I think that front toe closed in important in that if a hitter's intent is to try to land open then they will be susceptable to "pulling off of the ball." I also think that thinking or practicing front toe closed creates a better link along the kenetic chain as that front knee lands soft, goes hard and then soft again. You do not have to have that fron toe open for the hips to activate. I believe it is also impossible in that during the follow through, that momentum built up is going to move that front foot to give the appearance that it is open OR you will notice the hitter, much like Pujos does, roll over on that front foot. JMHO!
I think that front toe closed in important in that if a hitter's intent is to try to land open then they will be susceptable to "pulling off of the ball." I also think that thinking or practicing front toe closed creates a better link along the kenetic chain as that front knee lands soft, goes hard and then soft again. You do not have to have that fron toe open for the hips to activate. I believe it is also impossible in that during the follow through, that momentum built up is going to move that front foot to give the appearance that it is open OR you will notice the hitter, much like Pujos does, roll over on that front foot. JMHO!