Softball Hitting Drills – Mirror Drill

Purpose: To observe your own softball hitting stroke.

Procedure: A full-length mirror and a softball bat. Assume batting stance as if the mirror were the pitcher. Go through your swing in slow motion. Say aloud the different hitting stages — stance, stride, pivot, swing, follow-through.Verbalizing reinforces the natural sequence and promotes good muscle memory. Watch yourself in the mirror for the entire swing process. After a few swings, pick up the pace. After fifteen to twenty swings, the player should be at full speed.The mirror is an effective teaching tool and can be used in many of the other drills.the player can develop a "feel." The notion of getting a "feel" and connecting the visual process with the coach's comments and corrective strategies is essential for correcting errors.