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Wiffle Ball is a game all about offense. If you cannot hit well, you simply cannot play well. To ensure this doesn't happen, follow these steps.
Steps
Know the implements of the game you are playing. There are many different types of wiffle balls (circle holes all around, spiral holes on just one side, Junk Balls), as well as many different types of bats (big barrel, medium barrel, standard yellow thin barrel). It may sound obvious, but knowing what you are using is imperative in order to hit well.
Find a comfortable batting stance. Stand at the plate in whatever way feels natural, and test how comfortable you feel in your stance by swinging the bat a couple of times. See if your swing is at its full potential in this stance. When you feel ready, settle in for the at bat.Advertisement
Crowd the plate. If you're crowding the plate, a slider or curveball that would normally be right down the tube will probably hit you. Also, you'll draw more walks and the pitcher will be forced to aim for the outside corner, which is a pitch you can handle.
Identify the ball as soon as it leaves the pitcher's hand. Try to distinguish how it will travel based on its spin, the pitcher's arm location, the hole location on the ball, the wind, etc. There are one of four ways the ball can go:- Curve Out. The ball will tail away from your body. The arm motion of the pitcher is over the top, with the holes on the ball facing away from your body.
- Curve In. The ball curves into your body. The arm motion of the pitcher is over the top, with the holes on the ball facing your body.
- Sinker. The ball will drop towards the plate. The arm motion of the pitcher is sidearm, with the holes on the ball facing the ground.
- High ball. The ball will rise upwards. The arm motion of the pitcher is sidearm, with the holes on the ball facing towards the sky.
Once the type of pitch is identified, determine whether the ball is worth swinging at. If you can hit it well, swing away. If not, watch it go by.
Swing lightly. The ball is going to have a huge jump off the bat no matter how hard you swing. Its best to slow down your bat speed and simply ensure contact with the ball is made.- Don't try to destroy the ball. Don't just try to make contact, either. Swing hard and focus on hitting a solid line drive.
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- QuestionWhat is usually the best type of hit?
WWE GuyCommunity AnswerIt depends on the situation. E.g. Let's say you're team has a runner on first. You will most likely want to get a double or a triple, but especially a double because you're out of potential double plays, and to get two runners into scoring position. - QuestionIs one handed Whiffle batting correct?WWE GuyCommunity AnswerThough it's very possible, it is extremely difficult to hit like that. So, no.
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Tips
- In most wiffle ball games, balls and strikes (the count) are not kept track of. With this in mind, even a questionable strike may not be worth swinging at. Wait patiently for a perfect pitch to hit.Thanks
- Keep your swing under control by swinging lightly.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not swing for the fences and try to hit a huge home run. Home runs come easily enough in wiffle ball. Over exertion on your swing will ruin your at bat.Thanks
- Lay off the low pitches. Even if it seems like a good pitch to hit, you're probably going to hit it on the ground.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Bat
- Ball
- Pitcher
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