Debbie Nelson - The Triple Threat of Left-Handed Slap Hitting

The Triple Threat of Left-Handed Slap Hitting, by Coach Debbie Nelson, is designed as a resource for softball coaches who want to better understand the key factors involved in performing the three basic offensive phases of left-handed slap hitting-slapping, bunting, and driving the ball.

Each phase is explained and demonstrated in an easy-to-understand manner.

Coach Nelson also details the advantages of taking a right-handed hitter and turning her into a left-handed slapper.

In addition, Coach Nelson explains what must be done to establish a good, solid lower-body foundation in left-handed hitters.

Coach Nelson also shows different kinds of plays involving the slap, as well as demonstrates different kinds of bunts that can be executed by left-handed hitters.

Among the topics covered:

• The advantages of the left-handed slap
• Footwork
• The hands
• Example swings from the tee
• Bunts
• Driving the ball with power