Posted by: Ralphie (Ralpie1970@yahoo.com) on Thu May 19 17:58:26 2005

My son aligns his 2nd and 3rd hand knucles. His coach has recommended that he lines up his 2nd knuckles (knocker knuckles). He is uncomfortable with this, and has done well with the grip he presently uses. I think it's important that he be comfortable and if it aint broke, don't fix it.

I understand my son's grip is called a "box grip" and is used by quite a few Major League players.

Does lining up the knocker (2nd) knuckles make a difference or should he do just as well with his box grip? Thanks.