What is the top hand's role in the swing?

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Last night at my son's game (10/11 y.o.) the opposing coach yelled out to his batters in the box to be a "top handed" hitter. He did it most when his batter fouled the ball to the opposite field or swung and missed the ball. The better batters at the top of the line-up heard it most. The coaches on our team were not sure what he was getting at.

Why would a coach be so focused on the top hand in relation to the swing? I am courious if he might know something important my son might clue into. I am certain the coach did not yell this to signal a play to his batter/base runners. He said it during too many different situations. The opposing team is in first place and his team hits and plays the fundamentals well.
Thanks

5/29/083:14 PM

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