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Dec 10, 2015
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Varsity coach just informed today that she didn't like my hitting instructions to the modified girls. We were in agreement with separation and coiling, as well as hands and hips, but that "swoosh thing" wasn't going to cut it. Her reason is that the hitters will be facing faster pitching and knob to the ball puts the bat path in a straight line and therefore quicker to the ball. I suggested to her that this is really a timing issue but she would have none of it. So, pros and cons of know to the ball, please.
 

rdbass

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Jun 5, 2010
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Varsity coach is focusing on the wrong end of the bat(knob). Varsity coach should be focusing on the part of the bat that hits the ball(barrel).
 
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Varsity coach just informed today that she didn't like my hitting instructions to the modified girls. We were in agreement with separation and coiling, as well as hands and hips, but that "swoosh thing" wasn't going to cut it. Her reason is that the hitters will be facing faster pitching and knob to the ball puts the bat path in a straight line and therefore quicker to the ball. I suggested to her that this is really a timing issue but she would have none of it. So, pros and cons of know to the ball, please.

Spam her e-mail with 1000's of Bonds and Cabrera Gifs. She'll either see the light or fire you..either way problem solved :p
 

rdbass

It wasn't me.
Jun 5, 2010
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This is what I picture(knob to the ball):
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Not this(turning the barrel):
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