Swing Mechanics Help (Please)

[_MIA_]

The pull back (scap load) must occur during the stride (move out). Both must be maintained until the moment of GO. If you try to pull back during the negative move you will most likely slot your hands too early

IMO as long as the hitter continues to pull back as they move it doesn't really matter much when they start. Hitters who have a handset which starts closer to the pitcher typically start to pull back some in their gather as they are getting their hands in a good position to launch from. Trout starts a bit before he moves out.

 

[Cornbread]

I agree! Just can’t preset the upper body load (scap load). I did this with my DD in the beginning and I think it’s caused the issues she has know. Elbow/hands dropping early causing bat to be laid flat.

IMO as long as the hitter continues to pull back as they move it doesn't really matter much when they start. Hitters who have a handset which starts closer to the pitcher typically start to pull back some in their gather as they are getting their hands in a good position to launch from. Trout starts a bit before he moves out.

 

[fanboi22]

I agree! Just can’t preset the upper body load (scap load). I did this with my DD in the beginning and I think it’s caused the issues she has know. Elbow/hands dropping early causing bat to be laid flat.

Does a neck slot swing have a preset scap load? Or is there still a separate load? Trying to think of the George Brett gif.

 

[_MIA_]

Does a neck slot swing have a preset scap load? Or is there still a separate load? Trying to think of the George Brett gif.

 

[Cornbread]

Does a neck slot swing have a preset scap load? Or is there still a separate load? Trying to think of the George Brett gif.

I would have to see a neck slot swing or the gif of Brett

 

[Cornbread]

Brett is loading scap during the move out, rear elbow works up and back slightly and he maintains it until Go. So, no, his scap load is not 100% preset

 

[efastball]

I'm not seeing any scap 'load' until the uncoil.

Prior to toe touch, the back elbow does not go beyond a straight line with the shoulders (see Posey gif in post #9). Then, at heel drop and uncoil, the elbow snaps/stays back as the torso turns.

If you look at catcher-view clips, you will see this.

 

[_MIA_]

Prior to toe touch, the back elbow does not go beyond a straight line with the shoulders (see Posey gif in post #9). T

How about the post before...Trout isn't using his upper back until uncoil?? Come on...

 

[Cornbread]

Trouts negative move begins the hip coil and his rear elbow pulls back during the move out. It’s very subtle but the two are separated IMO. The hips begin to uncool with the back elbow continues to pull back. Eventually the hips uncoiling are gonna win the battle. This is what actually stretches the torso

 

[Rolling Hard]

I'm not seeing any scap 'load' until the uncoil.

Prior to toe touch, the back elbow does not go beyond a straight line with the shoulders (see Posey gif in post #9). Then, at heel drop and uncoil, the elbow snaps/stays back as the torso turns.

If you look at catcher-view clips, you will see this.

Youre notlooking hard enough