Difference in swing between opposite field HRs vs pulling the ball? read details pls?
452897
There are several reasons why someone would pull the ball or hit to the opposite field. If a hitter hits to the opposite field, it could be that his timing was off and he was late on the pitch or if the pitch was outside you would get more power by hitting to the opposite field. That is what they mean when they say go with the pitch. \nIf your early on the pitch you will pull it, or if the pitch is inside you will turn on it and take it to the pull field. If someone is injured in the hips or knee's and has a hard time turning their hips or knee's they wont be able to turn on a ball and pull it as well as just to take it to the opposite field and swing with more arms than body.
48801
Recent research shows that the best loft is the one matched to your swing speed. The slower your swing speed, the higher the loft you will generally need to get maximum distance. Even though this is against common sense, the goal for most is to produce a ball flight that is higher, not lower. By all means, experiment with higher loft drivers and see for yourself.
133281
Distance comes from clubhead speed and timing.  If you try to overswing, you will usually mess up your timing.\nHere's one key that will increase clubhead speed:  Hold out your right hand (if you are right-handed), palm up - then quickly flip it over to see the back of your hand.  This is the motion that occurs in your wrists as your hands move the clubhead through the hit zone.  The more quickly they flip, the more it adds to clubhead speed.  Go to the range and practice timing of this at 3/4 swing. The longer you hold back from turning your wrists over, the more snap you get as your hands go through the hit zone.  You will find that it is almost impossible for the wrists to go through too late.  Once you get the timing down, go to a full swing.  If I'm playing in front of you, please remember to wait until I'm out of range...\n\nAlso, considering all the money a golfer spends on greens fees and equipment.  A few tune-up lessons are not really that expensive in comparison and can add alot to your enjoyment of the game.
1091425
it's all about timing.  a slightly later swing will send the ball to the right (for a right-handed hitter--to the left if you're a lefty), whereas an earlier swing will send it to the left.  get someone to pitch to you and just practice changing your timing some.  it shouldn't take too long until you get the hang of it.\n\ni should add that there is some nuance to how you position your hands during your swing.  typically to hit to the opposite field (i.e. to the right if you're a righty) be sure to keep your hands ahead of the bat during your swing.  this is kind of awkward to describe without demonstrating, so bear with me.  your hands need to reach the strike zone before the barrel of the bat does.  just try doing this slowly to see what you need to do, and then try applying it to your swing.  you'll notice that by doing this, a couple of things happen:  1) this changes the timing of your swing a little bit by making the barrel of the bat hit the ball slightly later; and 2) the bat hits the ball at such an angle that the momentum of your swing will send the ball to the right.\n\ni hope this is helpful.  it's kind of hard to coach using text only.
318253
The last answer was almost right, but not quite. Usually, a pitcher's breaking ball will break away from a similarly handed batter i.e. a southpaw's curve will tail away from a left handed batter and into a righty. Matching up like this helps minimize the hitter's power, as the hitter has to either take the pitch the other way or try to turn it over, which leads to a lot of ground balls on the hitter's pull-side. It's a lot harder to hit an opposite field homerun than to pull a curve a little inside and take it a long way.
87830
I try to keep the face as flat as possible through the stroke.  However if I am digging out a low ball I need to creat a slightly open face to gain net clearance.  I meet the ball just a little out in front of my body.  Most club players lose directional contol by taking the ball too early or too late.  They are either pulling the ball to one side too often or not hitting the ball as crisply as they could.  I had a friend who is a 5.5 / open class player work with me on the shot and we covered the finer mechanics involving shoulders, hips, and balance through the stroke.
1087773
Lefties suck at infield, if u want to play and be successful make the switch to outfield. i have been playing outfield for 2 years and i absolutely love it, as u get older more balls will be hit into the outfield, there is no better feeling in baseball then making a diving catch...Have fun kid
354007
You answered your own question.  Try it, and you'll be called for a balk.  However, it evens out because a lefty has a much easier throw to first than a righty.
867588
A golf swing is fairly precise.you don't have a whole lot of room  to hit the sweet spot. When you shift your weight forward, your actually moving the ball back in your stance. therefore your catching the ball on the club before you are completely released to square. It's hard  to tell you how to "fix" it when I can't see your swing, but go to your local PGA Professional and he/she can help you. You might think it expensive (posibly $50 per 1/2hr but i rpomise you, it will be worth every penny! These people are highly trained and experts in the golf swing.
