Softball Batting Drills – Short Throw Drill

Purpose: To eliminate overstriding while hitting a softball and to increase the number of practice swings a hitter can perform using the right technique.

Procedure: This drill can be performed in a batting cage or against a backstop. The hitter takes a position 15 feet in front of a teammate or coach, who is seated behind the protective screen. The coach or teammate throws the ball from behind the protective screen with an overhand motion into the strike zone.