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Low Finish500+ posts

Originally Posted by Back foot slider:

Low Finish.

I understand what you are saying...an "old timer" Jack Mankin, used to call this THT (Top Hand Torque), not sure if it actually creates more whip (torque), but it does (if timed correctly) provide a good way to slot the elbow, into explosive bat launch...mainly associated with a strong rotational swing. Anyone remember Gary Sheffield (he would tip the bat forwards, and backwards), then into launch pull with the top hand into his slot position, and into launch.

I always knew it as THT, but apparently the terminology has changed.

11/18/1311:18 PM

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