- Aug 26, 2015
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In general, should the negative move begin when the pitcher begins her windup or when the ball is released from her hand?
Timing of negative move
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Cannonball
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- Feb 25, 2009
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I think it is different for every hitter. I call it "dancing with the pitcher." I think I might have stolen that from someone on this site.
Agree that it's largely a style thing, but starting the load at the point of release would be too late, IMO. Early and slow is a good rule of thumb.
- Aug 26, 2015
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Yeah, I was wondering mainly because I've been looking at some MLB hitter clips recently and noticed they started "generally" when the foot lifts, which in my unlearned understanding means the pitch has started. But, I also know that the distance is greater than SB so I wasn't sure about that.
FiveFrameSwing
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General rule of thumb ... if you consider the pitcher to be on the slow end, then you begin the "slow and early" weighting of your rear leg when the pitcher is at their 12-O'Clock position ... and if you consider the pitcher to be fast end, then you begin the "slow and early" weighting of your rear leg when the pitcher is at their 3-O'Clock position. In both cases your rear hip is gaining ground (COM moving forward) as, or even slightly before, the ball releases from the pitcher's hand.
Howard Carrier used the term often. IMO it's a great que to promote rhythm and smoothness.
- Jul 21, 2015
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Yep, the key word in your title is "Timing". The goal is to be on time with the barrel, so your "slow and early" is only going to be as early or late as you need it to be.
- Jun 21, 2012
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If the pitcher is moving, the batter needs to be moving. The movement begins at the start of the wind-up.
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