FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BATS BUYING GUIDE
BAT WEIGHT vs. SWING SPEED
Clear explanations and guidance for Players, Parents and Coaches new to fastpitch softball, including a glossary and mistakes to avoid. The Coach’s Fastpitch Softball Bats Buying Guide includes:
Importance of Bat Swing Speed - avoiding THE FREQUENT MISTAKE
Bat Material: Alloy vs. Composite - Advantages and Disadvantages
Bat Lengths & Drops including sizing guidelines - Making the Right Choice
Swing Weight Distribution: Balanced vs. End-loaded - Which is better?
Vibration Control - Why is this important? What do I look for?
Summary: Which type of fastpitch softball bat fits my hitting style?
Glossary of Fastpitch Softball Bat Terms & Phrases
The most important aspect of choosing the RIGHT SOFTBALL BAT is to find one that gives you a QUICK SWING! If a bat is too long, too heavy or the “drop” is too low (e.g., -8, -9), you will lose QUICKNESS and POWER!!!
Power Hitter - swings hard with slight uppercut; tries to reach the fences
Contact Hitter - swings quick and level; hits a lot of line drives, singles and doubles
Slap Hitter - uses quick hands to place the ball in and/or over the infield; needs to swing like a Contact Hitter at times to keep infield honest
Youth & Rec League Hitter - developing hitter; should use lighter bat as they work on bat swing mechanics
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