How does one get a proper hinge angle. Rick P mentioned cocking the wrists, how so? Any thoughts on this....
I don't know the exact quote said to me but it was something like...once she has the ingredients, let her bake the cake.I really like this question as it relates to a lot of things in hitting. ... Does a longer stride provide more power at the risk of less accuracy? (See Babe Ruth.) Does more stretch & fire (hands/hip separation) provide more power at the risk of less accuracy?
I know that my DD has experienced far more extra-base hits, but also is much more likely to strike out, since adding some of these features to her swing. Would it be proper for a hitting coach (or hitter) to tweak some of those things to find the most productive mix of power and accuracy?[/QUOTE]
IMO it is exactly the job of the hitting coach and or the hitter the tweak these things, individualize if you will to find the best mix for the the hitter. Cookie cutter NOOOO. This ^^^^ is what I think of when I here the term " take ownership of your swing". TJ
Originally Posted by CoogansBluff
I really like this question as it relates to a lot of things in hitting. ... Does a longer stride provide more power at the risk of less accuracy? (See Babe Ruth.) Does more stretch & fire (hands/hip separation) provide more power at the risk of less accuracy?
I know that my DD has experienced far more extra-base hits, but also is much more likely to strike out, since adding some of these features to her swing. Would it be proper for a hitting coach (or hitter) to tweak some of those things to find the most productive mix of power and accuracy?
[/QUOTE]Originally Posted by CoogansBluff
I really like this question as it relates to a lot of things in hitting. ... Does a longer stride provide more power at the risk of less accuracy? (See Babe Ruth.) Does more stretch & fire (hands/hip separation) provide more power at the risk of less accuracy?
I know that my DD has experienced far more extra-base hits, but also is much more likely to strike out, since adding some of these features to her swing. Would it be proper for a hitting coach (or hitter) to tweak some of those things to find the most productive mix of power and accuracy?
IMO it is exactly the job of the hitting coach and or the hitter the tweak these things, individualize if you will to find the best mix for the the hitter. Cookie cutter NOOOO. This ^^^^ is what I think of when I here the term " take ownership of your swing". TJ
IMO when you add extra movement to a swing, such as a long stride or add an extra long stretch and fire, you reduce the chances of being on time and having a solid impact with the ball.