Fastpitch Softball Hitting Instruction: My Site News
Where the players are from:
I've worked with players from a variety of teams in the Chicagoland Area.
Chitown Express
Downers Grove Outlaws
Downers Grove Rebels
DuPage Rage
Lemont Rockers
Woodridge Wildcats
Lombard Flames
St. Francis Varsity
Downers Grove South JV & Varsity
Downers Grove North JV & Varsity
Hinsdale Central Varsity
Lemont JV
Naperville North
Nazarath Academy
Tuesday, September 8
First Lesson
This is a breakdown of the player's first lesson:
1. 4 - 5 warm-up swings off the Tee
2. Video her swing on my digital camera
3. Check bat speed with my speed radar
4. Check her stance (if you start in a good place, you will end in a good place); focus on the two mechanics that will improve her swing the quickest
5. Review terms and techniques
The first lesson is mostly an evaluation--I must see what needs to be done to improve her swing. I use a Tee and soft toss for the first 1 to 3 lessons. I will eventually work up to front toss (still using a Tee and softball), but it varies for each player.
For teams: if I can get a DVD of the players' swings before I work with them, then we will be one step ahead in the lessons.
On my own time, I will review the video and break down her mechanics. I usually find a couple more mechanics that need to be adjusted. Then, I will create a lesson plan specific to that player.
