Quote Originally Posted by AdamGB
It feels natural to lean forwards an inch or two but my trainer says keep upright.

Always about pulling the left back rather than throwing the right forwards when I throw a right hand, I suppose it's probably natural to lean forwards because it's a cheap way of quickly getting extra power, I assume being upright is harder to learn but in the end will generate more power and be a quicker shot?
Adam, do you ever do the med ball slams I advocate so much? If you do, you'll notice that ronically you generate little extra power by leaning, if any at all. Like you said though, a slight lean is natural but it is not required for power. If that were true then baseball players would be hitting off their front foot. Try dragging your back foot forward on the one-two and actually putting a very slight bit extra weight on the back foot. This will ensure good balance.

I think I should get a cc for starting such an important and insightful thread.