don’t do this in the on-deck circle
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Softball Discussions
Don’t Do This in the On-Deck Circle
Softball Hitting Softball Training
Softball Discussions
Don’t Do This in the On-Deck Circle
Softball Hitting Softball Training
Right now, it’s the best time of the year to watch softball on TV. Tons of game on ESPN.These young ladies are a pleasure to watch and they’re great role models for the younger generation. Every parent and coach should encourage them to model after these elite ball players.
However, they’re humans. In rare instances, they aren’t always role models. In a game I was watching recently, the coach was making a change (meeting the home plate ump) and you could see the on-deck preparation of the upcoming batter. I was stunned at how BAD it was. She was going through the motion, wasn’t focused at all. Every swing she was doing was nothing like her regular swing. Overall, a textbook example of what NOT to do in the on-deck circle.
Example of what NOT to do in the on-deck circle
Softball Discussions
Don’t Do This in the On-Deck Circle
Softball Hitting Softball Training
What is the purpose of the on-deck circle? To get ready.
Just like your shouldn’t half assed a warm-up, you shouldn’t half assed your preparation for an at-bat.In the on-deck circle, especially seconds before you have to step up to the plate, make each swing count. You shouldn’t be swinging just for the sake of swinging.
Each swing should have a specific goal whether it is to work on a technical element, drive the ball in a specific location, time the pitcher or adjust to a specific pitch.
Rock’ On,– Coach Marc
Purpose of the on-deck circle