Swing experiment

[Bonesaw]

Shawn, another way to think of it is the handle of the slingshot is the rear leg. Stretch behind the handle. Sudden barrel turn (and by sudden I mean more sudden than most will ever know. It takes practice and your forearms will hate you) releases the slingshot. The handle (leg) will snap/turn forward once the resistance against the leg is gone. You are not trying to rotate your spine. The feeling is very direct and towards the opposite field which happens to be inline with the stretch behind leg. But the rear leg will turn the turning barrel into the ball. Believing the front side is the handle will never allow you to drive the ball oppo field bc you have to rotate and/or push your barrel to the ball.

Understanding the feeling in this clip may change your mind more than my words

Could you post the single best explanation by TM(I think this is where this is all from if Im not mistaken) of how this works please? Ive seen a few, but Im not up to date with the specifics.

I like the idea and think it helps a lot of hitters. But for some different reasons maybe.

 

[Shawn]

I don't like this swing. I'm standing up again during the swing. I had a problem with the video syncing to the sensor and this was the only swing it saved correctly.

 

[Shawn]

There is a clear distinction between Rendon’s sequence. I on the other hand have everything happening at once, meaning I’m moving back, moving forward and initiating the swing all at the same time.

 

[Shawn]

My knees are to far apart.

 

[TDS]

I don't like this swing. I'm standing up again during the swing. I had a problem with the video syncing to the sensor and this was the only swing it saved correctly.

Shawn do you see Rendons hands being pulled "down to" vs yours ?

 

[Shawn]

Shawn do you see Rendons hands being pulled "down to" vs yours ?

I’m swinging to high, compared to Rendon’s swing on a lower contact point. I also think there is some pushing in my swing compared to Rendon who is setting up a better rotational point of the hands.

 

[Shawn]

Shawn do you see Rendons hands being pulled "down to" vs yours ?

I see what your saying. I’m no Rendon. lol

I think it’s all connected to what I said about everything happening at the same time.

 

[Shawn]

It might be all connected to trying to use the hips. Unloading the hips.

 

[Eric F]

I love your willingness to go through this process, Shawn. Keep it up.

 

[Rolling Hard]

Shawn do you see Rendons hands being pulled "down to" vs yours ?

This is the result of 'humping the goat' or early hip extension. Stay in your posture. Your stance is a little too wide which is contributing to standing up early. Notice Rendon extends his hips without getting taller. So glad this guy is an Angel now. If we could only start the season.