🥎 Fast-Pitch Softball · Quick, compact, explosive.

Analysis Report

Session ID · SV-1822

B80

Swing Score

Primary fix identified

Poor Hip–Shoulder Separation

Hips and shoulders rotate together, so there’s no stretch to release — the swing is all arms against the rise.

Against the short reaction window of fast-pitch, separation is the engine. Letting the hips fire while the shoulders stay closed stores energy you can unleash on time, on plane.

What do I do next?

Build the stretch. Drill hips-first rotation with the shoulders staying closed a beat longer, then time the load earlier so you’re on plane against the rise.

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Phase-by-Phase Breakdown

Stance

Stay compact and explosive. The pitch is coming fast — be ready instantly.

On track

Load

Quick, quiet load. Less movement, more explosion. You need your eyes on the ball.

Watch

Stride

Short and quick. Tiny step, explosive swing. Save the power for the bat.

Watch

Hip Fire

Hips first — always. Let the hips fire the shoulders, not the arms.

Priority

Contact

See the ball hit the bat. The rising pitch tricks your eyes — trust your hands.

On track

Extension

Drive through — not just to contact. Push that barrel through the zone.

On track

Finish

Finish high — the swing isn't done until the bat is past your shoulder.

On track

Other Patterns We Spotted

Late Load

Loading too late for the pitch speed, forcing a rushed, all-arms swing.

notable

Hand Drop

Hands dip on launch, adding length and an uppercut against the rising ball.

minor

Benchmarks For Your Level

Bat Speed Mph

62 mph

Healthy range 50–72 mph

Bat speed for high school / competitive fast pitch players

Exit Velocity Mph

75 mph

Healthy range 62–88 mph

Exit velocity for intermediate competitive fast pitch

Reaction Time Ms

400 ms

Healthy range 280–520 ms

Faster reaction at intermediate level — faster pitches require it

Stride Length Inches

5 inches

Healthy range 3–7 inches

Compact stride is non-negotiable at competitive speeds

Recommended Drills

Full plan →

Hip-Fire Shoulder-Hold Drill

Build hip-shoulder separation in the compact fast pitch swing

3 sets of 15 hip-hold reps

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Compact Stride Constraint Drill

Train the short, quick stride required for fast pitch timing

3 sets of 20 stride-only reps, then 20 tee swings

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Wall Hip-Fire Drill

Train explosive hip rotation as the first movement in the downswing

3 sets of 15 shadow swings, then 15 tee swings

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Your 7-Day Practice Plan

Day 1Understand the fix — slow reps grooving the feel of correcting "poor hip–shoulder separation".

Day 2Hip-Fire Shoulder-Hold Drill — block practice, quality over quantity.

Day 3Hip-Fire Shoulder-Hold Drill at full speed, then add Compact Stride Constraint Drill.

Day 4Compact Stride Constraint Drill — build it into a repeatable pattern.

Day 5Wall Hip-Fire Drill — integrate the new feel into normal swings.

Day 6Pressure practice — random reps and a small game/scoring challenge.

Day 7Re-film and retest. Compare against today to confirm the change is sticking.

Athlete Profile

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Riley Carter

Travel Ball (16U)

Goal: Catch up to higher velocity

Working on: Late and jammed against the rise

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