Whether you are coaching the local Little League or playing on your company's softball team, dependable batting is a skill worth having. This article will give the reader a variety of drills, mental tricks and the fundamental skills necessary to put the bat on the ball and swing for the fences.
Whether you are playing in a weekend softball league or coaching your child's
little league team, everyone wants a hitter. Hitting the ball is the only way to
score points, and while it is true that defense wins games, nothing is more
enjoyable than knowing that you can put the bat on the ball and send the
defensive team toward the fence.
There are three components of hitting that you should keep in mind.
The first is drills you can do at home. Sure, if you are in a weekend
pick up league you may feel silly practicing in the backyard, but it is fun and
it counts as exercise, which we all need more of, right?
Another key component of good hitting is mental attitude. This plays
a huge role in your success at the plate; don't underestimate it.
The final skill to work on is your technique during the game, this is
when you put everything together and see how it works.
Fortunately,with baseball and softball it becomes apparent very quickly if
your program is working—you either hit or you don't. We'll get started with some
drills to try at home.