I love to read online hitting articles and comments about increasing bat speed and power. The focus is often on…

Here is another creative mental concept I adapted from Tim Gallwey's Inner Game theory. Whenever one of my hitters is struggling with consistency, even…

It is time to end the inequality in Division 1 Softball. The inequality I am referring to are the obvious…

One of the mysteries in softball and baseball is why the exact same lineup can score ten runs in one…

Occasionally, the softball hitting community causes me to shake my head. A new fad will come along that fails to…

This is from a chapter in my book Hitting With Torque: For Baseball and Softball Hitters. Systematically preparing hitters for a…

I am frequently asked to recommend bats for baseball and softball hitters. I rarely recommend a particular make or model,…

After a preseason invitation to work with a college softball team, I was eager to share bat speed improvements with…

I am pleased to announce my children's book Going Going Gone! is now available at all online bookstores, including Amazon, Barnes…

When I look at the statistics for the college softball and baseball teams I follow during the season, the first…

As you prepare your hitters for another exciting season, here are some tips to build and implement a simple, yet…

If you have been following this site, you know I am obsessed with bat speed. Increased bat speed always leads…

In the corporate workshops I lead and college classes I teach, we discuss the importance of building trust to develop…

The end of the softball and baseball season is the ideal time for coaches to assess whether a spike or…

Of all the softball and baseball hitting topics I have written about, this article may have the most impact on…

During a fun conversation with a friend, who is a successful restaurateur and high school softball coach, we lamented about…

The culture of a college athletic program is invisible. You can’t touch it, yet coaches are constantly searching for the…

The spring of 2020 was filled with hope and optimism for college softball and baseball programs around the country. All…

I continue to observe the seemingly endless debate on social media about the appropriate level of influence hitting coaches should…

Life has been good on college campuses for many years with rising enrollments, healthy athletic department budgets, and a large…

Like other college softball and baseball coaches around the country, I'm at home sitting on my couch instead of standing…

I want to begin by saying I'm a big believer in using analytics to improve hitting performance. I rely on…

* This picture is courtesy of Ezio Ratti To commemorate and celebrate the Italian National Softball Team qualifying for the…

The last hitting key in the swing sequence I teach is a "strong finish". The secret to a strong finish is…

I had the privilege to work with a fun group of college softball hitters this fall, including several talented freshmen.…

I have written about my love for the Little League World Series on several occasions. Just when I thought I…

A favorite book of mine is The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. The book strongly encourages readers to…

In my book, Hitting With Torque: For Baseball And Softball Hitters, I describe how in a very short period of time, the…

Many baseball and softball hitters believe incorrectly that as soon as the season begins, all the hard work on their…

I was in church this morning listening to the choir and orchestra. As I was watching the talented musicians, two…

As a hitting coach, I have been busy the past few weeks working with baseball and softball players who are preparing for…

Here is an updated list of 2018 New Year's resolutions for baseball and softball hitters: I will... only work on hitting…

I recently watched a video on Twitter sponsored by a relatively new bat company. The spokesperson was touting three different weighted practice…

I just returned from my first National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention. Over 1600 college, high school, and travel coaches…

This is one of the chapters from my book, Hitting with Torque: For Baseball and Softball Hitters. The eight hitting…

I'm pleased to unveil the redesigned Hitting with Torque website. Thanks to Frey Design Group, it will now be easier to…

The talk of Major League Baseball in 2017 was the record number of home runs. The previous record of 5,693…

To all the loyal visitors from around the world who visit this baseball and softball hitting site, I want say thanks! Even…

Look for an exciting announcement about my new book, Hitting With Torque---For Baseball and Softball Players. Available later this year.…

The end of summer can be disappointing for students and teachers who have to go back to school or families…

I haven't posted anything since the beginning of the college season, because I have been busy working with baseball and…

Hey Jason Heyward! Make an adjustment! One of my favorite coaching phrases when a player is making the same physical…

It has been awhile since I posted a hitting article on this site. Rest assured, I didn't run out of hitting topics.…

As I was walking through the airport, this billboard (above) caught my eye. I'm a sucker for a picture of any Little…

Here is a quick and easy tip to help baseball and softball hitters react quicker and more athletically to the pitched ball without…

After a fun season, it's always fun to celebrate with friends, family, and teammates.   Pictured are Kelly Thornton (top)…

Photo courtesy of Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer-Daily Herald During my first hitting lesson with Lauren Logan, I could tell she was…

