Hey, new to softball, need help...

[John1016]

Hey I played baseball for 8 years, always a good pull hitter. I am now playing in a fast pitch softball league but the pitching is alot slower then i used to face. I am too far ahead of the ball and i am hitting about 10 fouls per plate appearance and i am getting walked most of the time because of this. My question is...Is there any heavey bats out there, like a 34-36 ounce bats for fast pitch softball? Thanks.

[wadeintothem]

Yes & welcome to softball!

Since youre new to softball, I'll let you in on a secret.

They sell them at the store.

[John1016]

Nope i cant find 34-36 ounce bats anywhere and i live in Ny. I have been to Sports Authority, 2 Modells, Legends...cant find em.

[wadeintothem]

I dont know about 36, but I know there are 34.

Maybe you should work on your timing rather than look for a heavy bat.

I also suspect you are playing low level ball. Top B or A pitchers can smoke that ball. If youre so awesome, maybe move up.

Or just take the walks off of foul balls, as good as a base hit... at least until your timing gets better.

[wadeintothem]

or move up in the box, unlike baseball, you have over a yard in front of the plate. Softball IS NOT baseball, you will need to adjust and learn the game.

[John1016]

Ok thanks for the advice man