759670
Depends what position you are playing and how many outs there are, etc. You have a force out at second but not third, so most likely that's your best play. If there are two outs, throw to first or second, depending on which one's the easiest play. If less that two outs and you are playing the infield, try looking back the runner at third and holding him there before thowing to first or second to save a run. If the runner at third is going home and you're confident you can get him tagged out, you may want to throw to the catcher.
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In order to get the most distance out of a particular golf ball it is important that individuals select a ball which matches their swing speed. \n\nAs a ball is struck, the majority of the power is created by the compression of the ball (i.e. the ball is indented) and the resulting action of the ball springing back into its original shape. Therefore, if a golfer selects a ball which is very difficult to compress (higher compression balls - 100, 110) he/she will not get as much spring action, and therefore distance, out of the ball as they do not hit it with enough force to compress it adequately. \n\nFor this reason balls designed for ladies tend to be easier to compress as their swing speed tends to be lower than that of the average male. Lower compression balls (i.e. 60, 70, 80) will compress more easily allowing for maximum spring back into shape and thus maximizing the speed at which the ball leaves the club. \n\nAlthough a high compression ball is more difficult to compress, if a golfer has significant swing speed such that they are able to compress the ball adequately the spring (i.e. the bouncing back into it original shape) of a high compression ball is more forceful that that of a lower compression ball. Therefore, similar compression on lower and higher compression balls will result in different distance, with the higher compression ball traveling farther.\n\nFollow the link below for everything you ever wanted to know about a golf ball!
520173
Just run down the list, Giambi, Junior Griffey, Thome, Dunn, Bonds.  All these guys get the shift but none of them hits to the opposite field.  One reason is they're paid to hit long balls, not dribblers to the opposite field.  The other reason that he won't do it is because he can't unless it's a mistake.  All these hitters have this problem.  You defend against a hitter based on his scouting report.  The tape doesn't lie.  I don't like the shift but it has become an effective way to keep your team in the game.
553481
It is always better to start on a range than the golf course for several reasons. First and most important, if you get frustrated on the range, you can just walk away and it only affect you. If you get frustrated on the course you have paid alot of money to just walk off, and the people behind you and with you will be affected. I would suggest working on a swing for about a half hour at a time untill you feel comfortable hitting shots consistantly, then play a round of golf.
635174
As far as Im concerned, they are the same thing. What it is in reference to is how you swing the club - you dont want to jerk the club back, then slow on your downswing. Conversly, you dont want a slow backswing and then a jerked down downswing. Nice, easy tempo...what I do to practice is actually swing the club forward past the ball about ten inches prior to starting my backswing - this allows you to get used to the feeling of tempo!\n\nGood luck! Its the hardest sport in the world!
649425
There's not much difference really. AAAA is little better than the AA.  If your an average player save the $ and go for the more econimcal one.  As your score improves.  You could possibly benefit from a higher quality ball.
1006940
this would help you keep from pulling off the ball or whats called "stepping in the bucket".  Basically if you close your stance, this makes your body stay in the hitting zone if you naturally want to pull the ball. This keeps your hips locked in during your swing so that you don't pull away from the pitch, thus you tend to get better contact.  This type of stance usually only works with batters who tend to try to pull everything and is used as a remedy to keep the batter on the pitch.  \nI am a switch hitter and when I bat Left I close my stance because I tend to pull everything.  Because I closed my stance, I stay on the pitch more often and am able to hit to all fields, including right field.  When I bat Right handed, its the opposite. I tend to hit everything the other way so I open my stance and now I can hit to all fields.  Good luck
93721
Every player hits their clubs differently and with a little practice you learn how far each one will go.  Sometimes the conditions on the course, or obstacles, will cause you to use different clubs from the same distance.  For example, if I'm hitting into a headwind, the ball won't go as far so I might hit a club that normally would travel farther than the current distance I am from the hole (the opposite is true when you have a tailwind).  Also, if the course is wet, or if there's a tree in your way, you might want to hit the ball lower or higher also changing your club selection.  Pro golfers can usually hit the same distance with a number of different clubs (it takes a lot of practice!).