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HITTING MECHANICS

HITTING MECHANICS. Fastpitch Softball Swing. 33” or 34” long Be able to hold bat out in front with one hand. Bat Size. The Grip. Loose grip Line up the “knock-knock” knuckles Wrap thumbs around bat Bat sits in fingertips, not pad of hands. Feet slightly wider than shoulder width

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HITTING MECHANICS

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  1. HITTING MECHANICS Fastpitch Softball Swing

  2. 33” or 34” long Be able to hold bat out in front with one hand Bat Size

  3. The Grip • Loose grip • Line up the “knock-knock” knuckles • Wrap thumbs around bat • Bat sits in fingertips, not pad of hands

  4. Feet slightly wider than shoulder width Feet lined up parallel to each other Knees slightly bent Weight on balls of feet Stance

  5. Stride • No larger than 6” • Step towards the ball • The step is a “timing device”

  6. Weight Distribution • Weight starts slightly in the middle, most in back • Majority of weight is on back foot at completion of swing • Front leg should be almost straight, back leg about 90 degree angle – at completion of swing

  7. Hips • Where most of power comes from • Drive hips through swing • “Squash the bug”

  8. Path of Hands • Lead with the knob of the bat • Keep hands in close to body • Drive hands through the path of the ball

  9. Follow Through • Drive hands and bat through the swing • Bat should hit you in the back, or close to • Stopping the swing takes away from the power

  10. Presentation By: Tammy Zimmardi

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