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Originally posted by kom_ervin:
gitnby, Where are you in Missouri?
I am from Kansas City, but I live in Springfield, Mo. now.
Along with what you mentioned to bhelton22,I would like to see him get initially stronger on his left foot,giving him quicker momentum toward his target and speed up his fore arm, with much more wrist action, Most players are not taught and do not fully realize that baseball movements are energetic and explosive and hopefully executed under good control.
He is a bit lazy with his hip action which does not help him get his bat started soon and quickly enough which does not allow him to display the actual amount of power that he actually has,I would like to see him learn how to properly execute torque action at the wrist flick just at the point of contact, I really feel that if he executed good hip action, bat speed and good torque action with the wrist fick to and through the point of contact that he would display more power by making good hard contact and therefore actually hitting with the natural power which he has.
I was a skinny kid at 150 lbs and I had a minor league season with a record breaking 24 home runs along with several other really good stats. which shows that a hitter does not have to big and strong, Just like a pitcher does not have to be big and strong to throw 90-100 miles an hour, Not carbon copying but, observing Tim Lincecum one can certainly learn about what controlled, energetic momentum is all about and how to successfully work It. Hitting all begins with the calm, controlled physical hip rotational preparedness,"Load Up"with a short 4 to 6inch step at the same time towards the pitcher,
"Stretch the rubber band" upper and lower half separation and the "Hip,""unload,""knob,""Hands"to the ball"Inside the ball"and barrel to the point of contact and torque it to and through the point of contact,Controlled, energized, momentum, Good hard straight away contact.
What do you think"
Don Ervin.
kom_ervin@yahoo.com


I actually grew up in Springfield, live now in St Louis, but spend a lot of time at our house near Kimberling City.

Ever seen Freddie Couples up close? Really small guy, but hits the golf ball a ton!
Watch his hip and shoulder turn!
Similar principles to the baseball swing.
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