Thinking high finish may help a kid who swings down sharply on the ball because it will cause the barrel to flatten out through contact. A phrase used to describe a hitter closing the front side in the loaded or power base position, with imaginary eyes on the back of his front shoulder, his front hip pocket, and the pitcher s side of his front knee. Along with his two actual eyes, he now has five eyes on the pitcher . The completion of a swing in which the bat undergoes negative acceleration, avoiding an abrupt stop which could result in injury. A push, pull, or tendency to distort.
Force equals mass times acceleration.
From this position, while holding this angle constant, raise the hands to shoulder height. This moves the front elbow to the belly button placing the hands in a good starting position. Refers to the foot that is located nearer the pitcher while taking a stance in the batter s box. A phrase used to describe the position of the front shoulder while taking a stance. Proper back side action will cause the shoulders to open at the right time.