Mar 13 • 07:30 UTC 🇯🇵 Japan Asahi Shimbun (JP)

Analysis of Shohei Ohtani by Kazunori Shinozuka: Focus on Weight Transfer for Children

Kazunori Shinozuka analyzes Shohei Ohtani's batting technique, emphasizing the importance of weight transfer for young players.

Kazunori Shinozuka, a former hitting coach and sports commentator, provides an analysis of Shohei Ohtani's batting form ahead of the World Baseball Classic's quarterfinal match between Japan and Venezuela. He shares insights based on sequential photos from Ohtani's recent performance against South Korea, highlighting critical points of weight transfer during his swing. Shinozuka notes that while Ohtani's physical attributes contribute to his success, it is the effective weight transfer in his batting technique that allows him to achieve impressive power and distance.

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