[Yoda]

From Yoda's description I am more of a hitter than a swinger. LARGE hands and very strong hands (12-string guitarist for 45 years). So, anyway, before my back went out and I started down another path, I used to play the ball up in my stance. I did that today, as an experiment, from watching the Doyle tapes. Amazing, I hit most everything dead flush. I will know tomorrow if my back will handle what did, but until then I am very happy.

While we're on the subject of 'bad legs,' Fred, you might want to check into the Hitter's Emergency Room for a visit with Dr. Fort.

The last time I was in his office in The Swamp, he was working with a patient who was definitely making strong use of his Right Forearm and his 'launchng pad' Right Shoulder. His Driver Shots were streaking into the morning mist and carrying a good 230 yards or so, maybe more. Everything looked great except that the patient appeared a bit stiff-legged. I didn't say anything though, because he was definitely getting the job done.

Glad I kept my mouth shut about the legs, because I soon learned the problem...

He had none.