HITTING/OFFENSE TIPS

Dr. Mac’s Hitting Playbook: Feel It First

Dr. Mac’s Hitting Playbook Jayden Mount September 24, 2025 | 1PM ET If you care about hitting—from tee-ball to the WCWS—you don’t want to miss...

Laina Holmgren’s Hitting Blueprint: Simple, Strong, Repeatable

Laina Holmgren’s Hitting Blueprint Jayden Mount September 16, 2025 | 6:00PM ET By any measure, former College of Charleston assistant coach Laina Holmgren knows how...

Announcement: Swing Like a Pro: Dr. Mac Partners with Extra Inning Softball

Swing Into Greatness with Dr. Mac Extra Inning Softball Staff August 16, 2025 | 1:00PM ET Extra Inning Softball is excited to welcome “Dr. Mac”,...

Laurel Pucci’s Journey to the Left Side of the Plate

Why Laurel Pucci Embraced the Left Side Katie Lively August 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM ET For Laurel Pucci, switching to the left side of...

The Power of Routine: Why Every Hitter Needs One

How a Solid Routine Fuels Consistent Results Katie LivelyJuly 13, 2025 | 08:00 AM ET In softball, hitting is one of the most mentally demanding...

Mastering the Art of Slapping: The Three Pillars of an Elite Slapper

Speed, Timing, and Precision Make Slapping Elite Katie LivelyJuly 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM ET Slapping isn’t just about speed—it’s about precision, control, and the...

Softball or Ballet? Teaching Hitters Powerful, Intentional Swings

Softball or Ballet? Plate Performance with Coach Paul: Every hitter wants a swing that looks good—but looking good doesn’t win games. Power does. After all...

3 Essential Skills Every New Slapper Must Master

Quick-Start Guide for Beginner Softball Slappers Extra Inning Softball shares the key skills beginner softball slappers must focus on during the early stages of their...

Hitting Key #5 – Finish Strong!

Hitting Key #5 I enjoy biking and have participated in RAGBRAI, the annual summer ride across the beautiful state of Iowa. Each day brings new...

More Than Hitting: The True Art of Offense

Team Offense: Why It’s More Than Hitting In softball, offense is often measured by batting average, home runs, or slugging percentage. But winning teams know...

Don’t Squash the Bug: Set It Free!

Why Hip Rotation—Not Foot Twisting—Builds Power Poor bugs! For years, countless coaches have instructed young hitters to “squash the bug,” crushing imaginary insects under their...

How Slappers Set the Tone for the Offense

More Than Speed The role of a slapper in softball is to be a constant threat—quick, strategic, and disruptive. From the moment they step into...

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