Swing Analysis -
Manny Ramirez
10/7/2008
The video clip below is of a swing by Manny Ramirez hitting a
Home Run to Left Center Field on a pitch just a foot or o off the ground.
Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez
The thing to notice in these video clips are how they are a
perfect representation of the principle of
tilt.
Notice how, rather than keeping his shoulders level and
swinging level to the ground, Manny Ramirez tilts over the plate
to get the head of the bat down to the location of the pitch.
This allows him to stay
connected as long as possible, which maximizes his bat speed
and made the result of the swing a home run and not just a pop
up.
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