Basketball hitting drill

InsidePitch said:

go and wail on the basketball a few times yourself and you will have your answer. The shock to the wrists is substancial. After hearing DD complain I hit it a few times and we didn't hit it again. I wouldn't allow it if it was done in her team practice.

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mann said:

A few years ago, i watched hs practice hitting basketballs. My daughter was on the team. Her wrists hurt. Her teamates wrists hurt.
And a few elbows.

But, i use a punching bag.
One, there is no recoil.
Two, i try to teach a loose(not tight) grip at impact. I can actually hit the bag with just a couple of fingers on the bat at contact, with the same force, as a tight grip.

I'm new, im learning, is this wrong??

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softballphreak said:

There are many drills, tools, etc., that can be used to accomplish various objectives in sports. How the drills are used (correctly, incorrectly, over-used, etc.) will determine their effectiveness or harm. Just as in conditioning with weights, running, etc. Muscles will get sore, for example, when conditioning; part of the process. One must be able to distinguish the difference between benefit and injury as far as the pain aspect. Not all pain is a bad sign.

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CycloneSoftball22 said:

I know that most on here dont like the idea of hitting basketballs , etc. But , I found this video interesting. Seems like these girls are hitting them pretty hard. What would be the downside?

All Access Houston Softball Practice - YouTube

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GOINGDEEP said:

I don't feel there is a downside, more just personal preference like you say. We don't use the basketballs in travel, but the HS coach uses them. I've not heard the girls complain of injuries, but I've also not seen production go up or down in the box. Like most things, if you feel it's helping ( regardless of what others say ) go for it.

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