Softball Hitting - The Basics 2

Ok, so you have learned a few basic tips for hitting. Now here are some more basic tips for hitting a fastpitch softball.

Let's talk about the stance now. As a hitter you need to be comfortable in your batting stance. You don't want to feel awkward before trying to do the most difficult thing in sports - hitting a fastpitch softball.

Step into the batters box and position yourself about the middle of the box. This way you can get the most out of viewing the pitch.

Position your feet about shoulder width apart. Again, this is a personal preference. Some batters like to be a little wider and some a little narrower. Find where your own personal preference is and stick to it.

Bend your knees a little. Kind of begin to squat down, but not too much. You just need to get into an athletic stance. This is so you can move your body quickly to hit the ball. If you squat too much you will lock yourself into place. If you stand to tall and stiff legged the same thing will happen. You won't be able to move quickly to swing at the ball.

Turn your head so that your eyes can both see the pitchers fastpitch softball glove. You need to be able to focus on the pitchers arm as she begins her windup and release of the softball.

Ok, now lean slightly into homeplate. Just enough to be comfortable and see the path of the ball as it is pitched in to the fastpitch catchers mitt. You don't want to lean in too far as it will deter your ability to move to the pitch and swing quickly. You also don't want to stay too straight up either for the same reason.

Keep reading and watching for more tips on fastpitch softball hitting.

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