How short should a swing be vs. how long it should be.

Doughnutman1,000+ posts

Something that is bugging me a lot lately with the HS program. They are preaching short swing at all times. They have turned some power guys into slap hitters with 400 slugging percentage. I have always thought that your swing whould be powerful enough to drive the ball out yet keep the K's to a minimum. Is there any number that should be aimed for? Say, 300 ave with a 800 slugging or would a 450 ave with a 550 slugging be OK or something in between?

4/24/1011:54 PM

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