Posted by: Terry () on Wed Apr 1 05:29:54 2009

> > Hi... I am coaching Boys 9-10 baseball this season. I have always been instructed that the back elbow should be kept raised to the level of the shoulder. I have recently read a number of articles that say the elbow should be held close to the body. Which is the proper technique? Thanks
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> Back elbow in prelaunch is personal preference. Jeff Kent starts with a lower elbow then Manny Ramirez. As the swing is launched the back elbow has to get down to the body.
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> Graylon

Thanks.... So the issue is more swing related than stance related.