[comdpa]

Is one more preferred or is it just a person's natural approach to connecting with the ball?

30yrlayoff,

Per the Preface: "...the Physics of Hitting is Muscular Thrust, and of Swinging, Centrifugal Force...Hitting and Swinging seem equally efficient. The difference is in the players. If strong - Hit. If quick - Swing. If both - do either. Or both."

Per 12-1-0: Hitting is most useful to the stronger player.
Per 12-2-0: Swinging is most useful to the more flexible player.