The High Level Pattern explained

[Mike-Coach Q]

Richard explaining what the HLP is.

 

[julray]

I don't care much for how he treats people in social media, but the old guy can generate some bat speed

 

[efastball]

No MLB hitter uses the ball of the rear femur as he demonstrates. They all rotate around the spine, which follows the Conservation of Angular Momentum. The swing forward doesn't even begin until toe touch, when two feet are on the ground.


He is correct, in a way, about the hands staying near the shoulder. This is very important.