Developing the perfect softball swing takes time, but this hitting progression routine from players Haley Eaton, Christina Hartley, and coach Stance Doctor Steve will set you on the right path. Using a heavier, 30 ounce bat at first trains you to make consistent contact by removing momentum and focusing purely on form.

The keys they emphasize:

• Coil your body and pull back to build power
• Swing through the inside of the ball to drive it up the middle
• Don't lift the ball, keep it low and hard
• Make quick adjustments after each swing rather than repeating mistakes
• The coaches bridge the gap between strength training and on-field performance. Combining medicine ball throws to engage the lower half with immediate batting practice transfers that power directly into swings.

This coordinated training builds both strength and muscle memory for elite softball players. Now you can take these simple hitting progression keys from D1 coaches and add them to your own training. Build your swing the right way through smart routines that blend performance coaching with strength and conditioning. The perfect swing takes time, but follow this blueprint to get ahead start.

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