Practice Drill for Girls Softball - Resistance Swing

Purpose: To feel the various elements of the swing and develop muscle memory of swing components when softball hitting.

Procedure: The drill uses a partner or a bat handle attached to a fence with surgical cord. The batter assumes the batting stance. The partner stands behind the batter, holds the top of the bat with both hands, and offers resistance as the batter strides and swings all the way through. The partner walks around the hitter, allowing the full range of motion and applying only the amount of resistance that permits a correct swing. The batter feels the importance of keeping the hands in close, using an inside-outside swing, rotating the hips, and transferring her weight to produce power.