Overview: How to increase your hitting exit velocity

Improving your exit velocity as a softball hitter will improve both your on-base-average and your slugging percentage. We'll add to the resources in this article over time, but below are some resources to get you going on drills and techniques to help you increase "exit velo".

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First, Driveline does a lot of research on explaining the swing mechanics and physics that result in higher exit velocity. Don't get thrown by "baseball" in the title, Driveline's information applies well to softball hitters.

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Next, MegRem Softball's drills geared to increase power and exit velocity:

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Antonelli Softball delivers the "#1 Rule" to increase power for softball hitters:

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ChallengeU provides another drill geared to helping you improve your hitting power:

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