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Rhythm and timing are very important aspect of hitting. Professionally, hitting coach time are option best describes rhythm and timing.
Rhythm is a controlled motion which allows the body and bat and to get into the launching position at the correct time against any picture or any velocity. A body in motion tends to stay in motion. A hitter must always get ready to hit early before the picture gets to his release point.
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He must get this front foot down on the ground when the ball is half way to him, this is timing.
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You may see hitters on their stance holding their bats in varied positions. However, upon front foot contact, all hitters had their hands in a launch position, over the back shoulder with the bat on a 45 degree angle to a vertical position.
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The elbows are angle down in a comfortable position. This allows for a short quick path of the bat to the ball.
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Elbows that are up or parallel to the ground, because of an improper grip create a longer swing. Elbows that are close together making it difficult for the hotter to get tot the inside pitch. Bob describes dancing with the pitcher, as the hitter’s rhythmic movement of the swing and relationship to wind up of the pitcher. The hitter must time his movements and begin to dance with the pitcher at a specific point and pitcher is wind up.
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This camera angle shows you a hitter-pitcher interface. The pitcher begins his dance when he begins his wind up.
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The hitter begins his dance as the pitcher begins to separate his hands. That is Child’s rhythm and timing.
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Each hitter must start his rhythm and timing a little bit different. This next segment will show you the differences.
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