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- Starting with The Feet
- The Ankles and The Knees
- The Shoulders
- The Look
- The Grip
- Placement of The Hands
We want to make sure that our feet are square. Very often these days we see either a stance that is too closed, that means the front foot is closer to the plate, or a stance that is too open, that means the front foot is farther away from the plate than the back foot. What I advocate is the feet are square–even with the line of the plate. I also li...
Second, we like a little flexion in the ankles and in the knees. I like the knees squeezed together a little bit, and a slight bend in the waist. What happens many times is that the hitter will get locked up if she bends down to much in the knees and the waist. The muscles in his legs will begin to tighten up, and there’s no way that she’s going to...
We like nice level shoulders. Too often I’ll see young girls softball hitters with their shoulders at an angle or they’re trying to keep their front shoulder down too much. Well, if your front shoulder is down to begin with, the first thing your body’s going to want you to do is to level it up. And once it starts up, it’s just going to keep going u...
We want a good two-eyed look at the pitcher. We don’t want to be looking around, or we don’t want to have our head tilted too much so that we don’t get a good look at the ball out of the hand. Remembering our number one responsibility is to see the ball early, to see it big, and to see it as long as we can. The only way we can do that is to get a g...
The next thing is the grip. You want to hold the bat as far out in the fingers as is comfortable. I don’t advocate holding it way out in the fingers because there is no way that our hands are strong enough to propel the barrel through the ball. On the other hand, we don’t want it way back in our thumb because this restricts the freedom of movement ...
The placement of the hands are very important. I advocate having the hands even with the back shoulder or, at the most, the knob as far back as the back foot. The elbows are down. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to girls softball games and hear people yelling at their kids or the coaches yelling at the players to get their back elbow up. ...
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Stance. The stance can feel complicated. Don’t let it. Your stance should feel easy–balanced and natural. There are a few factors, though. You’ll need to balance your weight properly, position your feet, hands, and eyes, and hold the bat at the right angle. Our post on the Top 5 Mistakes Hitters Make in Their Stance is a good primer. Swing
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Mar 31, 2019 · Softball Hitting: Grip and Stance. Working on both your grip and your stance can help you develop a relaxed, balanced swing. Having a successful at-bat can start before the first pitch is tossed. By developing both your grip and your stance, you can produce a swing that will help generate solid bat speeds. “Having the proper grip and stance ...
Dec 18, 2023 · Step into the batter’s box next to the plate so your non-dominant shoulder points toward the pitcher. Spread your feet out slightly wider than your hips so your toes are parallel to the plate. Balance your weight on the balls of your feet evenly. Bend your knees and ankles a little bit to get into a ready position.
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Apr 3, 2023 · It’s important to adjust your stance based on the type of pitch you’re facing, too. Another key aspect of your batting stance is your body position. You should stand with your knees slightly bent and your weight on the balls of your feet. This will help you generate power and balance during your swing. Your hips should be facing the pitcher ...
