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Jun 17, 2009
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Do you recall what this drill was about?
 

rdbass

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Jun 5, 2010
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Not here.
These were posted as 'laser the ball':
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There is a difference of 'Laser the ball' and 'knob to the ball'
Not that any one seems to care......
 
Jun 17, 2009
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Portland, OR
These were posted as 'laser the ball':
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There is a difference of 'Laser the ball' and 'knob to the ball'
Not that any one seems to care......

Those that paid close attention to Gwyn's usage of "knob to the ball" know that what he meant was the same thing as "laser to the ball". Those that physically attempt to take the knob to the ball misinterpret Gwyn's intention.
 
Mar 13, 2015
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Those that paid close attention to Gwyn's usage of "knob to the ball" know that what he meant was the same thing as "laser to the ball". Those that physically attempt to take the knob to the ball misinterpret Gwyn's intention.
You're absolutely right FFS! That goes for a ton of cues that are out there. "Keep your weight back" is one that's notorious and many more of course. That just comes to mind because I've heard a gazillion times.

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Jul 16, 2013
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Pennsylvania
Those that paid close attention to Gwyn's usage of "knob to the ball" know that what he meant was the same thing as "laser to the ball". Those that physically attempt to take the knob to the ball misinterpret Gwyn's intention.

Unfortunately some people take the knob que way too far. It isn't the que that causes the problem, it is the way it is used. Could say the same thing about every que.
 
May 3, 2014
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Unfortunately some people take the knob que way too far. It isn't the que that causes the problem, it is the way it is used. Could say the same thing about every que.

Still know some programs that have hitters practice knocking ball off tee with knob of bat...
 
Jul 16, 2013
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Pennsylvania
Still know some programs that have hitters practice knocking ball off tee with knob of bat...

I don't doubt it. I know some that teach squishing the bug, swinging level (literally), or swinging down (more extreme than they should). I know where you stand on instruction, but I can even see those ques dangerous if they are not utilized correctly. Just imagine what a hitter would do if you simply instructed them to "turn the barrel and SNAP" without providing any type of context ahead of time... I know you wouldn't allow any of your hitters to do that, but I can see someone that doesn't understand the concepts ending up with results they are not happy with.

NOTE: Pitching instruction in this area is even worse than the hitting instruction...
 

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