Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Sun Jan 7 22:08:26 2001

>>> This question has been asked before but I want to hear what Jack says since he recommends we use the 10-15 swing angle.

If the swing plane is between 10-15 degreez and inline with the ball, how do dudes like McGwire and Griffey hit those high home runs. The ball must be coming off the bat at LEAST 30 degreez! <<<

Hi Maxmimum

Professor Adair in his book “The Physics of Baseball” says that an upswing of 12 degrees would need to hit the ball about a ¼ of an inch low to gain a maxmimumm ball flight angle of 35 degrees.

Jack Mankin