Softball Hitting: Slapping Basics

Описание: Slapping can be an efficient hitting style used to attack a certain area of the infield. It can allow you to use your speed to get on base and can help advance your teammates around the base paths.

Former collegiate softball player Jordan Mowatt says, “Slapping is an effective style of hitting for a left-handed athlete with quick footwork and speed on the bases.”

There are two styles of slapping: the soft slap and the power slap.

Use the soft slap when the defense is playing deeper in its positioning. Remember to chop down on the top half of the ball to create a high bounce.

The power slap can be an effective hitting style when the defense is playing inward. The goal of the power slap is to hit a line drive through the infield.

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