SOFTBALL - How to hit the softball

How to hit the softball

The exemplary student will consistently demonstrate all of the following:

• Ready position: Side on stance in a balanced position with knees bent and feet shoulder width apart.
• Bat grip - knuckles lined up and both hands close together.
• Bat is raised up above shoulder level at a 70-90 degree angle.
• Transfer weight from back to front by taking a small step towards pircher.
• Batter swings through the hit and makes powerful and direct contact with the ball as the bat is horizontal to the ground.
• The hip and torso rotate with the bat and hips finish square to the direction of the hit.
• Bat follow through continues up and over the opposite shoulder.

Please look at this wikiHow to get extra step by step guide.

http://www.wikihow.com/Hit-the-Ball-Properly-in-Softball

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