Bat Speed -- Baseball Hitting Forum

Posted by: Chuck (jcsherwood8458@sbcglobal.net) on Sat Aug 30 08:25:52 2008

> Everytime my brother swings the bat his body momentum is being pulled over the plate (i.e. upon finishing the swing his back moves toward the plate to prevent him from falling over)
>
> I used to have this problem but I don't remember what mechanical flaw causes this. Do any of you guys know?

Hi Chuck,
I suspect that he is simply tipping or tilting his head over the plate. Where your head goes, your body will follow. Keep your head up straight to keep the axis of rotation straight, and balance will follow.

Chuck

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