Lafayette ... any comments on their hitter's mechanics?

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Nov 29, 2011
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Wouldn't that be less leverage with the split grip?

I give Lotief credit for tying to be on the cutting edge, but.....you will not find those mechanics in MLB. I know the way this group thinks, someone will post a pic of a MLB player striding open guessing inside, but none bat the way ULL is teaching. They get away with it because of composite bats and 200' fences.

The interesting thing I noted in several of the clips above and especially this one...
The batters hands are not touching each other and the knuckles are not lined up in a typical fashion.
I presume the intent of this is to generate a stronger point of contact (using more human leverage) as opposed to generating more bat speed and sacrificing some leverage.
 
Jun 17, 2009
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This one cleared the RF fence but was gloved back into play for a single.

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May 8, 2009
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This one cleared the RF fence but was gloved back into play for a single.

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We have found great results learning snf with in an open, near 45 degree stance. We have found a slight split grip is a great way to learn to turn the barrel. Combine the two with a snap stop and you have a great drill to hit oppo with power.

Why not take them to a game? I have seen several ASU hitters doing similiar.
 
Jun 27, 2011
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North Carolina
One of the shots that changed tennis was the open-stance forehand. Andre Agassi was among the first that made a weapon of it. It allowed tennis players to cover more court since they don't have to cross over their feet, but what made it possible was the ability to generate power with the shot. Perhaps the new rackets helped in the regard.

Also, the open forehand is especially effective against hard serves. As powerful as rackets and the players have become, notice that it's the baseliners and service-returners who have thrived for the most part post-Sampras. I propose that the open forehand has a lot to do w/ it.

Point being, it's kinda similar to what we're talking about here.

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Well, maybe I could've found some bigger pictures. :)
 
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Nov 29, 2011
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With a shift and swing/forward by coiling, it would of been way out. This is an all hands swing. This is a 45 degree SnF without the stretch, but the barrel turn and hands are great.

With the bats they use all you have to do is hit it on the barrel. This is why this swing works. I believe with better mechanics it will allow you to slightly miss squaring it up and it will still carry. With this swing she squares it up and it doesn't go over.

This one cleared the RF fence but was gloved back into play for a single.

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