Purpose: To learn weight transfer, body control, timing, and to groove a compact swing for softball hitting.

Procedure: Set up in an area that has a screened net or batting tunnel, like a garage, basement, or yard. Set up in hitting stance in front of the net or tunnel, with a partner kneeling about 10 feet, just off your front knee. The feeder triggers your cocking action by dropping his hand just before flipping the ball.  Time a short, compact swing, hitting the ball to the appropriate field, depending on where the feeder flips it.

Purpose: Hitting a softball behind the runner and executing the hit-and-run play on offense; execute the relay and make plays at second base, third base, and home on defense.

Procedure: Play 3v10 or 3v9 on a field that's right for the age group, with an entire defensive team that's set up in the field. For the offensive team, a batter is at the plate, a runner is on first base, and the other players are in the on-deck area waiting to hit. The pitcher throws pitches that are easy to hit, and the batter attempts to hit to right field to move the runner up. The hitter has to try and make contact on all the pitches, regardless of location, and the runner should leave the base once the pitcher releases the ball and advance as far as possible without being thrown out. Let each set of three offensive players have two at-bats each, then rotate in three plays fromhe defense. The offense gets two points for a hit that advances a runner to third or home, one point for a hit that advances a runner only to second, and zero points for plays that not advance the runner.

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.

Purpose: Drill for softball hitting to have players hit the ball on a line to the opposite field, focusing the use of the top hand.

Procedure: A feeder sits in a chair behind an L-shaped screen about 10 feet away from the plate. A hitter stands at the plate in front of the screen, ready to hit and the feeder throws the ball on the outside of the plate to the hitter. The hitter hits the ball to the opposite field, focusing on the the use of the top hand. The hitter should take 10 to 12 swings before a new hitter steps in.

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: This drill for softball hitting enables the batter to see many pitched balls in a short amount of time.

Procedure: The drill which is a challenge game sort of drill can be played with a live pitcher or a pitching machine. A full defense is in place and the players are partnered up according to their hitting ability (strong with strong and weak with weak). Base runners can also be used in this drill. The partners will get five minutes together and have a chance to bat one at a time. It stays the batter's turn until she hits a foul ball or swings and misses the pitch. The players continue to alternate just until there is no more time left and the score is kept by the number of balls hit into play.

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.