As I was watching a behind-the-scenes documentary about the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Team, I was trying to figure…

Congratulations to Mike Piazza on his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. As an Italian…

Here are some of the memorable Hitting With Torque images from 2015.  Happy New Year! [gallery ids="1907,1912,1903,1926,2007,2015,1993,2084,2081,2154,2213,2240,2163,2267,2347,2421,2446,2476,2509,2720,2794,2827,3166,2965,3244,3993,3365,3453,3429,3588,3585,3594,2619,3584,3636,3659,3943,3590" type="rectangular"]    

Dear Santa, Here is a Christmas list for baseball and softball hitters:  A batting helmet with built-in speakers connected to a play list…

The baseball world marveled over the patience, discipline, and timely hitting displayed by the Kansas City Royals as they beat…

Check out this ESPN Sports Science video analyzing the swing of Josh Donaldson. If you have been reading this blog,…

Marisa Arriaga became an instant celebrity after the video of her softball hitting trick went viral on social media. I…

As promised, here is my honest assessment of the hitting approaches and mechanics of the teams that participated at the 2015 WBSC…

What a great week of international softball in Oklahoma City. Even though I was only at the 2015 WBSC Junior…

I will be traveling to Oklahoma City to watch some great softball at The 2015 WBSC Junior Women's World Championship. In…

Baseball and softball have a rhythm. Part of the rhythm is the constant chatter by players, coaches, announcers, and spectators. …

I read a review in the Wall Street Journal for a baseball book titled, The Grind, written by Barry Svrluga.  The…

UPDATE:  With Auburn in the 2016 Women's College World Series, this post has been very popular the past few weeks. Here is…

I'm not sure what it is about Iowa, but I seem to be inspired whenever I visit this great state. After…

WordPress.com recently provided a detailed summary of the traffic for Hitting With Torque in 2014.  To my surprise, people in…

He has never had a hitting lesson.  His baseball shoes are sandals. He has never seen a baseball game on television.…

I recently had the privilege to travel with the Wheaton College Softball Team to the Dominican Republic for a week of softball and…

I received positive feedback from the "2013 Hitting Year in Pictures", so I decided to do it again. Hopefully, you…

I love the Little League World Series!  I love Ruy Martinez! Like last year, some of the best hitters in the…

I have received several Emails recently asking why my last post was in back in early June.  My response is…

I look forward to the high school and college playoffs every year to see the best hitters on the best teams. What…

I was recently doing some work on my computer with a college softball game on television in the background.  When…

I love it when the human Spirit overshadows a game that seemed like the most important thing in the world.  Sportsmanship…

I am often asked to evaluate the swings of baseball and softball hitters by analyzing hitting videos.  I use a video analysis app…

Back in 1999, Nike made a commercial starring pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine with the catchy tag line "Chicks dig the…

Two years ago, I was giving a hitting lesson to a talented high school softball hitter.  Before I began working…

More and more youth sporting events are being scheduled on Sundays, which makes this a very relevant topic. I think…

This is a great idea for high school baseball and softball players seeking college scholarships. I would assume many video…

What better way to begin the new year than watching and learning from one of the greatest hitters in baseball…

I have written thousands of words to describe my thoughts on hitting since this past May.  Instead of more words, I will…

Several years ago, an advertisement in a baseball magazine for a device to measure bat speed caught my eye.  Before I…

I thought it would be fun to list what I am thankful for as a baseball and softball hitting instructor. I'm…

While visiting my wife's family farm in Washington, Iowa this weekend, I had the privilege to conduct a hitting clinic…

[wpvideo D6WtrRor] For all of you not familiar with the baseball slang "rake", it refers to a hitter who is hitting…

When I watched Marlon Byrd hit a home run in the recent Wild Card Playoff Game, I was not happy.…

If anyone has any hitting questions you would like answered, feel free to send an email to me at paulpetricca@gmail.com. …

I love watching the World Series.  No, not that one...the Little League World Series.  Today was the final game between two…

The summer is nearly over and all the baseball and softball summer tournament champions have been crowned.  Many players will…

On the eve of more suspensions in baseball, I wanted to weigh in on the advantage players gain by taking steroids. …

  One of my high school softball hitters sent this picture of Miguel Cabrera actually CRUSHING a baseball.  He is the most…

Ok, so the title of this post is a little deceiving. I doubt Patrick Kane could be a great baseball hitter,…

I went to watch two pretty bad baseball teams today-----Cubs vs. Astros at Wrigley Field.  As usual, I arrived at the…