Posted by: ray porco () on Sat Aug 20 04:44:20 2005

> Hi Grc
>
> Good questions. I also would find it helpful to have a clear definition of “weight shift.” If the batter takes a short stride but the center of his body mass remains stationary (zero forward velocity) through rotation, was there a forward weight transfer? Since momentum is the product of mass with velocity, there would be no momentum to transfer if the velocity is zero. – Or, is “weight shift” just to indicate which leg is most responsible for supporting the body’s weight at different points of the swing?
>
> Jack Manklin


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With your permission, Jack, if I may refer you/all to an extremely intriguing and informative discussion/debate on this very subject.




http://s6.invisionfree.com/Hitting/index.php?showforum=1




and read (and I mean REALLY read to UNDERSTAND each poster’s viewpoint) the thread:



“The Stride”



actually the 'sister' thread ("see the ball three times") prompted the above thread, and it is quite good (and entertaining) as well.

[Disclaimer]
not recommended for the casual/easy fix reader.