The hands... Most important part of the swing?

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Originally posted by NDD:
Incredibly important. Perhaps the most important body part in the swing.

I teach to use them to hold the bat.

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3. and... I cant remember the third thing...

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Originally posted by NDD:
Incredibly important. Perhaps the most important body part in the swing.

I teach to use them to hold the bat.

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:
I look for three things when i am watching the hands in a swing.

1. Make sure the batter is leading with them.

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

I'll explain what I think he's doing. Once he tips, the bat never stops (elementary Tip n' Rip, per bbscout). He is "turning the barrel rearward" through the supination of his top hand. "Top Hand Swivel". There is no way that he is "holding the hinge to unhinge". The hands are not dead. Why does EVERY MLB player talk about his hands?

You can't hit the ball to the opposite field without the hands. I've tried it. It works really well off the tee, and during soft/front toss. Get to a game situation, you'll stare at that pitch every time.

But, it's your choice.

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Originally posted by wogdoggy:

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Originally posted by NDD:
I thought I recognized your user name, so i went and looked.
Oh,and I'll wait a couple of weeks until I see him in person.
Have a nice life.

why bother?..lol

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

I'll explain what I think he's doing. Once he tips, the bat never stops (elementary Tip n' Rip, per bbscout). He is "turning the barrel rearward" through the supination of his top hand. "Top Hand Swivel". There is no way that he is "holding the hinge to unhinge". The hands are not dead. Why does EVERY MLB player talk about his hands?

You can't hit the ball to the opposite field without the hands. I've tried it. It works really well off the tee, and during soft/front toss. Get to a game situation, you'll stare at that pitch every time.

But, it's your choice.

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:
I look for three things when i am watching the hands in a swing.

1. Make sure the batter is leading with them.

Doesn't this contradict Ted Williams' "The Hips Lead the Way" section in the Science of Hitting?

Why do you think the hitter must lead with his hands?

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Originally posted by NDD:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

I'll explain what I think he's doing. Once he tips, the bat never stops (elementary Tip n' Rip, per bbscout). He is "turning the barrel rearward" through the supination of his top hand. "Top Hand Swivel". There is no way that he is "holding the hinge to unhinge". The hands are not dead. Why does EVERY MLB player talk about his hands?

You can't hit the ball to the opposite field without the hands. I've tried it. It works really well off the tee, and during soft/front toss. Get to a game situation, you'll stare at that pitch every time.

But, it's your choice.

Where did I ever say the hands were "dead"?

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:
I look for three things when i am watching the hands in a swing.

1. Make sure the batter is leading with them.

Doesn't this contradict Ted Williams' "The Hips Lead the Way" section in the Science of Hitting?

Why do you think the hitter must lead with his hands?

Your original post was asking about the hands. You mentioned that "most coaching with the hands involves arms." So my perspective on your original post is the batter should lead with the hands... meaning the hands are ahead of the arms in the swing.

As for contradicting a book ... i haven’t read it so i do not know. Hands vs hips is a different discussion.

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Originally posted by wogdoggy:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by NDD:
Impressive. Is that your student? Could you explain please exactly what he is doing with his hands - besides holding on to the bat of course. Thanks.

I'll explain what I think he's doing. Once he tips, the bat never stops (elementary Tip n' Rip, per bbscout). He is "turning the barrel rearward" through the supination of his top hand. "Top Hand Swivel". There is no way that he is "holding the hinge to unhinge". The hands are not dead. Why does EVERY MLB player talk about his hands?

You can't hit the ball to the opposite field without the hands. I've tried it. It works really well off the tee, and during soft/front toss. Get to a game situation, you'll stare at that pitch every time.

But, it's your choice.

the kid has come along way from just a year or two ago hasnt he? DD did a good job on this kid..this kid has great HANDS and should continue to move on to the next level..great job DD..its the "move" and the hands.

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:
I look for three things when i am watching the hands in a swing.

1. Make sure the batter is leading with them.

Doesn't this contradict Ted Williams' "The Hips Lead the Way" section in the Science of Hitting?

Why do you think the hitter must lead with his hands?

Your original post was asking about the hands. You mentioned that "most coaching with the hands involves arms." So my perspective on your original post is the batter should lead with the hands... meaning the hands are ahead of the arms in the swing.

As for contradicting a book ... i haven’t read it so i do not know. Hands vs hips is a different discussion.

I'd be interested to see a hitter LEAD with the arms. The hands are attached to the arms... I'm sure you know that.

Knob to the ball utilizes the arms.
Barrel to the ball utilizes the hands.

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:

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Originally posted by Low Finish:

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Originally posted by bballdad2016:
I look for three things when i am watching the hands in a swing.

1. Make sure the batter is leading with them.

Doesn't this contradict Ted Williams' "The Hips Lead the Way" section in the Science of Hitting?

Why do you think the hitter must lead with his hands?

Your original post was asking about the hands. You mentioned that "most coaching with the hands involves arms." So my perspective on your original post is the batter should lead with the hands... meaning the hands are ahead of the arms in the swing.

As for contradicting a book ... i haven’t read it so i do not know. Hands vs hips is a different discussion.

I'd be interested to see a hitter LEAD with the arms. The hands are attached to the arms... I'm sure you know that.

Knob to the ball utilizes the arms.
Barrel to the ball utilizes the hands.

Alright Kid... first, that's what i said.

Second, you posted a question, or topic of discussion. I joined in... with my opinion. You can continue to quote books and use big words... but you are contradicting many of your former posts concerning hitting. Stop being such an a$$.