Posted by: Jim C. (jhconklinjr@comcast.net) on Mon May 2 07:23:45 2005

> Once you have noted how far the batter’s hands must arc toward third base to allow the bat-tip to miss the fence and where the bat-head is heading when it finally does accelerate, then report back and we will discuss it further.
>

Jack,

Thanks for saying that. I missed the earlier discussions. I've done the drill a lot, and found that the lead elbow has to slide through early and jut out ahead of the lead shoulder with the bat in severe lag. Isn't this called a "disconnect" by some?