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hey to give you some background... I am 16, and a junior at Willamette highschool, a 4a school in oregon, and am playing at the varsity level. i am one of the better hitters in the system, with a .319 average last season, mostly a singles hitter.

my swing, in my opinoin, is really, i dont know, text book. i have been taught very well my whole life and have the mechanics down very well.

the only problem i have is somtimes i get my hands up too high and come down on the ball, usually grounding it to an infielder...

now my question is, i have noticed more and more players taking these new open stances, to see the ball better. i dont think i have a hard time seeing the ball, i have 20:15 vision (above average) and very rarily swing at a pitch and not make contact (foul it off or put it in play). how ever, i am always looking for ways to improve my game.

however when i think of the open stance, i am constantly reminded of Craig Council on the D'backs, and his Super high hands... not for nothing, but i dont want to look like a retard when i get up to the plate... Wink

so do you think it would help to try and adapt the open stance this offseason, or should i stick with my regular swing? also, i would like to pull the ball for more power next season, as i get stronger and able to hit the ball out more consistently. i was wondering if that would give me any advantage that way.

thanks for all the help, any info is appreciated. you can contact me on AIM at BAURblades43

thanks again.
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Personally, I would stick to the basics.
I toyed around with an open stance at one time..
I'll tell you up front that i would recommend not going to an open stance..
1) I should probably get you to clarify this first, but if you are reffering to starting open and swinging closed, that is very dangerous esp. with offspeed because when you swing closed, the ball will probably be in the second stage (out of 3) and that is when you will be verifying the pitch and determining the location of the pitch. Swinging closed will alter your sight line during that stage and could eventually lead to problems.

2) Recently at a showcase/camp I attended there were several coachers that told our team that at the college level a lot of the coaches ask for a reason why you would hit open stance, and if you did not...well you would convert or pack... Big Grin

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