(THAT Ma Lin picture by Guano again. Love it.).Clee. Saturday 15\1\11. 14.30. (On Laptop). Had good session with The Elite Squad last night. After a long knock with Jack, I was given a lesson on high F\H looping by Bill Moran. Apparently I do just about everything wrong. Don’t shuffle into right position so have to lean, jump etc. Don’t connect with right part of bat: needs to be fairly near Top so I can brush ball with most of my bat. Don’t do full upswing: need to end with bat behind my head. Need to go Forward as well as upward. Must use my arms, not my body and head. And some more. Otherwise perfect lol.
Interesting that when I try to move better, and this is generally, I sometimes make things worse for myself. In attempting to move, I stretch, lean, jump, and so on. Need to take lots of little shuffle steps (which I can practice) so that I can be in a position to play the ball with an upright stance. Plenty to ponder. Bill is a former coach and top player, plus International Referee, so I’d better take notice.
Last night I also had some decent games with Aakash, who is becoming a force to reckon with. Sad to see no sign of Sean, Ben, Jon etc. Another generation succumbing to wine, women and song? Nuff Said. Out.
Interesting that when I try to move better, and this is generally, I sometimes make things worse for myself. In attempting to move, I stretch, lean, jump, and so on. Need to take lots of little shuffle steps (which I can practice) so that I can be in a position to play the ball with an upright stance. Plenty to ponder. Bill is a former coach and top player, plus International Referee, so I’d better take notice.
Last night I also had some decent games with Aakash, who is becoming a force to reckon with. Sad to see no sign of Sean, Ben, Jon etc. Another generation succumbing to wine, women and song? Nuff Said. Out.
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Enjoy! (Have used this Ma Lin picture again! Luv it.
