Jeff Hall Softball: Hitting Tips - Grip, Swing, and Follow-through

Slowpitch slugger Jeff Hall shares some of his secrets for hitting the long ball. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more fun and informative videos featuring Jeff Hall.

[@anthonyross7587]

That knuckle thing is mind blowing to me. I played baseball as an in-shape freshman in highschool and I got into softball as an out of shape 24 year old. It’s amazing the things you can forget and the things you learn

[@quintonfrankfurt]

I’ve been in a rut for my last 4 games hitting, been striking out. I followed your technique’s and crushed every ball tonight, felt amazing. Thankyou so much!!!!!

[@RockyMtnCrystal]

The "lining the knuckles up" tip made a huge difference. Thank you!

[@christiansearcy5963]

I had never hit a home run in softball before, and I did it today after watching this video. Thanks, Jeff!!

[@JeffHallSoftball]

Christian Searcy congrats cuz! Keep swingin hard.

[@ARTandFUN101]

+Jeff Hall Softball can girls use the bat for fast pitch?

[@JeffHallSoftball]

***** there is a fast pitch bat for the women yeah. check out worthsports.com

[@ARTandFUN101]

Jeff Hall Softball oh great thank! very hard to find a good bat at a good price

[@ARTandFUN101]

Jeff Hall Softball i didn't see one in that color though

[@sooshrholes647]

I watched this video and changed how I was holding and swinging. It was actually way more comfortable than what I was doing. Not only that, I put one out for the first time last night!!! So stoked, thank you Jeff!!

[@calebcicero7727]

what changes did you make?

[@MrRockFish]

I had to leave a comment. Earlier tonight I tried this style of holding the bat and let me just say! I SMASHED one out of the park on my second time up to bat during the game!! I’ve played many games before hand and never hit a homer this was a major boost to my overall performance as usually I’m a base hitter. Now I have this in my locker it’s ON!! Great tips thank you Jeff

[@DPK99ATown]

Lining your knuckles up on your grip is great advice for any young hitter regardless if you’re playing baseball or softball/slow pitch. It’s a very simple tip but it helped me out tremendously at the plate.

[@SimpleSuppertime]

“Gon go thru a little hitting teeyupps”

[@MrMalicious5]

Beautiful.

[@408lurks]

Heeting teetupps*

[@Frosty2211]

My caption said “HEATING DRILL” I knew he was southern

[@alex3373]

Love Jeff, he’s a SAVAGE! 😂

[@luisfermin608]

I fucking read this shit before watching the video and when he said it I was laughing for like 10 mins straight 😂😂

[@donayers5925]

As a southern boy (74 yrs old) , myself, love to hear Jeff Hall talk ! I'll bet he can eat some cornbread ! :)

[@jwayne2492]

Thank you for this this is my first year of slow pitch softball and I'm 32. I played baseball and basketball growing up. Never would I have thought softball would have been a totally different game the baseball you have to readjust on your catching pop flies you're biting everything

[@philibertorodrigo7118]

Thanks Jeff! I took 4 strokes off my game after watching your video!

[@phukit5456]

Gotta love the passion after he hits the ball. Someday I hope to put one over the fence. Hooya!

[@Ajindo76]

I went from never even played baseball, playing softball for 3 months, learned these exact techniques. After a few weeks, I was consistently crushing the ball. These techniques will work for anyone willing to try it. Unfortunately, I did not learn them here.

[@alexvalle6392]

An ex minor league player who came out n taught my little league team 15 years ago taught me about the knuckle alignment this is the 2nd time I ever hear anyone mention it and it does work even now that I’m doing slow pitch for fun.

[@KINGSIMONEZ1]

Thank you man I hit a grand slam today and you helped me thank you very much.

[@TheeJoeyPage]

1:00 he was giving the bat the work lol

[@yanickprevost7119]

Thanks man i hit my first homerun from your tips

[@MikeJones-ox5df]

I had very bad mechanics to my swing. arms straight throughout the whole swing no whip or anything. I would get it above the infield a few times but mostly just ground out to 3rd. I'm going to work on these great tips and see how it goes..

[@DoTheFlopp]

How'd it go

[@noobishtitan9714]

Instructions unclear: I think it killed him

[@MikeJones-ox5df]

Started hitting home runs. Won our league mvp a few times but haven't been able to play in a few years with my new work schedule. Inflation and all that lol

[@jlmathis3]

But will this grip and follow through work for only power hitters ?

[@noradelyra175]

jlmathis3 no it work for all

[@jkc3ny]

Generally speaking, improving your power will improve your batting average. Hit the ball hard and make them make the hard play.

[@charliewhitley4228]

Just got back from gastonia. Visited my mother in law. My family and I love watching you on youtube and instagram. When do you play locally or travel near athens ga to play?

[@mattymeibauer]

Love the knuckle coaching here. It helped!

[@JoeBoomerMusic]

Doesn’t it hurt your pinky or hand when you wrap it over the bottom like that? (Don’t judge…)

[@Aralight13]

In 3 minutes, he gets to the point. Bites, teeth and meat. Line up knuckles, shows you how to swing. I've let go with right hand in batting practice, surprisingly ball still moves and rides over infield. Well done video. Not 20 minutes of a guy who likes hearing himself talk.

