Cham -
Disclaimer -- if you'd rather answer this in a PM or email let me know and I'll resend it there. --
I'm fortunate that all three of my sons hit the ball really well at this point (ages 13, 11, 9) but I'd like to experiment with something the group here has been discussing, and that is bat tipping. I'd like to know how you would suggest that I try to work this into their swings.
It seems to me it's primarily a timing issue, but I would like to know how to teach it. For example, in what direction (for a RH batter) should the bat be pointed (i.e. toward the pitcher, toward the shortstop, toward the second baseman, etc.)?
Since I perceive this to be a timing issue (correct me if I'm wrong), is it something that can be started with some tee work? Or do you have to start with some soft toss and work up to full speed pitching?
How does the timing work...i.e. I need a cue to tell them where in the sequence to tip the bat, e.g. does it move in conjunction with other body movements like a knee movement for example (which it appears to in one of the Chipper Jones clips)?
Thanks for whatever suggestions you can provide.
Jon
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