Half an inch isn’t much at all, but it can make a huge difference in how your hitters hit and your pitchers pitch – be sure to find out how.
Next time you don’t think a little bit matters then consider...
Have you ever struggled with whether your pitchers should throw batting practice or not, and if not, why not?
If so, here's some information that will be valuable to you and to your pitchers and hitters!
Lots of coaches I talk to...
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between front toss and side toss?
If so, you’ve come to the right place for the answer!
To tell you the truth, front toss is really just a better version of soft toss. In...
There are certain things we take as gospel in sports because that’s how they have always been done, and when it comes to our approach to hitting in softball, we are no exception.
At the recent Hitting Summit, we took on...
Do you tell your players to lay-off the riseball, only then to watch them take a swing at one and miss badly? Riseballs are hard for most batters to resist because they're so tempting.
Well, they can't lay off them forever,...
Whether you’re practicing indoors or outdoors, here’s a great hitting drill that will help your players hit the ball up the middle!
The setup for this drill is pretty simple, but simple doesn’t mean easy, as your players will soon discover...
Have you ever heard the terms "soft focus" or "hard focus" and wondered what they mean?
Or ever wondered what to tell your hitters when they ask you what they should look at when the pitcher's pitching the ball?
Well...
Slappers are those really fast lefties that drive us all crazy
on defense. Yet most of them start out as righty hitters.
If you don’t have a slapper on your team, but would really like to add one, read on to...
If you're wondering what a fungo is, how to hit them, or how to
teach your players to hit them, then these 5 keys are a must read.
In regards to hitting fungos - the first thing to know that you
may have...
When a hitter takes her stride, how hard or how soft she takes it can really determine whether she be comes a good or a bad hitter.
What's the difference and why does it matter?
Good hitters don't...
The best hitting coaches in the
college game gathered to share with and learn from one another. Check out my 5 key
Hitting Summit take-aways.
I’ve taken a mind-blowing week and condensed it all down for you.
The Hitting Summits are an
exclusive educational opportunity...
If your slappers are having trouble making contact, or hitting any balls in fair territory, then it could be she's out-running her hands. Make sure your hitters keep their hands in front of their chest as they start their running...