Almost everyone that already has the basic knowledge and training about Softball hitting can already hit the ball quite properly. However, there are still a lot of things to do in order for a player to go to the next level of hitting, in order for him to go out of the basics and learn the techniques that only the professional players know. All players are dreaming to be on top of their chosen field and they can only do this if he will be out of the basic level. As you can see, almost everyone already knows the basics. If you want to excel, to set yourself apart and be on top, you must find a way to do it.
There are some things that a hitter like you must know about softball hitting. Sometimes, being a good and excellent hitter does not only depend on the way you hit the ball. The growth of a player must not only because he knows how to hit, it must be more than that.
For a player to be a great and excellent hitter, it is a must for him to have this air of confidence in him. Have you ever seen an excellent player that is not confident enough? Nobody is called excellent if he is not confident. Confidence can always do wonders to people especially to a softball player like you. Once your opponent sees that you are not that confident then they will see this as your weakness and they will just use it against you. You must not satisfy them and prove to them that you can also carry yourself properly in the field. If you are confident enough then everything will come into place because through this you will also be able to execute all the techniques and methods that you have learned properly.
Another thing that a hitter like you must remember is that you must not be contented with the skills that you have now. Always remember that what you know now will never be enough because there will always be someone who is more excellent than you. Keep on practicing and keep on learning new things. You must continue in honing yourself because this will bring you on top. You are just like a pencil. If a pencil always needs continuous sharpening so that it can write very well, you will also need this. You also need to sharpen yourself once in a while so that you can continuously play well.
Lastly, a hitter must also know how to protect himself. You must protect yourself because your body is your greatest weapon in softball hitting. As much as possible, you must try to keep away from injuries because these things will not have a good effect on you. All of these will just have bad effects on the way you play. If you are injured then you will not be at your best and worse, they might not even allow you to play. Allowing yourself to be injured is just like putting a big hindrance on your dream to be on top.