Posted by: Jimmy () on Tue Nov 20 21:19:52 2007

Hi Graylon,

The discussion Teacherman and I are having started out about the top hand forces on the bat. Read the posts and you will understand.

And no, the hips do not open as the shoulder turns in. Watch any Major League hitter and you will see the backside come through together.

It may be easier to see from a side view.

Here is a link compliments of Teacherman

http://www.recruit.hittingillustrated.com/RunningStart.htm