Plate Mechanics

[Andy]

Hey, SRW......Did you get a new camera or something??????

[Skahtboi]

Apparently, my work network has the images blocked on all these posts. I cannot see a thing besides text.

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Apparently, my work network has the images blocked on all these posts. I cannot see a thing besides text.

If you are in Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" at the top and check your pop-up blocker settings. That sometimes will take care of it.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

If you are in Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" at the top and check your pop-up blocker settings. That sometimes will take care of it.

My work site is not internet friendly, and yes, I teach for a living. But, needless to say, the pop-up blocker default is not an option for me.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

Hey, SRW......Did you get a new camera or something??????

My thoughts, exactly. Everyone likes to play with a new toy

[SRW]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

My thoughts, exactly. Everyone likes to play with a new toy

Actually these were not taken by me. I found them from a photosite from the early Thanksgiving Tourney.

To me, it looks like he's going to the toity!

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

To me, it looks like he's going to the toity!

Good point. In fact, when teaching the squat needed to keep the back, neck and head straight, I use the phrase that one should visualize sitting on the toilet. When done correctly, it puts all the strain on the quads, and none on the back or neck muscles. It defeats then most common argument of those who won't get down to the top of the zone, that their back won't allow it.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

To me, it looks like he's going to the toity!

Only if he's got 'roids, cuz I know when mine bother me , I get a little knock-kneed just like this guy.

Here's another visual: sit down on the bucket, just like a coach who is real relaxed because he has the best effin umpire in the world back there callin balls and strikes.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SRW

Actually these were not taken by me. I found them from a photosite from the early Thanksgiving Tourney.

So, in spite of all the warnings by your fellow umpires, you went out looking for trouble.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

[SRW]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

So, in spite of all the warnings by your fellow umpires, you went out looking for trouble.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Yeah, yeah, I know, I know...

[Rachel]

I am a physical education teacher and a strength coach. My opinion on this stance is that his knees are too far forward in front of his toes and this stance is really bad for the knees.

Bend the knees to the point that the knees are in line with the toes and then drop the butt back and sit. The width of the legs and how far a person can drop is pretty much determined by the flexibility of the hips. That has to be worked on but can improve.

Turning the toes out slightly aligns the knees with the hips and reduces torque when doing repeated squats. The heel toe thing helps line the belly button up with the outside corner and improves vision.

[Skahtboi]

Okay...here's another one for discussion.