Power V

[1bucketmom]

Scenario: 3 different coaches - 3 different definition for Power V= 1 confused batter

Coach 1: ex-mlb player - power v is shape front arm is in prior to contact & extension
Coach 2: '90s D1 softball player - power v is the upside down shape of hands on bat with both elbows pointed at the ground in your "ready" stance, preferably a "skinny v"
Coach 3: TB coach - shape of back arm at launch

Personally, I hate Coach 2 Power V - for me and for DD - it leads to dropping the barrel and pop ups or accidental weak ground balls. I know it's worked for some but it's not for all. It seams this was popular in the 90s. Being a 70/80s kid - I missed it.

So what is technically the correct "Power V"?


When I learned to hit, it wasn't so technical. Both eyes on pitcher, elbow level, turn your hips, loose hands and let it rip. I recall - shortest distance to the ball & swing like you mean it. Oh...and for goodness sakes don't swing like a girl. LOL

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

There are even more Vee's present than what you mentioned.

 

[1bucketmom]

Oh no!!!! Probably why I don't hang out in the technical hitting forum. LOL

 

[rdbass]

Power V examples:

Coach 1: ex-mlb player - power v is shape front arm is in prior to contact & extension

Power V after contact going into extension.

Probably why I don't hang out in the technical hitting forum

I hear you...........

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

Power V examples:

Rdbass ... This photo is not of a swing, but of a demonstration of the bat being able to reach the outer portion of the plate. CO would often use this as his mistaken interpretation of what he referred to as extension hitting. Basically he made up an enemy that wasn't real and then attacked the pretend enemy.

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

Power V after contact going into extension.

Power-vee at swing launch and at the RVP-connection-point-position ... Often used to confirm the quality of the hand path.

 

[Mark H]

There are even more Vee's present than what you mentioned.

Yes, there is no "accepted" "standard" definition of terms nor agreement on swing mechanics in baseball or fastpitch. One reason why people referring to "proper" mechanics annoys me.

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

Yes, there is no "accepted" "standard" definition of terms nor agreement on swing mechanics in baseball or fastpitch. One reason why people referring to "proper" mechanics annoys me.

It is why the "Hanson Principle" serves as a useful filter of information.

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

A 'vee' that Dixon spoke of ....

 

[FiveFrameSwing]

The 'vee' in the rear arm at swing launch and at the short-to position ...