FiveFrameSwing
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Can you explain the "resistance to that elevation" part? The lead shoulder does become elevated (moreso on lower pitches), but not sure what is resisting or how. It naturally/easily elevates for me.
Consider reviewing the video at the beginning of this thread here ==> https://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-hitting-technical/35456-importance-lead-shoulder-speed.html
As you watch professional swings, notice that the lead shoulder goes in the opposite direction of the bat head. You want your lead shoulder to become opened quickly. Unfortunately young body-unaware type hitters key into the "lead-shoulder to barrel relationship" and begin opening up the lead shoulder with the lead shoulder. They figure that if opening up the shoulder makes the bat move, then why not try to move the shoulder directly? That is too slow! Instead, it is better to resist the lead shoulder going up & out, and then you release that resistance so that your shoulders accelerate opening ... then they will 'snap' open. They open much faster by not trying to use the shoulders directly, but instead by resisting the opening that is happening and then releasing that resistance.