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Did you know that nearly 10 million Americans play softball in a given year? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice on the field, we all want to know some tricks to improve our game.
Are you looking to get more power behind your softball swing? We've got you covered.
Let's get to the top tips you need to know!
When you grip the bat, you need to focus on applying your pressure with your fingers- not your palms.
Place the top hand against the bottom hand with the middle knuckles aligned straightly. You want to maintain a relaxed grip, so your wrists still have some flexibility.
Many softball players mistakenly keep their elbows up when swinging. This works against gravity. In this position, you have actually to work harder to swing.
Instead, you want to focus on dropping the shoulder and keeping the elbows down. At this point, the front arm remains at a 90-degree angle.
Your stance must remain level at all times. To do this, you want to focus on both your hips and your knees.
The knees can be slightly bent, but the back should remain straight. Focus on evenly distributing your weight on the balls of your feet.
Keep yourself in the center of the batter's box. Feet should remain parallel to the home plate direction. Keep them dug in at about a shoulder-width distance apart.
As the pitcher begins to release, you need to focus on your stride. The stride creates the momentum, which sets you up for your contact.
To do this, you can cock your hips and turn in the front shoulder (making sure it's lower than the back shoulder). Keep the hips parallel.
Your hands move as your hips and shoulder turn. After the stride, your hands turn slightly toward the bottom hand.
You will then shift your weight back onto the inside of your back foot. At this point, you are in hitting position, and you are ready to make contact.
The best contact for a pitch occurs directly down the middle and opposite to the front hip. Drive the elbow back into the body- and keep the hips open.
The force for the contact comes from the inner core, hips, and legs. Using the proper rotation, the ball contacts onto the bat directly- and the force comes naturally.
After contact, concentrate on hitting through the ball. Keep the bat in the direction where the ball is hit.
Transfer weight to the firm front leg. This process guarantees a longer, fuller contact.
Practice makes perfect when it comes to mastering your softball swing. Spent time familiarizing with these techniques, and keep putting them to the test! You'll start seeing improvements soon.
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