Posted by: Skipper (csu27@yahoo.com) on Fri Feb 18 00:11:49 2000

>>>>>> I've heard people(coaches) state that when you hit the ball in baseball your palms are up and down. But when we compare this statement to a golf swing and a return of a tennis ball(similar planes of trajectory) we notice that the palms(two hand smash or any golf shot) are facing forward and backwards. So, this brings me to my question: If the swings are similar then what is the proper palm position on contact? >>>>>

Great Question:
Baseball - Palms up & down - Contact should be made relativly, in front of the body.
Golf & Tennis - Forward & Backward - Contact should be made relatively, even with the body.

Hope that helps.