Andruw Jones
Hit out-front of the plate
Albert Pujols
"Throw" the bat at the ball
Albert Pujols
Weight back - balanced stance
Nick Johnson
Full extension of the bat to momentarily "follow" the ball away from you
Albert Pujols
"Hands to the ball", ready to snap the bat into the ball
Knee in, back heel up
You
Full follow through. Wrap the bat around your back
Jones (left), Bonds (right) and Pujols (below)
Back arm "uppercuts" to provide the punch!