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Harp Exercises for Agility and Speed $19.95 Harp. 93 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

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Easton 2012 SRV6BH Synergy Speed ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 SRV6BH Synergy Speed ASA Slowpitch Bat. IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32'' tapered handle Single System Technology for increased bat control and balance 12'' slightly end loaded barrel for more power 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards

Easton 2012 FP11SY10 Synergy Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat $259.99 Easton 2012 FP11SY10 Synergy Speed (-10) Fastpitch Bat. Easton's FP11SG Synge (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat features an IMX Composite barrel optimizing the sweet spot for maximum performance and a lower M.O.I. for a lighter swing weight and faster swing speed.

Easton Bat Weight 16 oz $7.99 Easton Bat Weight 16 oz. Easton's 16 oz youth sized bat weight is great for warming up, and increasing swing speed. It is cast iron covered in durable vinyl that fits securely on the bat barrel.

Easton Bat Weight 28 oz $9.99 Easton Bat Weight 28 oz. Easton's 28 oz adult sized bat weight is great for warming up, and increasing swing speed. It is cast iron covered in durable vinyl that fits securely on the bat barrel.

Easton 2010 Stealth Speed -10 Fastpitch Bat - Fastpitch Softball Bats $299.99 Easton Stealth Speed - Fastpitch Softball Bat The Stealth Speed was built to help big hitters take their game to the next level. Evenly balanced for an even swing, the Easton Stealth Speed softball bat uses Focused Flex handle technology to increase its power. CXN technology provides an extra kick to the softball bat, providing the most efficient energy transfer from handle to barrel. The Easton Stealth Speed Fastpitch Softball Bat has an ultra-thin / handle with a Pro-Tack cushioned grip. Some softball bats take time to break in, but the Easton Stealth Speed fastpitch bat boasts Hot mph performance straight out of the wrapper! -day warranty. Approved for all softball associations. Construction Composite Available sizes / oz., / oz., / oz., / oz., / oz.Fastpitch Softball Bats - Fastpitch Softball Bats

Rawlings Doughnut Bat Weight (BW16) $11.95 Bat weights help to develop faster and more powerful swings. Found on almost every on-deck circle, this 16oz Bat Weight is designed to help enhance bat speed during warmup or strength-training practice.

Easton 2010 Stealth Speed SSR3B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat $219.99 Easton 2010 Stealth Speed SSR3B (-10) Fast-Pitch Bat. + Stealth Speed -10 Fastpitch + Largest hitting area in the game + EASTONs focused Flex handle technology increases power + Patented CXN EASTON technology provides extra kick and increased bat head speed + Patented IMX technology - the best in materials, design and manufacturing process + Evenly balanced for maximum swing speed + Ultra thin 29/32" handle with Pro-Tack cushioned grip + Meets all 2010 Bat Performance Standards ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF and SSUSA + 98MPH performance

Anderson Bat Company 2012 Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat $199.99 Anderson Bat Company 2012 Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat. Anderson Bat Company's Techzilla XP (-9) Youth Baseball Bat features a multi-wall, internal sleeve design to allow players to swing faster without sacrificing bat control. Internal Multi-Wall PowerArch Technology creates a lower MOI (moment of inertia) for increased bat speed without any additional effort. The Techzilla XP is perfect for young baseball players looking to improve at the plate with a lightweight, high performance bat.

Easton 2011 Synergy Speed SRV4 ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2011 Synergy Speed SRV4 ASA Slowpitch Bat. * IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32" tapered handle * Single System Technology for increased bat control and balance * Patented Extended Flex design lengthens hitting area along the barrel * 13.5" slightly end loaded extended barrel for more power * 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards * Approved for play in ASA, USSA, NSA, ISA, SSUSA, and ISF

Easton 2012 SSR4 Stealth Speed XL ASA Slowpitch Bat $299.99 Easton 2012 SSR4 Stealth Speed XL ASA Slowpitch Bat. IMX Composite barrel and ultra thin 29/32'' tapered handle Patented two-piece ConneXion maximizes energy transfer and reduces bat vibration 13.5'' slightly end loaded barrel for more power 98 MPH performance; complies with all current Bat Performance Standards

Softball Hitting - Your Success Does Not Only Depend on Your Bat

Every player who is assigned to softball hitting will have to work hard so that he will be able to reach his full potential. Practicing will help a lot so that a hitter will be able to perform especially on actual games. If you are a softball hitter, you must know that there is a great need for you to commit yourself into doing all the things that will help you improve more in hitting. You must spend most of your time practicing and learning things that have something to do with hitting because these will be a great way for you to succeed in the end.

There are certain skills that a hitter must possess and you must have these skills because without them it will be hard for you to reach the top. You must be aware that your bat is not your only weapon in here. It does not necessarily mean that if you have an excellent bat, you will also become excellent. You will not be successful just because of your bat. Don't forget that your number one weapon and your most important key to reach all your goals is yourself. The talents and abilities that you have can be very helpful and useful.

As a hitter, you must have the speed especially when it comes to your swing. It must be smooth yet your swing must also have this great impact on the ball that you are going to hit. If you have these then for sure that it will be a perfect hit. To make this possible, you must have some exercises for your arms and shoulders. Shoulder rotation is important because this will improve your swing. A lot of hitters do not succeed because they have this wrong move when they are swinging. You will avoid making the same mistake on softball hitting if you are willing to undergo trainings and exercises that are intended to make your swing better. Even though it seems like swinging is simple, it must be studied carefully because if you will keep on doing it the wrong way it will not only affect you and your team but the entire game as well. Mistakes must be lessened because no one will become successful by making loads of mistakes.

Starting and practicing the things that are connected to softball hitting is essential because by doing this then you will have this chance to correct your mistakes earlier. And because you corrected your mistakes earlier then it will be for sure that you will improve quickly. Willingness to take more drills for hitting and practicing is a good thing because these will help for you to have a better performance.

On the other hand, the coaches must also do their job of guiding the players. A coach must be a keen observer and if there will be a time that he has seen that a player committed a certain mistake in hitting then he must correct it as soon as possible because if a player is already used to doing this mistake then it will be harder to correct it.

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author

Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, is a Softball Peak Performance Coach that helps softball players and teams hit with more power, run faster, throw harder, become mentally tougher and be more dominant on the softball field.