I wouldn't dismiss what they do, chalking it up to the bats. Clearly how they swing is unconventional. But, it has had dramatic results against some of the best programs, and pitchers in college softball. ULL's hitting success has been consistent for years. "Conventional" hitting teams are...
When you measure your kids, do you have them swing at it (pitcher's position) or off to the side? What distance? I am tring to figure out how accurate this thing is. The speeds seem slow, even when I measure myself.
I see a lot of people use Right View Pro with the clips of hitters that they choose. I found a cheaper video capture program called MotionPro. It's just like RVP without the MLB licensing cost. The reason I mention it is because MP allows you to use your own clips. If you have a DVR, DVD player...
Mike,
I would stick to your original plan with wood bats. The worry that you have with bat weight is easy to fix. Think Sammy Sosa and Albert Belle! That's right cork it! It is very easy to do (if you aren't trying to cheat). All you need is a drill, wood glue and some old tennis balls.
I have...