Ok...that's why it's an old saying. It's not what good hitters do.
On the right gif can you point out where Bonds is 'sitting'.
So what do good hitters do then?
Grounded or sitting
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So what do good hitters do then?
Rdbass
Show me where I said sitting was how hitting flexion was done. I do want you to explain how a hitter gets sat for me. I would appreciate your thoughts on the subject.
Show me where I said sitting was how hitting flexion was done. I do want you to explain how a hitter gets sat for me. I would appreciate your thoughts on the subject.
It depends, because I believe in trying to keep the back foot planted as long as possible (even though the foot comes up quickly/early). There is a time in many swings where both heels are in the air at the same time. I think that is good timing to work off as well.
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Personally I think it is a good video. In my opinion there are a lot of different ways to think about hitting and a lot of different cues that can be used and be effective. It is all in the way they are explained, but more importantly understood by the student. I particularly like the beginning of his discussion. The concept of 'forward yet back' can be very confusing to younger hitters.
In your title it says 'sitting' doesn't it. 'Hitting flexion' is you changing the subject. I thought I gave my thoughts on the posted subject/question.
Your thought was hitters get sat, nothing on the how/why. I did say hitting flexion, I just used sitting because most everyone refers to getting sat as sitting. Please explain sat in how it defers from sitting, I really want to hear your thoughts on the subject.
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Here is Griff at two points, Griffey and Bonds are poster boys for the sitting.
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I would consider this timing as ideal,
For the most part in amateurs swings, if they have both feet/heels on the ground they have something wrong. If both heels/feet are down together in a pro swing, they are more then likely making an adjustment.
Rdbass,
I have a better clip for you if you want to discuss sitting and getting sat.
I have a better clip for you if you want to discuss sitting and getting sat.
You teach the sequence in the Carpenter video? I guess it doesn't matter so much what the feet are doing. Carpenter looks to be flat footed or have both feet on the ground at the same time. Maybe I need to take a closer look of what I consider to be rotating into footplant.
