- Jan 24, 2011
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I used to have this problem in high school as a slapper. I wanted to swing, and I knew I should have, but I just couldn't pull the trigger. One drill that is extremely helpful, even as a right-handed hitter is to just have her stand in the box and swing at EVERYTHING. Not only will this get her bat going, but she'll be able to react to pitches that are inside and outside. You can either have her let high and low balls go, in case you are worried that she is going to create a bad habit of swinging at everything, but she should be able to discern the difference come game time. Tell her it's a drill. It's a green light drill. The comments above are great, she always has to think - "expect a strike, and react to a ball.." she should never go up there anticipating a ball or wanting to be walked, she has to be aggressive and the green light drill (swinging at everything) will do just that. Try it out and let me know how it work. If it doesn't, I'll keep thinking.