Hitting video Hall of Shame

[FiveFrameSwing]

Yes, some of the instruction out there is pretty bad.

By the way, will you be showing video support, via the Hanson Principle, of late lead-arm pronation?

Link to earlier request ..... http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-hitting-technical/21126-hitting-video-hall-shame-7.html#post278872

If we can keep the topic on hitting that would be nice. The link above traces back to a video that seems to be a concern to some. Here is a GIF from that video, which includes the words used.

Rather than dive in various directions, can those that support this please do so. Can we get some verification swing clips of pros exhibiting late-leadarm-pronation?

 

[rdbass]

http://assets.zepplabs.com/videos/training_center/baseball/drills/fence_drill.mp4
http://assets.zepplabs.com/videos/training_center/baseball/drills/forced_movement_drill.mp4

 

[Eric F]

I think this falls more into the hitting video hall of fame category. It is easy to do, goes directly to a major flaw of early weight shift, makes perfect sense and teaches a feel. That does not mean a kid should swing on one leg. But being able to drive a swing from one leg translates to a good full swing easier than an early weight shift.

Yep. I can see where this drill would have some useful application with certain hitters. It does not get my vote for Hall of Shame.

 

[CoogansBluff]

When I first listened to it, I thought she was essentially saying that weight should remain on the back side throughout the swing. Having re-listened, I get it now. Although I'm not well-versed enough in the front leg/back leg debate to know where I stand on that issue.

 

[rdbass]

I think this falls more into the hitting video hall of fame category. It is easy to do, goes directly to a major flaw of early weight shift, makes perfect sense and teaches a feel. That does not mean a kid should swing on one leg. But being able to drive a swing from one leg translates to a good full swing easier than an early weight shift.

Good Drill

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[FP26]

I'm guessing subscriptions must be down...

 

[rdbass]

I'm guessing subscriptions must be down...

I smell shrimp rolls....I luv the smell of shrimp rolls in the morning...Smells like victory.

 

[personaltrainers]

lol what is this man .

 

[Pitch Doctor]

I was referring to one of these videos.

Is this right? I'm confused by this thread it seems some good drills are in here and mixed with bad drills? Is dropping the bat like this affective?

 

[Eric F]

Is this right? I'm confused by this thread it seems some good drills are in here and mixed with bad drills? Is dropping the bat like this affective?

Not everyone agrees with the approach to teaching a good swing...or what a good swing is, for that matter.