Can anyone explain the theory behind the superwide stance?

[JEL]

Ditto Scott, and Steve.

Since "going wide" I have yet to leave the field with sore back/knees. In an ASA clinic once, Jim Craig had me spread out so far I got stuck! really couldn't get back up. Dick Gayler pushed me at Nationals to widen out. Said it will save knees and back, and looks more atheletic. Well of course they were wrong, until I tried it!

Since going wide, I have yet to have to brace my blown left knee. I feel I am seeing the zone and delivery much better and can get out to trail/move into infield better than before.

I never used scissors, some who do actually have a knee on the dirt. From there I would NEVER get up!

Using the wider stance allows me to "squat" into the zone and keep my head straight with my spine, rather than leaning forward slightly. This gives a much better view.

All I can add is before you dismiss the wide, or even superwide stance, try it! That stance was developed by those with much more experience than I. Maybe they know what they are talking about!