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I will not "rat out Doggy". I am for all that work with kids and I bet he is a good coach

Don't believe I would either and really want to learn from Bluedog

I Honestly didn't mean for you to Swing and believe Bluedog holds the keys and what he teaches really can't be bought but must be earned in mechanics and baseball related movements in DNA motion analysis.

Liked what you said last night Blue about willingness to work with those with their hats on right who are willing to pay the price and do what is necessary to get what you have and the fact that you don't turn any away because of situation, because of finances. That was "special" and know you really care for those who are deserving even though they may not be material wealthy.

Blue, I've always recognized this about you really but just want what you have. Asked you a question of sincere nature last night that you never replied to that I felt was reasonable.

Do I graduate now?

If not, I would like to be considered for candidate to get what you have and willing to pay the price as if I am a 17 yr old prospect on the bubble of greatness.

I have beared my soul here Blue...Does that tell you something about the real ballplayer in me? Shep

If nothing else, it is a very interesting and entertaining discussion, and I am guessin somewhere in here very valuable.

HOLY SCRAP! what the heck is going on on this board... one for anyone talking about linear vs. rotational... there are studies done on this all the time by the "biomechanic" people.. who give the knowledge to those who request it... and it is true that over 95% of players in the Hall of Fame and over 95% of players in todays game are ROTATIONAL. There are very few (Ichiro) who are linear (back to front).

This is not me this is studies that are out there. Linear hitters load to the back and swing around the "pole" upright or out in front of their axis of rotation... Rotational hitters rotate just behind there axis of rotation that they actually set up in their stride - or counter rotation phase of swing.

Linear hitters typically are the squish the bug types, swing level types, swing down for backspin, keep level shoulders, try and keep barrell of bat above hands, hit to contact.. etc...

rotational hitters (5% of high schoolers, 95% of major Leaguers) rotate around an imaginary axis (actually slightly behind it - because they tend to "sit" on back leg slightly and have a good body lean - which helps with the whole hands inside the baseball thing). Front elbow works up (unless of course pitch is high scross the letters then your elbow would flatten out to match planes.

ooops.. i'm going off on a tangent...

Keep it coming bro cause SHep likes those types of tangents. Seems like that's the only time learning actually occurs.

no SHEP, i gotta go to bed - it is 1:30AM here in TX...

And 2:30 here in FL as well much earlier in California...not central time zone in MO IMHO.

Good Night!

Welcome Diablo...great to add someone who describes what he sees.