- Apr 11, 2015
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I guess a little of it has to do with the definition of "hitting position" vs. "launch position", and whether they are interpreted as one in the same, or two different locations/positions in the swing. If different, and "hitting position" is simply another name for "contact position" (or simply "at contact" because to me, "position" sounds as if it's somewhat static..might just be me though) I'm in agreement.99% of the kids posted here looking for help have not been coached to ‘center’ their swing or ‘pivot’ their swing(ffs). Which is the root of a good hitting sequence. My description would be a balanced 50/50 ‘hitting position’. Some don’t care for it. To me it gives a hitter a goal of balanced. That’s why I use it. It shouldn’t be taken literally. Or statically.
However I believe that "launch position" is going to be slightly different in that the hitter's weight would/should still be "back" a bit in order to have a slight bit of body weight or weight "shift" available to take into the ball at contact. Now how much "back" is "back? Varies with a hitter's style, but 55-60% wise I'm fine with...more than that, and I think the hitter would have a tendency to be "leaning back" with the upper half vs simply "being back" with the total body weight distribution.
No disagreement here, "dynamic balance" within the swing (which I know you talk about, and are looking for) is as key a component to the swing as any other that's ever talked about.Personally I believe balance is the BIGGEST FUNDAMENTAL IN HITTING. I concentrate a lot on the shift of the swing. It’s what keeps a hitter balanced. There are other things as well such as path. But balance is my most worked on thing in the sequence.
Keep in mind I try to keep it as simple as I can.Not for my hitters. But for my sanity.