How to Hit a Softball: The Stance & Grip

This iSport Lessons video teaches softball players how to get into the proper stance for hitting in softball.

[brittanylee]

Thank you! I am going to try softball for the first time today. :D

[meforya]

aw I'm tryna go for it in school and I don't know I thing bout softball but I really wanna be innn

[realemmapfiester]

to everyone asking for tips at tryouts when you have no experience...
if your tryouts are near: you should practice things such as playing catch with a sibling or parent. It is also a good idea to invest in a tee, net, and several balls (if you're really serious about it) Take tryouts as a learning experience, and don't get beat up if you don't make it. If you do make the team, great. You will get much better as you progress through the season. If you don't, you didn't have much practice so you should keep practicing, get better, and try again the next year. Good luck to you!

if your tryouts are far: You should take advantage of the time you have to practice. You should go out at least 3 days a week if you want to get progressively better. Again, invest in a tee, net, and several balls. You can also play catch with a parent or sibling. As you get better, start throwing from farther and farther away. Practice based of the position you want to play. (ex; 1st base would practice catching)

To everyone... make sure you choose the position you want to play because at my school we do tryouts in groups based on our position. You don't want to get there, have no clue where to play, and get stuck as a pitcher when you have no clue how to pitch. Know the field. Know at least the basics. Practice makes perfect. I wish you all good luck!

[cylinwilliams]

D. When gripping the bat which hand goes on top?


Right for a right-handed people left for left-handed people


E. What is the maximum amount of space the bottom hand should have from the bottom of the bat?


2 or 3 finger widths away

F. Why is it important for you to line up your “knocking” knuckles?


So you can roll your wrists properly when you swing


G. What should your toes, hips, and shoulders be facing when up to bat?


the plate


H. What are two things you should not do when batting?


Lift your back elbow or wrap your back behind your head

[kdgxtvu]

I'm trying out for softball at my school and I have no experience in any sport or softball. Any tips?

[fionakiely]

who here watching this bc u cant do pe in school bc of corona

[omaramin]

bro who else in quarantine stuck doing the gym teachers assginments lol

[peterstevens]

This Video has good qualities about it. I don't raise my elbow though. I have it more tucked near the back side because when your facing pitchers throwing 70 plus you have to get that timing right. I also don't choke up because it sacrifices power. Here's an extra tip for inspiring fastball players look at the pitcher with both eyes rather then one from the side.

[kayleecaca]

I have a tip for holding the bat. A few years ago I held the bat too far up and it hurt my hand so much when I hit the ball. Make sure you dont hold it at the very top of the handle.

[astrophelia]

In the recap the first thing I noticed that was wrong was if you want a good strong hit you should have around 65-70% of your weight on your back foot and 30-35% of your weight on your front foot. Then when you swing you should finish with 65-70% of your weight on your front foot and 30-35% on your back foot.

[danielbrown]

There were some good points here. I only disagreed with the elbow and bat position comments. Tell Sierra Romero to never lift her back elbow, yeah, that is her power move.

[emmablevins]

never stand with your feet as far apart as possible. i like to stand with my feet shoulder width apart. also, don't jump after.

[majestamurtha]

You have to keep your hand close to the bottom of the bat her hands shouldn't be that far up on the bat

[neesahorton]

thank you so much!! I am starting softball tomorrow and thus really helped me !!

[jenniferboyd]

This is ridiculous! I keep looking for videos on how to swing a bat and hit a softball but then I go to the comments and see people correcting them. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LEARN THE CORRECT STANCE/WAY IF THEY'RE WRONG!? I'm a visual learner!!

[darknightshinto]

This should help me get ready for high school softball tryouts again. I wanna make the team this time.

[craiggraham]

The A position is correct. Thanks arms forming an American is taught by past and current NCAA coaches if you watch there videos on here. You never teach a softball hitter to hit like a pro baseball player. It's totally different. Even Albert Puhols couldn't hit off Jenny Finch. Look for the video.

[theoatmanite]

Thanks for recapping that was helpful,

[breannablasenhauer]

I’m trying to get better at batting because I’ve only played for about 4 years and most of the girls I play with have played since they were little and it makes me feel so dumb and out of place when I can’t bat as good as them. It also has me to the point where Idek if I wanna play anymore.

[KenKen-hlgr]

Very good advice thanks for the help I definitely will use these tips 😊