I can understand the application of a little force at the initiation of the swing to keep the barrel from getting left behind and 'wrapped'. I also understand that there must be some force applied to the handle to maintain the proper arc of the bat otherwise the barrel, being heavier, will want to track inside the hand path. At some point centrifugal force takes over and continual application of force to the barrel is no longer necessary. But I have always thought that these things were largely instinctive and did not have to be emphasized unless there was an obvious flaw. In some ways it's like not telling a hitter to start with the hips unless you see a problem, if you tell them 'hips first' you risk them disconnecting and spinning.
Overall, for me I guess it's more a question of when you cease applying pressure to the handle.
A similar question is; For the outside pitch, with the top hand, do you push the bat out there or release it?
Overall, for me I guess it's more a question of when you cease applying pressure to the handle.
A similar question is; For the outside pitch, with the top hand, do you push the bat out there or release it?