Posted by: Jimmy () on Wed Nov 14 12:03:09 2007

> Hi THG
>
> I have found the reason most average hitters have trouble reaching outside pitches is more due to “bat drag” than their hands not being wide enough to make solid contact. In other words, their hands were there, but the bat-head was not. Understanding why their mechanics left the bat-head dragging farther behind the hands on outside pitches is the key to helping him improve.
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> Jack Mankin

Jack,

I couldn't agree more. Too much bat drag equals barrel not getting to the ball. No matter where the pitch is at.

Jimmy