
Hitting Mechanics: The Finger Grip & Gripping The Bat
Grips, like everything else you do, are very important. In today's video blog post, I want to talk briefly about the grip, and its' affect on your hitting mechanics. Hitting
Grips, like everything else you do, are very important. In today's video blog post, I want to talk briefly about the grip, and its' affect on your hitting mechanics. Hitting
This softball video will help you and your team learn how to fix the fundamentals when it comes to softball hitting. The first common mistake we'll look at is overstriding. Overstriding
Shadow Bunting: What Is It? Shadow bunting refers to having a backup hitter doing what the on-deck hitter is doing. If you have a lot of kids that you are trying to
Hitting Stations allow you to maximize the number of players you can have working on their hitting at the same time. Plus, by working at hitting stations, you can focus
Purpose: This hitting drill teaches batters to hang in and go with the pitch, as well as how to hit a Curve Ball. (Young players are not as intimidated with a
In today's video blog post, we are sharing 3 creative softball hitting drills that you can include in your next softball practice. All you need is a tire, a
As a good coach, you want to include a mix of linear and rotational hitting drills and styles in your practice plan, so your hitters can benefit from an understanding
The Collapsing Front Leg upon stride phase is another common softball hitting problem that you see in many players. If not addressed early, it can continue to be a
We know from watching a softball swing in slow motion that the toe opens up and the hips start to snap through in the swing. The Stride Box drill is
Purpose This hitting drill teaches the hitter to concentrate hard on the right ball to hit. It also teaches the hitter to keep their weight back. Breakdown - The coach has two balls
When the player gets into their stance, one of the most common problems you might see is the first step of the hit going out. In today's video blog
The “Dry Swing” Hitting Drill develops dynamic balance and proper body sequence of the swing. By dynamic balance, we mean chin staying over the top of the belly button and
This is a great softball hitting drill - and en excellent trick! - for working on the stride. It works well for younger players who you see a lot
Hitting a softball is arguably one of the hardest techniques to master, in any sport. Even after players learn and understand the basic mechanics of the swing, it's very common for
No matter what age level you coach, it's important to spend time at every practice working on the fundamentals. In this article, we'll review 3 basic softball drills covering fielding,
In this article, we are going to illustrate 10 keys to an effective softball swing. Practicing these mechanics will help any hitter develop more bat speed, more power, and more
It's important for players to understand what happens to their back arm during the swing in softball hitting. A great introduction is to teach your players to think about throwing side
Softball bunting is a very valuable skill for any players to practice! A special type of offensive technique in softball, in a bunt play, the batter loosely holds the