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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
You do realize that hitting an outside pitch requires a full extension of the arms?
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I do realize it if the outside pitch is 6 inches off the plate.
Until DD gets in a better mood, (or I buy her the car I promised if she led the city in something (she was second in SB's), these videos will have to do.
This video is a big Mike sized guy. Notice his back arm is not fully extended at point of contact. Wonder what he would say if I moved his T 6 inches further out?
YouTube - Hitting Outside Pitch #2
If you don't like scum of the earth baseball guys, here is one of my favorites (and your favorite announcer
Listen for the words "don't cast out". Freeze the frame at point of contact. Look at the location of the back elbow.
YouTube - Jessica Mendoza Softball Training - HIT: Outside Pitch : Softball.com