I am torn with this argument.. LOL. First of all, many great fast pitch hitters have a high elbow, just like some great MLB hitters have a low elbow, for example
High elbow
Low elbow
Regarding swinging up at riseball.. lightning in a bottle. Hitters can swing up at any pitch, does it mean it's the right approach? No. I don't recommend chopping down on a riseball either. I say try to stay on top of a riseball, with more of a level swing. But more importantly, learn to recognize it and lay off
Very few have or had a low back elbow.
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