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Autumn Gavia
Autumn Gavia
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What are some good tips for hitting?

i used to be able to bat really good. but after all the tips people have been giving me, i hardly get good hits?

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  • Samantha lee
    Samantha lee
    Answered May 24, 2010
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    SOFT TOSS, TEE PRACTICE, PIZZA TOSS DRILL (YOU CAN FIND THAT IN SOFTBALL DRILLS)

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  • Noah Christian Fox
    Noah Christian Fox
    Answered May 24, 2010
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    PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • TyLeR:)
    TyLeR:)
    Answered May 25, 2010
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    practice soft toss is my favorite i was a good hitter now im a great hitter

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  • Melonn Simmons
    Melonn Simmons
    Answered May 25, 2010
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    Relax keep your weight back,bat next to your ear, step,arms out in front,pivot your hips,and swing!

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  • Kinsley Barga
    Kinsley Barga
    Answered May 29, 2010
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    well just to tell you line up your knukles [knocking knuckles] feet spread rulur linkth and whene you step you should be able to draw a line going from head to toe butt of your bat going twords the ball

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  • Coach Lia Roque
    Coach Lia Roque
    Answered June 06, 2010
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    Just make sure you got your basics correct and focus on that and practice to be consistent on it. if you know you're doing it right then don't constantly change your swing.

    Remove unwanted movement unnecessary in the swing.

    http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-hitting/key-concepts-of-hitting.html

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  • Sara Vicente
    Sara Vicente
    Answered June 10, 2010
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    I usually sing a song when Im up to bat bacause it keeps me relaxed and helps me not think too much. Practice is when you need to think about what you need to fix not during the game. By game time, you know what to do. Make sure your bat head follows the knob, meaning keep your bat head level. Dont take too much of a step. And the most important thing is to believe you can do it. Once you have confidence, you got it all

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  • Joseph
    Joseph
    Answered June 13, 2010
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    PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

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  • Duke Barrett
    Duke Barrett
    Answered June 13, 2010
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    Take 100 practice swings every day!

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  • Kasey Bailey
    Kasey Bailey
    Answered June 19, 2010
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    When you are getting ready to bat you should load, meaning to being your bat back towards your shoulder. When you swing you should come in so that your arms are at 90 degree angles, also called the power V. When you make contact with the ball you need to push the bat through it. Most people just roll their wrists instead of pushing through. With the feet, when you step, step when the pitcher releases, it helps get your timing down. Make sure that you step in a straight line towards the pitcher. When you are following through make sure you squish the bug with your back foot. Some people, including me, drag their back foot which helps with power. Make sure that your front foot doesn't move beyond taking that step. Make sure you follow through with both hands on the bat to ensure power. Good luck! I hop this helps

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  • Samantha lee
    Samantha lee
    Answered July 22, 2010
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    There is also a soft toss where the person tossing it, stands in back, to keep your head down, and to also, get your timing down, it is really fun, and it also forces you to use your hips, and really get that POWER behind your swing.

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    1. And you should also try hitting a basketball for power also.
      Samantha lee · July 22, 2010
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I have a 8 yr old daughter who plays youth softball and just recently noticed that after she hits the ball she is throwing the bat as well.

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