Softball Fastpitch Hitting Drills - Front Bounce

Purpose: Helps softball hitters develop timing.

Procedure: The tosser stands about 15 feet in front of the hitter. The tosser throws a tennis ball overhand, bouncing the ball up into the strike zone in front of the plate. The hitter uses the bounce as a trigger, or timing mechanism, to signal when she should take the hands back to launch position and begin the stride. This is a great softball hitting drill.