ELBOW

(TAKING THE BAT TO CONTACT POINT)

Sideways Karate Chop — 2 (Elbow-Hand)

Start in Batting Stance with top hand positioned where the bat would be held (hand is open).  Bottom hand (which is not part of the drill) on front hip. 

This is a two-part action (replaces #1 above); movements are consecutive without stopping.  First, the player drives the Funny Bone of the Elbow forward (the top hand remaining in the area near the armpit; exact position varies player to player).  Next the forearm and hand snaps, sideways, to ‘Contact Point’ (approximately even with the front foot).

[note: the Funny Bone is the little knob (a bit smaller than a dime) on the inside of the Elbow]