Squash the bug

[_MIA_]

It may not be the torsion that is important but more about closing off a bit which then results in a loaded leg...

 

[Work=wins]

So either you don’t like Ted’s “cock the front hip” or you don’t think that loads the back leg...Which one is it

I don’t want any leg loaded . I think they are stabilizers and anchors to capture and transfer energy up the body. I don’t want the hips to load bc of rotation but more bc of advancement forward of the pelvis w resistance from the upper through the posterior oblique sling, creating the stretch reflex. I’m not saying coil is bad. It can enhance the ‘load’ but I don’t want it to be the focus of ‘how’ to load.

 

[_MIA_]

I don’t want any leg loaded .

I know.. I just haven't given you a tough time in a while

 

[Rolling Hard]

Work = wins = Balance.
If you need to turn this valve, would you squish the bug?


Throw bats. When throwing a bat/ frisbee, nobody would squish the bug. The swing is more natural than one might think.

 

[PDM]

He is doing what I describe. In the first swing, the moment before his rear heel lifts off the ground, you can see a slight movement of the heel indicating CCW rotational forces (correct for a LH hitter).

Let's just say that any hitter who focuses on rotating his foot counterclockwise (if right handed) is focusing on the wrong thing. Even thinking about it would be counterproductive.

 

[Cornbread]

Work = wins = Balance.
If you need to turn this valve, would you squish the bug?

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Throw bats. When throwing a bat/ frisbee, nobody would squish the bug. The swing is more natural than one might think.

But would this cause you to “cast” your hands? Are you throwing the bat middle, away or pull side?

 

[Rolling Hard]

But would this cause you to “cast” your hands? Are you throwing the bat middle, away or pull side?

Throwing bats middle/right. (Cut the knob off old bats to avoid bruising palm) But you could practice pull and away. Thanks for the idea. And no you don't cast your hands early. When timing is perfect the hands (energy) are cast/released/extended thru (just after) contact toward your target. (line drive to RCF).

 

[Eric F]

Let's just say that any hitter who focuses on rotating his foot counterclockwise (if right handed) is focusing on the wrong thing. Even thinking about it would be counterproductive.

I agree completely.

 

[Mudders Brudder]

Let's just say that any hitter who focuses on rotating his foot counterclockwise (if right handed) is focusing on the wrong thing. Even thinking about it would be counterproductive.

Agreed. Too many misinterpret "effects" to be "causes", and start teaching them instead what's the real cause of the resulting effect (not only wrt the rear foot, but with a whole host of other hitting maladies).

When in doubt, go to see Ted:

Your weight should be balanced, distributed evenly on both feet and slightly forward on the balls of the feet, with the knees bent and flexible. If you insist on resting back on your heels, find another occupation. The feet are good and planted, the lead foot open so as not to restrict your pivot but slightly closer to the plate than the back foot. I helped brace myself a little by digging a slightly-angled mound for my back foot.

I will agree to dropping the head down some to get to a lower pitch, but do not lunge forward toward the pitcher, because then you’re committing your weight, and the longer you keep from committing yourself, the better your chance of not getting fooled. You fight against going forward, against lunging. Everybody lunges a little— you have to in order to keep your weight balanced as you stride. You can’t keep your head perfectly still as the golfer is told to do because your lead foot is moving and the head and body come with it to maintain balance. But if you lunge too much, if you come forward too far with your head as you swing, you are diminishing your power. You are escorting the bat instead of swinging it.

Hard to "squash a bug" when your foot is not flat on the ground.

 

[Bonesaw]

Alot of these swings are confounding to me. The way the rear leg works. Any thoughts?