Love the way you explained softball vs. baseball. I think you hit the main argument on the head...facing the rise ball and trying to be quick and direct. I have heard people say that the more downward chop motion is faster/more direct and will create more "backspin." More than likely you will pop the ball up or slam the ball into the ground. The other argument is that the mound is closer so you need a different swing, but again with HLP you have more time "on plane." Good stuff. Appreciate you!! Would love to hear other people's thoughts as well on the subject.

My daughter is still playing with both. When she toe taps she sometimes will swivel on her backside and get leaned/push back. When she hovers she gets pushy.

Excited to try it out. We also have been working hard on keeping the coil as she goes forward. Tends to just lean back to fight lunging forward. Not keeping the corner. Trust the snap!!

What..if any...are arguments against HLP for a softball player? There are a lot of older coaches/players who resist the idea even though some of the current best hitters use HLP concepts. Many will say it is just for baseball players and it does not work for a softball player.

@Daniel Ortiz Check out The Stretch (Module 4, Barrel Alchemy). Just watched it and it is really good for this subject!