Thanks for sharing a great video, Lynn. Personally, I really like the feeling of control that comes with a "heavy hand" driving the club through the ball. But I must admit that I've improved my so-so strokes by relying more on pure swings this season.
Anyway, in my own game, although I somtimes do clean hits and clean swings, I have problems drawing the line between hitting and swinging. Thus, a part of Homer's notes was kind of reassuring. I also think these notes may clarify what Tomasello is advocating: In Homer's words an "out and out swing with right arm thrust".
From Homer's notes:
"Left Arm or Right Arm - If the Right Arm Drive propels the Left Arm
Lever Assemblies, it is still a Left Arm Stroke because the center of
the Clubhead Arc is the Left Shoulder. It is merely Right Arm Powered. But - if the center of the Clubhead Arc is at the Right Elbow, then it is a true Right Arm Stroke, the Bat. Right Arm thrust can add considerable yardage for an out and out Swinger, provided its tendency toward Angled Hinging is recognized. Pivot Thrust can add about half as much increase in yardage for an out and out Hitter provided its tendency toward Horizontal Hinging is recognized. "
On a side note, I do believe there is a need to balance the hipturn against the right arm drive. If the right arm drive overtakes the hip turn too early, the clubface will either close prematurely or remain open through impact - depending on grip and rhythm. It's either that or me having a stroke issue
