Ted Williams Swing
Ted Williams swing was the soundest of all time. The greatest hitter that ever lived. This Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer studied hitting and sure got it right. He was the first hitter that I noticed "cocking" his front knee just before his stride. This also cocked his hips and helped him "stay back" during his swing. His upright bat position was unconventional in his day. Most hitters back then held their bat at a 45 degree angle over their back shoulder. But Ted said that the upright position made the bat feel lighter. His stride was short and when his front foot hit the ground, his weight was still back. He strode but didn't move forward. The classic Ted Williams follow through was the result of him un-coiling into the pitch. His head was still and his eyes were level. And although his goal was to pull everything, he still batted .344 for his career.
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