Purpose: To develop the proper action of the lead arm, for hitting a softball, in the swing.

Procedure: Set up in an area that has a screened net or batting tunnel. This drill can be done in a garage, basement, yard, or gym. Position yourself in front of a net or tunnel with a partner (feeder) kneeling about eight feet away, just off your front knee. The feeder triggers the cocking action by dropping the throwing hand just before flipping the ball. As the feeder flips the ball, cock your lead arm backward and swing with only the lead arm, using a short, quick downward swing.

Purpose: To practice moving the hands to the ball for softball hitting and to develop speed and a strong lead arm.

Procedure: The batter takes her stance without a bat and with her lead hand in its normal position with the thumb up. The hitter draws a line across her chest and then extends to the ball.

Purpose: To develop a smooth, compact swing for hitting a softball.

Procedure: Pair up the players so that one of them (the feeder) places the ball on the tee while the other hits. Place a batting tee in front of home plate and make the hitter take a normal stance at home plate. Move the tee to different areas in front of the plate to help the hitters practice hitting inside, middle, and outside pitches. Raise the tee to different heights in order to give hitters practice hitting high and low pitches.

Purpose: To practice hitting a softball off the machine on a field with fielders.

Procedure: The pitching machine is on the mound and is set on the hitting speed and location for that day. All the players have a partner and they take turns hitting off the machine. One hitter gets to hit until she hits a fair ball. Then it's the partner's turn. There is a certain amount of time that's given by the coach for each pair combination. Fielder and base runners can also be used.

Purpose: To practice inward rotation of the front side, stride, and weight transfer  for softball hitting, helping the hitter develop essential timing and rhythm.

Procedure: Assume a perpendicular position at the plate as the pitcher stands 40 to 50 feet away behind a screen. As the pitcher starts to release the ball, rotate inward toward the catcher with your lead shoulder pointing at the pitcher. Swing and hit the ball, using proper mechanics.

Purpose: To develop proper stride technique for softball hitting while maintaining correct weight shift.

Procedure: Assume your normal stance with a bat. If a mirror is available, use it to check your technique. Cock your bat and stride forward, keeping your weight back and striding with your front foot. Cock your hands backward as your foot goes forward six to eight inches. Stride on the inside of your front foot, picking the heel up slightly off the ground.

Purpose: To develop the proper softball hitting mechanics and learn to hit to the opposite field.

Procedure: Set up the screen around 40 feet away from home plate. Pitches should be thrown to the inside, outside, and middle of the plate. Drive the ball into right field (for a right-handed hitter) or left field (for a left-handed hitter).

Purpose: To teach how to consistently groove the swing for softball hitting at different locations using a Swing Hit Trainer.

Procedure: One player grabs a bat and takes a hitting position and another player holds the extended Swing Hit Trainer and stands about eight to ten feet away from the hitter. The holder positions the trainer so that it is about two feet in front of the hitter's front hip. The hitter triggers, strides, and swings, hitting the trainer. After the third step out of the batter's box, the hitter should glance toward the coach. If the coach is holding up one arm, the runner runs through the base. The holder and hitter switch positions.

Purpose: To learn how to trigger, strike, and swing when softball hitting. You need a soft toss machine for this drill.

Procedure: Position the machine at a 45 degree angle so the ball end up flipping at your front hip. Drive the ball back up the middle. Use a buddy system: Hit 12 balls and then switch positions. Change the machine's position to practice hitting inside and outside pitches.

Purpose: To develop a cocking (trigger) action with the hands, a pivoting action with the back foot, and a short swing for softball hitting. This drill helps develop quick hands and a short stride.

Procedure: Get in your batting stance with a ball in each hand. Cock both hands to trigger the swing.With a short, quick swinging action, release the ball into the net at the end of your swing.