This video breaks down the proper mechanics on how to hit a softball.
Carie Dever-Boaz, demonstrates an excellent drill that helps correct a common hitting mistake seen in fastpitch softball.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist (Atlanta, Sydney) fastpitch player Michele Smith explains a drill that can help you get more power in your swing through your back foot. She has a wealth of knowledge from years of experience in professional ball, and several useful tips and pointers to try out.
Slow pitch softball swing analysis. This was done via emailed video clips, visit sportstechnique.com for information on how to participate in this great feature. Two huge keys to the swing, ROTATION and SNAP. Once the stride is over and the front foot has landed there must be ZERO movement of the body and head forward, as this takes away from a rotational swing and limits power potential. The body angle being back and rotation of the swing dictates where the ball will go (up in the air), a common mistake players make is to also try and LIFT the ball with the arms, causing the bathead to drop and then rise up over top of the ball and creating topspin groundballs , popups, and inconsistent glancing blows. Also USSSA conference player swings in super slow motion.