In the model swings thread, there are a couple videos that I think might help people see some different things regarding the rear hip. Watch the rear hip, specifically when there is commitment to swing. Try to see if you can see stretch occuring between the top of the rear leg and the hip... between the lower half and the upper half. Try to recreate this feeling. There was a thread a bit ago about the stretch & fire drill and the slep HR has some really good "stretch & fire" actions. Just wanted to start a thread to bring more attention to it.
Washington's Amanda Fleischman, Slap Single vs. Auburn's Kelley Smiley, Slap HR
Something to watch in the side view... watch how the hands load opposed to the rear leg in the HR swing but not in the single swing. (In non-slap swings, try to see the load of the hands against the front leg.) This helps keep the weight back and allows the hitter to stay in the hip better.... the hip can then be used as a source of power (the HR) rather than the arms (the single.) The degree of hand movement/load mimics the stride and the results "stretch & fire" is impressive.
(FiveFrame, the clips are great... gives me a much better understanding of the softball side and what is considered "high level" in this world.)
Washington's Amanda Fleischman, Slap Single vs. Auburn's Kelley Smiley, Slap HR
Something to watch in the side view... watch how the hands load opposed to the rear leg in the HR swing but not in the single swing. (In non-slap swings, try to see the load of the hands against the front leg.) This helps keep the weight back and allows the hitter to stay in the hip better.... the hip can then be used as a source of power (the HR) rather than the arms (the single.) The degree of hand movement/load mimics the stride and the results "stretch & fire" is impressive.
(FiveFrame, the clips are great... gives me a much better understanding of the softball side and what is considered "high level" in this world.)
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