FastpitchFan
Softball fan
Here is a question that I have for you. There are tons of training aids and all kinds of ''gadgets'' out there that supposedly help your improve your skills.
Some of them are great.
Some of them may help a bit.
Some of them are useless.
What are the best training aids that you have tried and have really help you, your daughter, your students (if you are an instructor) or your athletes?
Here are two that do a great job for me:
1) Zap and Hit Pro - Amazon.com: Pro Performance Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer Endorsed by Derek Jeter: Sports & Outdoors
Ball is coming from the front view with a trajectory that mimics a real ball that is pitched. Can change speed and forces the batter to adjust and swing properly.
2) Bat Chute
It is being promoted to increase bat speed. As an exercise physiologist, I can tell you that the rationale behind the explanation is flawed. A chute slows down your swing, it doesn't speed it up. You have to train fast to build a fast swing.
However, it does a really good job of teaching the athlete to drive-through the ball or staying longer through the zone. The resistance of the chute also forces them to use their whole body. This is why I like it.
What are the training aids (hitting aids, pitching aids, fielding aids, coaching aids, etc.) that you have used and have really help you?
Marc
Some of them are great.
Some of them may help a bit.
Some of them are useless.
What are the best training aids that you have tried and have really help you, your daughter, your students (if you are an instructor) or your athletes?
Here are two that do a great job for me:
1) Zap and Hit Pro - Amazon.com: Pro Performance Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer Endorsed by Derek Jeter: Sports & Outdoors
Ball is coming from the front view with a trajectory that mimics a real ball that is pitched. Can change speed and forces the batter to adjust and swing properly.
2) Bat Chute
It is being promoted to increase bat speed. As an exercise physiologist, I can tell you that the rationale behind the explanation is flawed. A chute slows down your swing, it doesn't speed it up. You have to train fast to build a fast swing.
However, it does a really good job of teaching the athlete to drive-through the ball or staying longer through the zone. The resistance of the chute also forces them to use their whole body. This is why I like it.
What are the training aids (hitting aids, pitching aids, fielding aids, coaching aids, etc.) that you have used and have really help you?
Marc