of course, you can always choose to not believe physics. That is your choice...
I believe that is the first time you have acknowledged this. It's good to finally see.FP26, yes we know the physics side and how the barrel plains the pitch during the "down to".. Top half is an aiming reference..
So what adjustments do you give hitters when they are trying to get behind the ball but constantly popping up or swinging under ?
I believe that is the first time you have acknowledged this. It's good to finally see.
I typically use the ladder drill from Tewks. It's essentially similar to the Bonds drill but not as extreme. Typically I find their posture is off and this drill helps that.
I have always said they swing "down to" (NOT "DOWN TO THE BALL") and avoid letting the barrel loop under.. Yes the Bonds drill is a good drill.. It helps folks learn barrel control while hitting through the target...
What adjustments did you make or have students make during games when getting behind the ball wasn't enough ? You or your students kept swinging under the ball or popping up?
Yes, on every swing I take my weight is my left foot (I hit LHed) and as I start swinging, my weight shifts to my right foot at the time of contact with the ball...perfect "FYB".Mud, have you ever been in a leveraged fyb position before swinging ? If you had you would understand the meaning of top half while hitting the ball out front, where you can actually see it vs trying to loop the barrel behind the ball.