Fastpitch Softball Swing
Sierra is able to adjust to different pitches because she applies such great resistance to her swing.
Fastpitch softball swing. Many teachers of a softball swing use reaction time as a reason to have a shorter more compact swing in softball than you do in baseball. Fast pitch is considered the most competitive form. Prepare for the 2013 softball season with a 3 day instructional camp based out of sunny clearwater florida. Medium pitch modified fast pitch and slow pitch.
She has a wealth of knowledge from her years of experience as a professional fastpitch player. Two time olympic gold medalist atlanta sydney fastpitch player michele smith explains proper swing mechanics. And it s how you grip the bat how tightly you grip the bat and in what position you grip the bat that are important. One of my favorite softball quotes is never let the fear of striking out keep you from.
How to load lower body in the softball swing softball hitting mechanics duration. Amazing softball swings elite extensions in slow motion maximumbatspeed. Fastpitch softball also known as fastpitch or fastball is a form of softball played commonly by women and men though coed fast pitch leagues also exist. I cringe when see hitting programs that are designed by baseball players and say they teach softball hitting as a 17 year fastpitch softball coach and 26 year slow pitch player the fundamental difference in the swing many programs ignore especially when teaching fastpitch the swing has to take the most direct path to the pitched generally released at 3 to 4 feet verse a baseball is released.
Hitting takes a lot of confidence and practice. The international softball federation isf is the international governing body of softball. How to swing correctly in softball. Hitting is one of the key components to the game of softball.
Get great face time with collegiate coaches and recruiters. In softball hitting the grip is one of the most critical parts of a quick bat swing. Which has created a ton of hitters at all softball levels who have very restricted movement and not a lot of power or consistent contact. Promotional on video puchase for free analysis ends 01 01 17.
7 techniques to improve your softball hitting bat speed.