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<\/a><\/p>\nNothing depicts \u201cperfect-timing\u201d in sports better than a slow-motion sequence of movements by a boxer as he delivers a devastating \u201cknock-out\u201d blow to the chin of his opponent after countering his adversary\u2019s \u201cright or left-hook\u201d and immediately applying a quick and precise \u201cright-cross\u201d of his own. And no one was better at \u201ccounter-punching\u201d than Mohammed Ali (formerly Cassius Clay). Not known primarily as a power-puncher, he still managed to knock out most of his opponents with his quick and precise application of focused intent at an instant soon after his attacker tried to apply a strike, or after he himself had delivered a feint jab.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard for a “normal” person, whose reflexes cannot be compared to the quickness of Ali\u2019s, to recognize the incredible \u201ctiming mechanism\u201d that is involved within such a nanosecond of time. Even ring-side announcers often attribute such imposing characteristics of a \u201crapid-fire\u201d boxer as that of having \u201cfast-hands.\u201d All they seem to be able to see is the glove-in-hand as it strikes the unfortunate face of a recipient of \u201cfocused intent.\u201d Most casual observers hardly notice that the speed and power of the punch does not emanate merely from the pounding fists.<\/p>\n Anyone watching a boxer, or even an actor portraying a fighter, shadow-boxing to the lens of a camera, is usually fascinated by the quickness of his movements as he sets forth a series of rapid fire punches from various angles depicting a flurry of potential blows that would strike an opponent. But anyone, with a little training, could replicate that scene and feel the confidence of that surreal experience, just enough to get his \u201cass-kicked\u201d if he took the temptation too far. Sylvester Stallone\u2019s fictional \u201cRocky Balboa\u201d looks pretty good as he shadow-boxes atop the steps of a Philadelphia landmark, but his counter-punching prowess will always be limited to the \u201cSilver-screen.\u201d It’s not how quick or fast you seem to be; it’s how quick you are to respond in the proper fashion to a given stimulus, at the correct and precise time.<\/p>\n Power-punching in boxing and \u201cPower-swinging\u201d in Baseball mean nothing if the focus of precise timing is not in alignment with purest intent. As powerful as Sonny Liston was when he encountered Cassius Clay, he couldn’t hit Clay if he cornered him in a telephone booth. Cassius\u2019s quick reflexes and counter-punching ability left Liston waving at the air as he was being pummeled to the canvas by flurries of furious fists, the tidal-wave of which emanated from his fast footwork, and powerful torquing action of hips and torso.<\/p>\n A Professional baseball player with even a cursory understanding of \u201cBatting Technique\u201d can simulate what would be considered \u201cthe perfect swing\u201d while he is \u201cshadow-swinging\u201d in the on-deck circle. But when he gets into that \u201crarefied cubicle of variable distinction\u201d his purpose now transforms from a single-dimensional component to the challenging variables of myriad proportions. For a batter the quintessential question is, \u201chow do I put my perfect swing into play at precisely the \u201cright time\u201d as the pitcher is doing everything he can to off-set my \u201cperfect-timing\u201d? A batter who guesses \u201cfast-ball.\u201d and receives a \u201cfast-ball\u201d has a perfect opportunity to produce his \u201cperfect swing,\u201d and perhaps launch a prodigious blast. But, of course, his figuratively \u201cperfect swing\u201d does not mean that he will make \u201cperfect-contact\u201d with the ball, but at least he was afforded the opportunity for optimal expression of maximum muscular function while simply \u201cfouling\u201d the pitch back. The \u201ctiming\u201d was there, but something in the \u201ctechnique\u201d was lacking.<\/p>\n A boxer who discerns his chance for a \u201ccounter-punch\u201d to obliterate his opponent, and then fails to apply that finishing touch because of something lacking in his technique, will certainly regret not taking advantage of his rare opportunity. (Monfils had distinct opportunities in the 4th set to “finish-off” Federer with either of two “match-points,” but failed to facilitate the bodily rhythm and precision timing to coordinate the proficiency to put Roger away – he lacked stamina and will – Focus<\/strong>!)<\/p>\n The Major-League pitcher in the previous scenario will recognize his good fortune, and certainly not repeat a pitch without altering its location or the velocity. To which, the batter will almost certainly fail to replicate his \u201cperfect-timing\u201d and be caught off-balance and perhaps “punched out.”<\/p>\n Within the context of its everyday regimen, Baseball is first a one-on-one confrontation (Batter vs. Pitcher) like Boxing (normally without pugilistic intent and public vilification).<\/p>\n Perfect timing<\/strong> without proper technique may afford a preliminary sense of efficiency by consistently contacting the ball, but without ostensible power. And, proper technique<\/strong>, without an ability to effect the perfect timing, might make a good first- impression to casual onlookers, but without good-timing, that beautiful swing will go for naught.<\/p>\n Coming Soon: Part 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Power and Efficiency from Perfect TIMING \u201cPerfect-timing\u201d is a matter of combining momentum with vibrational-alignment in space to \u00a0“focus” precisely with place and time! In all of Professional sports, especially of the individual variety like tennis, golf, swimming, boxing, bowling, skiing, skate-boarding, etc., the sportsman fine-tunes his craft to such a degree that most casual … Continue reading Power and Efficiency from Momentum and Perfect Timing – Part 1<\/span> <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>
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