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    Right bat speeds?

    Skeptic, Good to hear from you again. You perception of my "animus" toward Mark and his seemingly patient and restrained response to me is similar to a referee missing the egregious first foul but spotting the pay back push. But no matter, I think your perception stems from being late to the...
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    Right bat speeds?

    In the "live and independent hands" swing Tom talks about, the hands are very active and turn the bat along with the forearms to begin creating whip behind the batter out of the load position. In the swing Mark promotes, the hands are basically dead and only serve to grip the bat and support the...
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    Valid method to work on bat speed?

    Believe it or not, Tom, some instructors actually teach the swing is like a rock on a rope. ;) Mike
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    Valid method to work on bat speed?

    I'm glad Mark said "it seems to me". That is a disclaimer everyone should be aware of...and further Again, as it seems to Mark. I suppose Slaught's understanding of the swing has not been further influenced by his thousands of swings taken in ML ball. So his knowledge comes not only from...
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    Any advice or suggestions welcome

    Obay, HI.com is HittingIllustrated.com. I am a regular there and consider it the best hitting site going. But, of course, everyone has an opinion on what they like best. Mikeepsteinhitting.com is another site that I consider great for getting kids going. Mike Candrea's RightviewPro hitting...
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Scott, I'm really glad to see Kelly's success! Then again I know how much time and effort you put into her swing. I wish her nothing but continued success. Mike
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Scott, my recollection of Steve's (Englishbey) instruction was this emphasis on actively turning the shoulders from the get-go. I remember Steve's thoughts on getting tension in the lead shoulder/lead arm link and turning like hell. This tension eliminated slop or slack in the swing and...
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    That happens in the summer for some of the kids. What you are saying is nothing new to me. I've coached at the travel/HS level the past 21 consecutive years. A lot of work, sweat, time, and effort has gone into coaching during these years. Scott, teaching is satisfying, no doubt. Mike
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    First things first - Scott, it's great to hear from you. We may (do) disagree on swing mechanics, but that does not (IMO) take away from the friendly discourse we have enjoyed over the years. I've not always agreed with you, and have not agreed with your sometime derisive sarcasm toward Tom...
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Skeptic, I think I have a better idea of what your swing approach is, based on the above. And that's fine, although I completely disagree with it. Obviously you beleive in what you're doing. Mike
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Skeptic, IMO, if you understand what Wright is talking about - the feeling of his shoulders beginning and ending in the same place - which we know is not reality, then relate his feeling to what you see him doing - what he says makes perfect sense. Wright talks about not getting too much of...
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Skeptic, Pardon me if I don't take your opinion in regard to MLB and college coaches. It's such a global statement, so all encompassing, that I have some doubt regarding your opinion - and I say this ONLY as it narrowly applies to this one opinion of yours. I'm sure you are very well informed...
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    When does full arm extension occur?

    Hi Skeptic, Tom isn't writing to the hitter, but to the parent who, after all, asked for help. There is a lot of detail in what Tom writes, but you need that level of detail to really gain an understanding of the movement/sequencing. I think you really know that. IMO, Tom's post was a lot...
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    rotational vs. combinational approach

    Wellphyt, Don't let Mark bring you down. I think it's great to hear about your daughter's hitting progress...but don't get too excited about it now, ya hear!? :D I know Coach Lotief well - a great guy and a great coach. To my knowledge, he has his own hitting system and obviously it works...
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    rotational vs. combinational approach

    Darrell, I respect your thoughts, as you know, especially coming from a fellow coach. We do disagree on some things concerning PCR and it's application, but that's ok. I wish you wouldn't go suspending yourself though. That is totally unneccesary, IMO. :) Mark, I was hoping for some...
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    rotational vs. combinational approach

    Mark, I believe Tom is referring to the swing system taught by Steve Englishbey...to answer your question. Rotation around the front leg/hip like a gate swinging around the gate post - such as that taught by Englishbey. I used to believe that to, but then moved on. Mark, can you explain your...
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    do i pull or push?

    Great advice, Mark. I almost forgot about that, but Class of 2012, if you take Mark's advice you will see what Tom is talking about. Tom is pretty smart about this stuff and knows the swing. I know one high level D-1 coach Tom has had a lot of influence on and the coach has the hitters to...
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    do i pull or push?

    Some of the ULL hitters were using the split grip in the CWS last year, but that is NOT taught by Coach Lotief. Unfortunately, you missed out on a great opportunity to learn from him. His team's hitting stats speak for themselves, as does his perennial Top 20 ranking, and oftentimes Top 10...
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    do i pull or push?

    Oh, and concerning the negative post right before mine from Snocatz - ignore it! Focus on the positive and on learning and improving. I like your mindset and attitude to learn - you seem hungry to me...and in this case, that's a good thing! Mike
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    do i pull or push?

    Calss of 2012, you are very observant! Williams definitely talked about hip cock. Candrea has changed his hitting philosophy since the ASA CD you have. He probably did talk about hands leading the hips back then. Now, in his RVP CD he did with former UCLA coach Sue Enquist, he says at...

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