Swing down?
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I don't know if you have the capability to grab a clip from a streaming feed, but the game is still available on WatchEspn.
If you can, thanks. I am always interested in hearing ways to describe different mechanics. I think staying out top is hugely important, and often use the concept that while the lower body and tilt tends to "suck the barrel under" the hands should work to stay on top. But that's different than swinging down. I look forward to your thoughts.
At times I wish SC would not swing for the fences. Might still be in it.
If they could have executed some bunts in the first FSU they should have won that game for sure. Lost count of how many times a runner was at 3rd less than 2 outs.
Lots and lots LOB.
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Announcers inferred that it is a new strategy to Oklahoma brought with the hiring of JT Gasso (last fall) as assistant coach. Some things I recall them saying were that he doesn't get into technical aspects, he says swing hard everytime vs trying to make contact, ground balls give an overall better chance of getting on base vs balls in the air.
They are definitely attacking from the top but by no means are they swinging down. Totally agree with you FFS.........
FiveFrameSwing
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Color commentator stated that the Oklahoma head coach (PG) refers to the swings as angle down.
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What about the segment on the swing down approach and the change to on plane and swing up (the ull game).
The announcer did not say attacking from the top...she said "swing down mentality"
I don't consider them to be the same thing.
Hopefully someone can get some video of OU and you can illustrate your point...CP
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For me, swing down is a swing in which one is attacking from the top. On the other hand, one can attack from the top, and depending on one's usage of the phrase, not be swinging down.
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