Now onto the break. And I think this is where there's some differing opinions.
We *used* to crossover with our left leg, while bringing the left arm around hard to help get the momentum started.
what I remember reading here (maybe it was PGStaff who said it, I'm not sure), is that is the *old* way of doing it. Research suggests that a better jump can be obtained by reaching out with the right arm while crossing over with the left leg. This will get the body into a normal running mode (left leg and (opposite) right arm in front), and by the second step, you should be in your normal rhythm.
The *old * method of pulling the left arm around just gets you into the wrong running pattern (left arm and left leg ahead at the same time), and it takes longer to get to your normal pattern.
Of course, the runner should stay low, and peak in at the plate after his third step or so to see what happens with the ball.
Thoughts??