Where should you hit the ball?

[TDS]

What I have seen quite a few times now is MLB hitters who describe and demonstrate their swing in a way that does not match what they actually did/do in a game. IMO, this has largely to do with their intent and internal feels when layered on what their body has been programmed to do.

One of the best descriptions I've seen, that closely matches his game swing, is Donaldson.

Looks like JD has flattened his swing out some.. I wonder if he wishes he would have kept his trap shut on trying to elevate pitches.. Same with Chris Bryant.


Anyone have stats on % of swing and misses under vs over at the MLB level.

 

[Rolling Hard]

I will take the under

 

[rdbass]

RDB I know you've used the the term 'Laser the ball before", and by lasering the ball you are slicing the ball in half (you might of actually used those words before as well). If a 90 mph ball does not have a central reference point how do you attempt to laser it in half.? I'll let you ponder that question and come back with a nonsensical response which is typical for you when you get a little lost.

Anyway enough of entertaining the S#$@disturbers, I was just curious of what everybody thought when some the greats talked about creating backspin. A lot of them speak of hitting the bottom "half" of the ball.

Prove to me and everyone else where I used the phrases 'laser the ball'. I'll wait.......

 

[rdbass]

I'll let you ponder that question and come back with a nonsensical response which is typical for you when you get a little lost.

I'm lost...HAHa ......how many questions did you post just today.....was it 2....and I'm lost.

Attack Angle

Sometimes find my DD does not maintain an attack angle as she strides out.. sometimes she doesn't even create 1, lol. 1st question, what creates the attack angle(downward slant of from rear to front shoulder)? Is it the contraction/engagement of the front side oblique? Also, sometimes she...

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coachjsoriano

I follow this guy on Twitter and instagram. He has been getting some amazing results from his hitters. https://www.instagram.com/coachjsoriano/?hl=en Worth signing up for Instagram just to follow. A lot of neck slotting and TTB. My question is, is his hitters really turning the barrel...

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Just when you think you couldn't be more confused.....

Last 2 minutes of this video.... why do they all say this? Regardless of what videos tell us.. a lot the greats all have this mentality/approach at the plate. Even Arod says that was his approach, based on what Bonds told him...wtf? Fast forward to 9:30

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Yeah, I'm lost........
Sounds like/looks like someone looking for 'direction'...
Look in the mirror and you will see who is LOST.

 

[FP26]

Backspin is not something I concentrate on. There have been some studies concerning backspin conducted by people far smarter than me. They claim that the amount of backspin required to provide any real results is nearly impossible to produce.

And remember there are multiple things that impact spin on the ball. The location of the collision. The spin of the pitch. And the angle of the incoming pitch as compared to the angle the bat is traveling. Think about it this way. Even in today's launch angle society the ball is typically following a steeper path than the barrel. Even if you square up the ball perfectly the result will include backspin. Also the farther away from center that the impact occurs the more slice will be involved. Closer to the center will provide a better transfer of energy. I'm sure pattar can explain it much better.

 

[julray]

Prove to me and everyone else where I used the phrases 'laser the ball'. I'll wait.......

I know you said it, and implied it as well

 

[julray]

Backspin is not something I concentrate on. There have been some studies concerning backspin conducted by people far smarter than me. They claim that the amount of backspin required to provide any real results is nearly impossible to produce.

And remember there are multiple things that impact spin on the ball. The location of the collision. The spin of the pitch. And the angle of the incoming pitch as compared to the angle the bat is traveling. Think about it this way. Even in today's launch angle society the ball is typically following a steeper path than the barrel. Even if you square up the ball perfectly the result will include backspin. Also the farther away from center that the impact occurs the more slice will be involved. Closer to the center will provide a better transfer of energy. I'm sure pattar can explain it much better.

Thanks FP26, DD squares up the ball quite a bit, the result, no spin, ball doesn't travel.

 

[julray]

Yeah, I'm lost........

That's what I said..

 

[Rolling Hard]

Thanks FP26, DD squares up the ball quite a bit, the result, no spin, ball doesn't travel.

I was at uCLA game earlier this year. There was 8 HRs but the hardest hit ball was a line out to CF. Batter turned a FB into a knuckleball that never went over 12 feet off the ground. CF made a great play just to catch it. Pitchers please wear mask.

 

[_MIA_]

I think if you have a good path through the ball backspin will take care of itself imo. Too flat a path like my DD's will result in barreled balls having little spin or top spin most of the time...she's the queen of topspin line drives.