Softball
Slap Barrel Control Drill
Keep the barrel short and controlled through a moving slap swing
8 min
5 sets of 6 off soft toss while walking through
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward keep the barrel short and controlled through a moving slap swing.
Instructions
- 1Toss soft flips while the hitter moves through the crossover and plant steps.
- 2Keep the swing short and downward to place the ball rather than drive it in the air.
- 3Aim contact toward the ground in front of the shortstop or second baseman.
- 4Note any rep where the barrel gets long or the ball pops up.
What to focus on
A short, downward barrel path that keeps the ball on the ground.
Recommended reps
5 sets of 6 off soft toss while walking through
Common mistake
Letting the barrel get long and lifting the ball into the air.