[YodasLuke]

So why shouldn't/can't (whichever it is) a Hitter use a Snap Release Ted?

This is interesting.

Does it apply only for Hitting...or just Angled Hinges of any kind? or Single Wrist Action?

We need more Mr. Skywalker!

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-Paul

Some would say that Homer never wanted to be pinned down about saying what could and could not happen. He wanted to keep the versatility and to keep the book universally applicable. For those reasons, I don't fault him. I think I can speak for myself and Yoda with regard to this topic. Homer did list two distinct patterns: 12-1 and 12-2. Whether you want to call it a method or a system, I could care less. The fact is: THIS STUFF WORKS!!! These patterns do have some interchangeable parts. But, in the component catalogue, you find components that are different for hitting versus swinging. If I assume that Homer was an incredibly gifted man (which I do), I also have to assume that he had his reasons for inclusion and exclusion of components in the two (recommended) patterns.
The pitch stroke for example, which arguably has the worst picture in the book representing the stroke, fits swinging and not hitting. The reason that the elbow is closer to the ball during release is not because you're trying to drive your elbow as deep into impact as possible (it's being taught because of the picture). But, it's because the flying wedges remain in tact and the left palm remains on plane for uncocking and rolling in snap release. If the right forearm flying wedge supports the aft side of the primary lever, the elbow has to be in a more forward position (pitch) when using a snap release. You've prepared from the top (end) for delivery line uncocking, and for delivery line roll. By going to end, you've loaded the pressure on top of the shaft, not on the aft side for hitting. It was the understanding of the interrelationships of the components that opened my eyes to Homer's genius. Is that as clear as mud?