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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Originally posted by scottk_61
I dont' know which NUS member told you to point your foot like that but it wasn't done at the Advanced school or at any National Clinic I have attended in the last few years.
Maybe you "perceived" something that wasn't said.
What you descibe with the foot is non-standard and definately a good way to get whacked.
I get as close as anyone and at 6'5" my knee sticks out a bit but I don't interfere with the catchers.
Sounds to me like you are not using the proper position at all.
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The latest I have seen, was to assume your position in the slot and turn you feet slightly so that your body is turned toward the outside corner of the plate. It is suggested that you turn the head toward the pitcher and the natural motion will be for the head to automatically square up with the shoulders as the ball is followed to the catcher's glove.
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I agree with that part Mike, but there was emphasis on getting your foot turned so that your toe was toward the pitcher and not turned so as to get whaced on the ankle.
I find the heel toe configuration to naturally turn your foot in the correct position as you square your shoulders to the pitcher.
Same thing was taught at the ISF school