[@DumbGuysTalkAboutSmartStuff]

Jeff Hall can rock the pink

[@ggannon3]

Jeff Hall reminds me of Kevin Millar lol

[@fredddyfred14]

Crazy how little people know about knuckle alignment before this video. Even with myself I remember my baseball coach telling me to line my knuckles up when I was about 10, and he pulled me adidas’s to tell me this. It wasn’t a large group teaching. My guess is our coaches think we already know the secret sauce of knuckle alignment

[@Graniteball]

I don't hit like Jeff. Not many do but the knuckles lining up rule is really just to ensure the bat stays in your fingers and not in your palms. A softer grip on the bat will increase bat speed and fluidity through the swing. It's an old little league that coaches taught but few understood.

[@purpleroadster7306]

This is so much like a parody baseball video that I wasn’t sure it was for real or not lmao

[@clutchplayer19]

What is the heaviest bat available for slow pitch? Thanks in advance

[@jacobrousey4072]

I'm a 125 lbs i firing these things man fr thank you

[@GarrettLowman]

Uncle Rico Softball Academy. Love it

[@Mav0585]

Is his hand OVER the bottom of the bat?

[@flamwork06]

That ball was hit cuz!!

[@lpcormier]

I really like the new legit, feel great, I can hit really hard with it. Love the color too!

[@zakmejorado]

It’s official I’m getting old.. thanks man

[@chrisclark4817]

Wow. This man torques HAWRD

[@DisaReal45]

Do you offer one on one training?

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Simple. Solid instructions. Well done

[@lycharleschiu4245]

How to use driving power from lower body strength, thank you sir

[@TheMotoChick9]

Going my fast pitch to slowpitch where timing was half of my job I’m struggling big time.

[@jacobrousey4072]

First season playing thx for the tips

[@garyboyd6468]

To have one of these legit a again . Best bat ever

[@docjohnson1]

Good tip on letting bat go. I hit 10 or so balls full swing and I'm in pain

[@leilani3482]

Do u think your elbows need to be up?

[@ryanthomas8955]

Is this an episode of eastbound and down?

[@dylonpalmer408]

Ryan Thomas lmfao

[@jeffheidelberg2283]

2:18 "Cause I'm twerkin' so hard"

[@MoneyMike21]

Bruh 😭🤣💀

[@Pestslayer]

Nice vid man. Keep em comming

[@kikimore6402]

Thanks you help me with softball

[@saltycapers]

Always forget to line up the knuckles. When I do remember, I usually get some nice contact 👍🏼

[@GreenChilliD]

My coach taught me the knuckles. The bat doesn’t hop through the strike zone. It stays level with the swing. Just flick it through.

[@gio0829]

I didn't know Rob Wiggle was in a softball movie. 😂😂

[@stevenjeffrey7]

What bat grip tape is that on there?

[@tetruth355]

Sick video used it in physical education in the UK!!!

[@charleyleny2210]

I'm not gonna embarrass myself in gym class, I'm not gonna embarrass myself in gym class

[@faviio0oolmos752]

what balls do they use?

[@missionman51]

whats the model of sunglasses?

[@familyurias1938]

great video man helped me out

[@sl1ckr1ck63]

If you let go with one hand you can seriously hurt your shoulder. Happened to me. I have to train my mind to keep both hands on the bat all the way through

[@donbenson2099]

When I was a freshman in HS I learned to swing a bat from a training film by Jimmie Foxx If you don't know who he is go and find out. The year Babe Ruth hit 60 HR he finished the year with 58 HR. He had several rain outs with HR they did not count. He was several years behind Babe Ruth and was the second player to hit 500 HR, he retired with 534 HR To make a long story short I loved to play football and baseball never liked to watch it. About 5 years a go on youtube stuff pops up and a pro-game was on I said to myself these guys don't even know how to swing a bat, I then over the next several years when looking for the guy that taught me as I did not remember his name.I finally went back 100 years one day I am watching old film the camera was behind the batters R shoulder with about 25% of the swing before the camera cuts "THATS HIM" I now had an era I just had to find out who he is it took me awhile but I did. One of his contempary's said of him he could tell when Jimmie was at bat with his eyes closed as he hit the ball harder then any one else. The formula for kinetic energy is "1/2 the mass times the volosity squared". If you are just standing there and swing the bat you will feel the bat trying to go endow out of your hands when the bat continues on it will feel like it is going to take the back of your head off, it won't. The other part is just step into the ball you don't have to be Elvis. I showed it to some girls this spring just standing there, one of the grils yelled out "SHIT that looks like a helicopter". Last year and this year I have tried to get little league coach's to let me teach it to them to pass it on, no interest. I live in Portland Oregon. what a shame. Don

[@brandond5059]

This looks like fresh pasta

[@specialace4086]

Had to subscribe off this video alone. The release of the bat has always been my issue. Never heard it explained the way you did.

