I got to studying the videos. BTW YODA, the #3 video lesson in your series is a corrupted file... Anyway, went out to the range this AM and started experimenting with some things. I have been playing the ball very far back in my stance. This is due to some adjustments I have been making to take the strain off my back. 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.
Need to work on creating more lag, but that will come with some good instruction from the fine folks here.
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...
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.
Thanks for the heads up with Dr. Fort. I will do so. As far as "playing the hand you are dealt" I am of the school that every day above ground is a good one. (Combat vet 3 years in 'Nam and sole survivor of my unit)....NOT looking for sympathy, just the path to enlightenment.....Sounds like I have found the place...
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