smaller 13 yr old swing
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Again, I've pointed at the reason for posting the paper as a source of my info. It's a scientist description of their observation of the swinger. I'm guessing the swinger wasn't a pro nor a HL hitter. So, if the information fits your model/mold of a HL hitter, I'm pleased. I'll rely on the Hanson Principle with supporting videos.
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How or what you teach has never been my concern, RDB. Im just discussing the smallest details of hitting. Nor do I care what you do for a living. Nothing personal.
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It was a handful of minor leaguers. The lab coats put reflectors on them and measured weight transfer with pressure plates and other used other forms of witchcraft to compile their data. The data does juxtapose nicely with todays slowmo camera footage.
I think there has to be some delineation between "feel" and scientific reality. The terms we use, like "rear hip pivot point," "HPP," "swivel," are terms that are very good feel-based descriptors of the high-level baseball/softball swing. For most players/coaches, you're never going to need anything more than that, just because the science isn't relevant to most players. Those terms will get the desired result if properly taught and applied, which is really all that matters.
The scientific understanding of the swing is going to be very different. The front leg, in every swing, will push back, though it's not a conscious move. It shouldn't be taught and it doesn't need to be taught; it's a result of Newton's laws. Circular hand path is something that happens in pretty much every swing (excluding "drive the knob at the ball" swings). It's a result of the bat head's motion and shouldn't be taught. I guess what I'm saying is this: the scientific element is fascinating for those so inclined, but it is worthless to try to incorporate it into instruction. You really don't need to do it!
The scientific understanding of the swing is going to be very different. The front leg, in every swing, will push back, though it's not a conscious move. It shouldn't be taught and it doesn't need to be taught; it's a result of Newton's laws. Circular hand path is something that happens in pretty much every swing (excluding "drive the knob at the ball" swings). It's a result of the bat head's motion and shouldn't be taught. I guess what I'm saying is this: the scientific element is fascinating for those so inclined, but it is worthless to try to incorporate it into instruction. You really don't need to do it!
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Yes, the barrel reaches peak velocity going into impact ... virtually at impact, but technically just a smidgen prior to impact.
