How to Grip the softball bat

A short video going over the differences of grips and strategy behind them...

[@codybrockman5062]

Glad I found this video. Was pretty inconsistent and was barely poking the ball over the fence. Since implementing I’ve added at least 100 ft to my best swings.

[@SALSAKID49]

Alan, Thank you always for the videos and support you give out to the softball community.

[@williambakner4698]

Alan nice video and you are spot on on your analysis i have used this modified grip for over 30 years and find it most of all (comfortable) which is most important. As for the control aspect the control really comes from the bottom and the top hand really is just along for the ride and the top spin is almost guaranteed.

[@morganparton1568]

Great advice brother!

[@pepepepert]

Since my modified days swinging 32-36 oz bats I have been using a full overlap grip. It just feels more natural. I just ordered my firs worth since the original Mutant 98. Hope it feels as good as my eastons have.

[@donayers5925]

I use your grip and was still hitting them out at 70!

[@roseveltmathews4405]

Awesome post...where can get a pair of those batting gloves and worth T shirt you're wearing in this video..a must have!!!

[@chriscruz6489]

Nice vids. My only thing is with the overlapping grib or your modified grib the reason it feels weird and you don't have enough control is you are using the top hand to turn over.. the over lap grip and pinky off are designed to swing all bottom hand. . No roll over at all. Or much use of the top hand. All wip from the bat

[@heathjordan5168]

My dad taught me that grip "modified overlap" in the early 90's

[@seancrockett896]

Great video! Thanks for the tips. I've always felt more accuracy with the one finger overlap modified grip, and slightly more power with both of my hands fully on the bat. Is this normally the case?? Sorry, I'm an amateur and about to start my softball league lol

[@numbernine6390]

When you make good contact with an aluminium bat you'll hear a ping sound instead of a thump. That may be YOUR best grip.

[@olivermoronta8658]

💪💪

[@alantanner8236]

Yes it was at PGA Park

[@robbiejk9613]

I bat cross handed, left hand is above the right, it’s how I have always batted naturally. Try it sometime and you will see you have alot more speed and your right hand flows with no jerk

[@kylemc8851]

How can I get info about training camps?

[@andyf8347]

I tried hanging the pinky down but it ends up feeling too heavy. What's a good workout to make the bat seem "lighter"?

[@loganedwards6453]

Anything with forearms help, bicep too.

[@brandonnorman4595]

I am a right hander and I usually grip the bat with my right pointer finger interlocking with my left pinky finger with my right hand on top and left at bottom of course but is this a good way to grip the bat?

[@alantanner8236]

Brandon, If that’s comfortable to you and isn’t interfering with your hands / wrists snapping through the ball at impact there is no resonance that you cannot use that grip style.

[@brandonnorman4595]

@@alantanner8236 thank you for advice Sir

[@tomkat128]

Gd grip I've been doing it since I was 30 years old the modified overlap that is..

[@andyvanderford6083]

Does the knob of the bat torque the hell out of your bottom hand palm after your swing when you take some fingers off? That’s the issue I’m having with removing the bottom hand. The knob will twist and bruise my inner knuckles on the follow through.

[@alantanner8236]

Generally it does not. Don’t over grip the bat but consider a SLIGHTLY firmer bottom hand grip and possibly some slightly thicker batting gloves. My Team 1 gloves are thick enough to resist this but still give good feeling on the bat.

[@mikea9359]

Alan , can I use that grip in mens fastpitch, would I have enough bat control?

[@alantanner8236]

I would try it with only one finger overlap which will give you a bit more control...

[@pepepepert]

I have. Just takes practice. Like he said start with one finger and work your way up to all of them. Just like many things in life.

[@brightonb.g.t.3126]

Where can I find bat cones?

[@spauley2133]

Walmart online has Markwort Knob Cuff EZ Bat Taper $5.95

[@kp8648]

Is this at PGA?

[@thetubbsohio]

make it up as you go along lol

[@roccobierman4985]

So you've moved to a golf driver grip.

[@seancrockett896]

Thats why it's more comfortable for me, from learning golf before baseball I think. But I feel like it's slightly more accurate and slightly less powerful

[@rovyfiesta]

That’s key, he said “base hits” there’s no way you’re generating the most possible power with that overlapping grip.

[@andyf8347]

actually, it generates a load of power with a snappier bat speed. Harder to control though.

[@romeotangocharlie_7841]

I don’t hold the bat with any fingers at all. I actually use my wrist for max power.

[@edrose14]

Allen who gets physic in 7th grad? LOL ED

[@icu812sd25]

Your videos are always such poor quality! Invest in a better camera.

[@icu812sd25]

Mr. T actually I’ve only watched 2. Both were poor quality. Seems to be the common theme on the comments! Get a better camera... so suck it Mrs T!

[@rabidcougar6465]

Don't understand what your problem is Scott Dangel, the videos are just fine from where I'm watching. Really don't appreciate your comment to Mr. T, it was rude and uncalled for. But typical of an internet troll.........

[@allstarr9tc]

@@rabidcougar6465 They're in 240p.. this isn't 2001 anymore.

[@maywashington7060]

The the video is good