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linear vs rotational controversy


Posted by: () on Thu Dec 25 10:27:21 2003


>>> Therefore, Arod has a linear upper half. His arms move his hands from A
> > to B. <<<
> > > >
> > > > Hi Lamber
> > > >
> > > > This would still be a good time for you to answer a question I asked earlier
> > that you failed to respond to. – “Can you explain how a linear force (A to B)
> > applied to a bat will induce angular displacement?”
> > > >
> > > > Jack Mankin
> >
> > I don't think supination works to applt THT,it tends to drop the bathead and
> > prevent the bat from swinging in plane.It is insted the external rotation of the
> > back arm(humerus/upper arm,not twisting of forearm) that is mostly
> > responsible.Prior to this,the back arm needs to be in position to externally
> > rotate by internally rotating with hip cock and staying internsally rotated as the
> > back scap pinches.Then THT can happen via external rotation while the back
> > scap stays pinched/loaded.This accelerates the bathead into plane,creates
> > reisitance that permits ongoing loading/coiling/keeping thehands back,and
> > does not push or disconnect the handpath.
> > > >
> > >
> > > What's up? I just answered this question.
>
> What does a linear movement of the hands toward the pitcher accomplish or help?

There is an answer for a certain type of hitter but the Arod is linear lobby doesn't seem to want to have a go at this question.


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