Home About Batspeed Research and Articles Introduction - Linear vs Rotational Test the "Crack of the Whip" Theory Mechanics that Generate Batspeed Letter from: Physics Dept. Rotation and the Stationary Axis Increase in Batting Stats Does Bat Speed = Pop The Illusion of Power Wrist Action or Torque The Fence Drill and Inertia Swing Mechanics Frame by Frame Analysis Frame A - Prelaunch Mechanics Frame B - Timing Step Frame C - Inward Turn (Shrug) Frame D - Preparing to Launch Frame E - Launch Position Frame 1 - Initiation of the Swing Frame 2 - Middle Mechanics Frame 3 - Middle Mechanics (Slot) Frame 4 - Middle Mechanics (Lag) Frame 5 - Contact Frame X - Follow-Through Frame Y - Follow-Through Frame Z - Swing Complete Truisms or Fallacies Introduction (Rethinking Old Theories) Keep Your Shoulder in There Get Your Arms Extended Roll Your Wrist at Contact You Must Have Quick Hands Transfer Your Weight to a Stiff Front Leg Stride with the Front Toe Closed Swing Down at the Ball Let Go of the Top Hand Keep Back Elbow Down Your Pulling Your Head Off The Ball Swing For The Fence - Ruin Your Mechanics Baseball/Softball Swing Discussion Board Jack Mankin's Discussion Board Archieves Order Products Testimonials Final Arc 2 Instructional DVD Swing Analysis Instructional DVD MotionView Video Analysis Software Perfect Connextion Training Aid Pathfinder Rotational Trainer Bat Swing Speed Radar Glove Radar Practice Bag Product Package Deals Personal Coaching/Lessons from Jack Mankin Other Resources Contact Us