Purpose

This is a stride board and freeze drill that emphasizes balance during the swing, which is one of the most important factors for becoming a better hitter. Players must stay on the ball and not pull away or dive in to remain balanced on the board.

Drill Setup

Place a 2X6 board in the batter’s box.

How It Works

1. Batter assumes normal stance while standing on the 2X6 board.
2. Batter goes through normal swing focusing on remaining balanced the entire time.

Coaching Tips

•  In addition to hitting the softball of a tee, player should also go through a series of swings where she stops and freezes in her follow-through to further test a player’s balance in her swing.
• Drill should be done in tennis shoes.