Been reading the 'big three' forums and I must say these are an absolutley invaluable source for learning! Thanks to all. The fog is gently lifting for this disciple.
My question: why is the right arm swinger more susceptible to elbow pain than the true left arm swinger and right arm hitter?
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To your question, rrabick:
Right Arm Swingers are more susceptible to Elbow pain because they have transferred the Center of their Stroke from the Left Shoulder to the Right Elbow. And Swinging from the Right Elbow puts a strain on the ligaments that is not present in the Straight Line Piston Action the Right Elbow makes in Left Arm Swinging or Right Arm Hitting. So, if you've got a pain in the Right Elbow, stop Swinging that Right Arm, and learn to Drive it instead.
Left Arm Swingers can experience a similar Left Elbow problem if they attempt to Pull violently from the Top using Left Arm Muscle Power. That is because the Left Arm can only apply its Power backhanded, and its muscles therefore can make only a feeble contribution to the Stroke. If you attempt to use 'will' power to force the issue, you invite trouble. True Left Arm Power lies in its function as the Stroke Radius. And that Stroke Radius is not driven by the Left Arm itself, but by the Momentum Transfer of the Turning Body.
So, if you've got pain in your Left Elbow, stop pulling so hard with that Left Arm. Instead, learn to accelerate it with your Pivot. Not only will you hit the ball much further and with more accuracy, you'll also be able to trash that arm band.
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