[@jordanjennings7872]

Really wish we actually saw him hit a ball... not taking away from his hitting, 2 very good, very basic tips we teach every new hitter just would have been nice if the camera was from behind him

[@keatonherd5830]

this guy gives off shane from east bound and down vibes

[@rungoodmuch]

Thanks bro!

[@ballin1394]

Can you explain to me why medal bats are allowed in slow pitch softball. I think men's league should be using wooden bats.

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

Got a game tonight. Going to try to smesh every ball. Going to take those balls into deep, deep water

[@refugioruiz6707]

Didn't know gripping a bat had so much science 😂

[@nightmareGOX]

Good thing I'm watching this I'm 9 years old and I'm playing a practice and I need to watch it

[@coachboz1655]

Thank you

[@hinadelasierra2572]

Thanks bro meant a lot I gotta rlly far

[@mikeggg1979]

I’m 6 foot 240 pretty strong yet I can’t hit a damn home run Jeff I’m watching your videos man and trying. A guy my size should be putting them 400 feet. I hit for average singles but I want a few dingers like these

[@greerprice1178]

Looks good.. Wrap around 😊

[@diosesplenitud]

That's a good swwaayyiing!!

[@kevindubose7780]

This guy looks like the Tiger King of softball

[@listenup394]

The Jim furyk of baseball... Fugly swing but man it works for him...

[@mackenzieadkins3147]

Thanks that helped a lot

[@kyleemckay1215]

this help me a bit

[@1891kmk]

Guy looks like he could be Kevin millars brother

[@StuLyster]

Hahahahah thanks for teaching us to drive an eephus pitch a mile high

[@leilani3482]

What about your elbows up on a stands ?

[@ryanthomas8955]

Is this a character or is this guy for real??

[@jloyer14]

Heating tips!

[@bigt2731]

Dem North Carolina boys

[@lovelessissimo]

So...swing hard?

[@duelinthis]

"I hope you're getting them on video".... nope, we arent. no idea where that lands bud smh

[@bradfordrobinson568]

Knocking knuckles! Line them up! I am trying to teach my little league kids this and they do not do it...

[@charleyjclark]

Because you shouldn’t be teaching them this, it can feel unnatural to them. Top hand door knocker knuckles can line up anywhere between the bottom door knocker and punching knuckles. Forcing a specific grip can ruin someone’s natural swing

[@rollinpro12]

You not showing where the balls go after the hit makes me feel like you’re faking it.

[@RixSlade-hl2se]

it is mostly all bat if you have any strength and good follow through home runs come easy even on 320 fields but you will need more size to achieve 400 distance , 30 years ago these bats didn't exist

[@nyr36]

Everything you're saying is 10000% wrong. Best bat ever made was like 20 years ago lol. And its extremely hard to hit the ball over 300 feet. And it's not bat at all. It's all technique. You're probably dropping bombs on 250' fences in co'ed thinking you're actually the shit.

[@bradsmith6756]

You're both correct, it depends on bats whether you use ASA, NSA USSSA, bats. NSA bats will hit harder and farther than ASA. If you have a great swing, bat speed, shifting your weight and hand grip you will hit the ball a lot farther as well. 300 ft is not that hard to hit a ball out though even with ASA bats.

[@nedlewis9715]

Jeff Sup wee go'n yo see you tee off on some balls wit 2017 bats or what?

[@davismackay]

I’ll save you time. He said to swing hard.

[@insidiousstyle]

This guys accent is awesome lol. Kenny Powers ish

[@CornDawggy]

I think I saw this dude at my weed dealers house

[@tonym7295]

What if your soft ball ass self is short. I'm 5'4 and I play in a softball league. I'm the shortest guy on the team but I get on base almost everytime. Just could never hit a homerun and these tall guys make it look easy. I feel left out 😂

[@jessicasims2853]

Doesn't matter how you swing it if you don't have the power to get it over the fence.

[@whosmanisdis]

Jessica Sims not true 😓

[@nickolasszymanski4306]

I have seen a 120 pound kid hit a homerun everytime, It's all about form for sure.

[@miamason1163]

i play softball and volley ball and when i started volley ball my coach said its not about stregth its about mechanics its how fast you can swing it through this is BS what u said bahaba

[@nickolasszymanski4306]

That is what I said...?

[@austingarcia4521]

It's like pulling back a bow 300 lb man if he don't have any back muscle he will struggle pulling back 70lbs iv had a fire fighter friend couldn't pull my bow back or even ring the bell at the fair lol gotta have the power behind it

[@Sly253]

Depends on the batter bro you're a bigger guy

[@Grandizer8989]

Is he speaking English?

[@michelemcdaniel6032]

It's southern not english

[@zatarasankofa7892]

notice he lifts his leg and puts it in the bucket;

[@MsSkaterbaby92]

I throw out my groin holding my bat through

[@mannyramirez8249]

Can't believe that bat is now worth $400 and up

[@thawkereynolds]

friggin great

[@aa1bb2cc3dd4]

This doesn't actually explain anything

[@Sayntzkilla1]

EyeInTheSky It actually explains everything listed in the title 🤔