Method for pivotally swinging and hitting an object

Abstract

A process for more accurately delivering a hitting device to a ball, including positioning a stiff and straight leading or front leg at the start of and during the process (with no step forward of the front foot or leg) until after contact with the ball, pointing and planting the leading or front foot at least partially in the direction from which the ball is traveling, positioning the hands and the hitting device such that the distal end of the hitting device is below the shoulders and the hitting device is held substantially parallel to the ground at the start of the process, delivering the hitting device directly forward in the same plane as the ball is traveling, and utilizing pivoting of the torso and hips about an axis to deliver the hitting device to a ball with little or no forward or lateral movement of the body.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 753,898 filed on Apr. 4, 2010, which in turn is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 541,592 filed on Oct. 2, 2006, which in turn is a nonprovisional of 60 / 815,450 filed Jun. 20, 2006, the entireties of which are hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]This invention was not federally sponsored.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to the general field of sports, and more specifically toward a method for pivotally swinging and hitting an object. Swinging a hitting device (a simple machine), such as a bat, stick, racket, or other elongated device, to hit an object, such as a ball, also called “hitting” or “a swing,” is a process that involves a number of discrete steps or elements. Some of these steps can or must be performed sequentially, wh...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The pivotal swing method is a new and improved way of hitting a baseball that focuses on accuracy and power. It involves several key elements that work together to achieve better balance and a simplified swing. The method includes a reduced head movement, a hitting device that is delivered in the same plane as the ball, a low horizontal bat, and a pivoting swing. These elements have been tested and shown to improve the hitting performance of experienced baseball hitters by over 30%. The method can impact the pay of MLB players and also improve the efficiency of the swing. It has been shown to increase the yield of a crop and save money for the consumer. Overall, the pivotal swing method provides a more effective and efficient way to hit a baseball."

Problems solved by technology

First, it can significantly impact the pay of a MLB player as noted above.

There is also an angle of incidence that is a major cause of reduced time available to make impact.

This is a huge issue that, if not understood, will seriously impact the understanding of how these two elements contribute to the pivotal swing process and how they are different from the current or conventional swing process.

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