Softball
Slap Crossover Timing Drill
Sync the crossover step with pitch timing instead of rushing
9 min
5 sets of 6 off live pitching
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in the slap stance and read the pitcher's release before moving.
- 2Take the crossover step on the pitch, not before it, then plant and swing.
- 3Have a coach call out early movers who commit before the ball is released.
- 4Repeat until the crossover and pitch timing line up on at least four of five reps.
What to focus on
Reading the release before committing the crossover step.
Common mistake
Committing to the crossover too early and drifting out front.