How to Hit a Softball Farther

Slow pitch softball hitting is harder than it looks.

In order to hit a softball farther and hit for distance there are important softball swing mechanics to follow.

Things You'll Need

  • softball bat
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the bat back with your hands to build up more swing power to hit a softball farther.

      Players that transfer from baseball to softball tend to feel like hitting a softball farther is impossible. Pulling the bat back helps you generate the power necessary to hit a softball farther.

    • 2

      Create backspin with your swing to hit a softball for distance.

      This can be done by focusing on the bottom half of the softball. The backspin that you generate with your swing speed powering through the correct part of the ball will carry the softball farther.

    • 3

      Accelerate your softball bat through the ball.

      A strong follow through separates the home run hitters from the average players. You can increase your softball bat speed as you follow through by only using one hand to whip the bat out of the hitting zone.

    • 4

      Visualize the softball jumping off your bat for a home run.

      Slow pitch softball hitting for power is also about your ability to stay focused on the ball. The softball comes in slow, don't spend this time thinking about softball swing mechanics. Visualize a positive result to hit a slow pitch softball farther.