[Yoda]

In an ideal world, I would agree. But here's the problem - how many can people can "passively aim" the hands? Not many I think. For most all, in order to teach them to move the hands SOLELY with the pivot, you must get their minds OUT of their hands and onto the pivot itself. Tell them to aim PP #3 at an aiming point and they will thrust it there with their hands. So... the choices are clear - make them Hitters or be prepared for "incubation periods" of years, during which they are switters.

I will now hunker down like a jackrabbit in a hailstorm!

Un-hunker, MJ. You may be surprised to learn that, for the most part, I agree! In fact, my lessons always start with the Power Package Structure -- the Flying Wedges -- and then proceed directly to the Pivot. Zone #1 -- the Body Pivot -- must be brought under control before the Hands have any hope to perform their assignments unhindered.

A point of exception would be your basic premise, namely that the Hands must always be moved "solely with the Pivot." Remember, Pivot Strokes are optional, and in these instances, the Arms supply the necessary transportation for the Power Package.