Posted by: The Black Hole Lexicographer (Knight1285@aol.com) on Tue Jan 30 13:02:47 2001

My son, a very expierienced 9 year old likes to "get in a rhythm" of short forward & back motion in his stance up until his inward turn, it seems to make him more comfortable and focused. Should I accept and try to reinforce this or train him out of it?
> >
> > -Larry
>
> watch Ken Griffey Jr. he does the same, quicker and quicker, smaller and smaller to time the pitch.
> The only problem is if he rocks in long cycles near release and gets caught in the wrong part of his 'rock'. But its a good thing in general.
>
Dear all,
Rhythm is a part of timing, and can help quicken the bat by making the muscles faster by making them relaxed. However, beware of "excessive rocking"; although Lau deems it essential, I agree with Steve Ferroli, to a certain degree, that too much of it is wasted effort.

Sincerely,
Knight1285@aol.com
The Black Hole Lexicographer