Using left hand for some mechanics

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Originally Posted by RPatrino

SA, this is how i do it. I step away from the plate, point to mypartner with myleft hand and ask him "Did he go?" If the answer is yes, then I signal the strike with my right hand.

I have adopted the new left hand check swing appeal after reading the last thread on this topic. I still find that I hammer strikes "down" and punch outs "in all directions." All are done with a CLOSED fist and most of these punches RISE with respect to initial placement of my right hand on my right knee/thigh. Sometimes I throw a left jab or a right cross or a right uppercut and sometimes I punch straight out or up above my head. I usually always hold my closed fist OUT there momentarily.

I still have rabbit ears for bench jockeys who pretend to be confused about what my strike or out mechanics look like after the first inning. I hate when they whine or insist on correcting my mechanics, as well as my judgment and eyesight. I find it ironic that coaches have found a very weak excuse and that it SEAMS to work. I could lower my level by arguing with the little guy or I can adopt a strategy to avoid it altogether. I could argue against the left hand point further or I can GROW. I have chosen to adopt the NEW left hand mechanic.