with Donna Papa,
University of North Carolina Head Coach;
Distinguished member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Hall of Fame (2012);
5x ACC Coach of the Year; over 1,200 career victories
Tired of watching videos that don't cover the aspects of slap hitting you are looking for? If you need more help teaching your players the art of slap hitting, this is the video for you. Slapping can give any offense a unique weapon, and University of North Carolina head coach Donna Papa is one of the best teachers of this skill in the game today!
Slap Hitting Philosophy
Coach Papa guides you through UNC's complete slap hitting philosophy; in this video, you'll learn:
- How and why to put pressure on the defense.
- How to increase your opportunities to put the ball in play.
- Skills for reading defenses.
- Methods for better bat control.
- How to improve foot speed.
The drills that Papa presents can make the difference between limited success and complete domination. She includes her perspective on when to use different slapping techniques, including the drag bunt, chop, soft slap, hard slap, and power slap.
Flaws and Fixes
At some point, your players will get into a rut and will require the knowledge of how to fix their slapping technique. Papa includes common mistakes and fixes for:
- The Stance - How to alter your base, posture, hand positioning and grip.
- Footwork - Including the difference between a one step and two step approach.
- Load - The proper positioning to "do damage" as a slapper.
Improving Timing
With more than two dozen drills, this video is loaded with ways to get better and be comfortable in the batter's box. You'll see how isolating pieces of the swing can help you diagnose weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Additionally, Papa explains how to create a progression plan that helps players feel proper slap hitting techniques.
This video represents an opportunity to learn from a Hall of Fame coach. If you want to churn out elite slappers, you'll find everything you need inside!
94 minutes. 2019.