Batting - Final Points

Coordinating the Hands

Sequence of points involving the coordination of both hands in the swing:

1. Direction of Bottom Hand lines up towards the Inside Edge of the Ball.  This lines-up the top-hand and bat barrel on the Swing Line, preparing for an accurate snap of the bat to Contact Point.

2. Hands (and bat barrel) remain on this line during the Elbow Drive (Elbow to Elbow)

3. The Top hand executes the Skip-a-Rock action (past the Bottom Hand HINGE)

4. The Bottom Hand does not put any forward effort into the swing during the Skip-a-Rock action.  The forward movement of the Bottom Hand is fully a result of the effort made with the top hand. 

When focusing on the Skip-a-Rock action during Tee Work, the batter wants to be conscious of limiting the forward movement of the Bottom Hand until the barrel of the bat passes the bottom hand.

5. The Bottom Hand  remains on the Swing Line, following the forward momentum of the Top Hand, until the Top-Hand arm reaches full extension.

In the long term, once a batter as solidified the habit of fully utilizing their legs to start and power the swing, their focus when swinging, is on the actions of their hands.