Online Fastpitch Softball Hitting Lessons
Fastpitch is its own game. The ball starts closer, rises, drops and gets on you faster than almost anything in sports.
AHD trains softball hitters on all 4 pillars — the swing, strength, the Hitting Processor and the mental game — online from anywhere, or in person in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Fastpitch softball
- Ages 10 to college
- Lessons 1–3 free
- Online or in person
Why softball hitters need their own plan
From a shorter pitching distance, a fastpitch pitch gives the hitter less reaction time than most high school fastballs. The Hitting Processor work is built for that window.
Rise ball, drop ball and change-up recognition are trained regularly, not once a season.
Strength, speed and rotational power work is scaled to the athlete’s age and level.
Mechanically Advantaged Angles (MAA) let one swing cover high, low, in and away.
How online softball hitting coaching works
- Run SwingChecker™ free and get her #1 priority in about 3 minutes
- Start Lessons 1–3 free in any course
- Train self-guided with the Complete Hitter Masterclass ($250) or with Coach in 90-day Private Coaching ($1,995)
- Film it, track it, retest it
What players, parents & coaches say
I like what Coach Kehoe teaches and how he teaches so much, I made him my hitting coach. The online, remote version of his program has helped our hitters so much! Take my word for it, I spent a lot of time in Big Leagues, this program is elite!
Working with hitting coach Billy Kehoe has been a game-changer for my three sons. He is truly one of the most knowledgeable hitting coaches in the United States, with a deep understanding of approach, swing mechanics, and overall athleticism. It is so amazing to see how each hitter progresses and their performance improves so quickly.
I have hit with Coach Kehoe since I was 10. He is the primary reason I am playing college baseball at a high level. Just do what he says and you will hit so much better! The online program allows us to communicate no matter where I am!
BK has developed 100,000+ youth and high school hitters, 2,000+ college hitters and 200+ pro players across 39 states.
In Arizona?
Private and semi-private fastpitch softball hitting lessons are available in Scottsdale, and BK runs team camps and clinics for softball organizations.
Find your path
- I need help getting betterOnline baseball & softball hitting lessonsAHD Academy courses →
- What’s wrong with my swing?Casting, rolling over, dumping the barrel, balance, bat pathFree SwingChecker™ →
- What should my kid do?Plans for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and high schoolDrills by age →
- How do I hit this pitch?Fastball, curveball, changeup, high heat, rise and drop ballHitting Processor hub →
- How do I train at home?Practice plans, tee work, strength, drills by ageTraining plans →
- I need a real coachScottsdale lessons, remote coaching, team campsCoaching options →
The complete fastpitch hitting library
Every AHD softball guide, in the order I’d read them. Age plans live in Softball Hitting Drills by Age.
Start here
How to Hit a Softball: A Step-by-Step Guide for Fastpitch HittersHow to hit a softball, step by step: stance, load and timing to the windmill, seeing the ball, swing path, contact and finish for fastpitch hitters 10–18.
Softball vs Baseball Swing: What’s the Same and What ChangesSoftball vs baseball swing: the principles that stay the same, and what changes with a 43-foot distance, a low release, rise and drop, and the slap game.
Softball Batting Stance: The Setup That Lets Her MoveSoftball batting stance basics: width, weight, knees, hands and bat angle, where to stand in the box vs rise, drop and speed, and the mistakes to fix.
Are Online Hitting Lessons Worth It? An Honest AnswerAre online hitting lessons worth it? Who they work for, who they don’t, what makes them work and the red flags to avoid before you buy.
How to Film Your Swing for Analysis (Angles, Settings, Checklist)How to film a baseball swing for analysis: the two camera angles, phone settings, distance, lighting, what to record, and a printable checklist.
Hit fastpitch pitching
How to Time a Fastpitch Pitcher: Softball Hitting Timing Made SimpleHow to time a fastpitch pitcher: when to start the load off the windmill, how to be on time for the fastball, adjust to the change, and rhythm drills.
How to Hit Fast Pitching in Softball (60+ MPH)How to hit fast pitching in softball: start earlier, shorten the move, hunt one zone, train safely at short distance and win the mental side vs 60+ mph.
How to Hit a Rise Ball in Fastpitch SoftballHow to hit a rise ball in fastpitch softball: lay off the one above your hands, set your eyes at the top of the zone, read spin early, plus drills.
How to Hit a Drop Ball in Fastpitch SoftballHow to hit a drop ball in fastpitch softball: stay through the ball, match its plane, lay off the drop below the knees early in counts, plus 4 drills.
How to Hit a Curveball in Softball (and the Screwball)How to hit a curveball in softball: how the curve and screwball break, reading spin, where to stand, going oppo on the curve and a screwball plan.
How to Hit a Changeup in Fastpitch SoftballHow to hit a changeup in softball: read the release, stay back with the hands, use the middle of the field and train pitch recognition daily.
Softball Two Strike Approach: How to Hit With Two StrikesA softball two strike approach that works: widen the zone a little, shorten up, expect her out pitch and foul off the tough ones. A fastpitch coach’s plan.
Power, slap and short game
How to Hit a Softball Farther (and Harder): A Fastpitch Power GuideHow to hit a softball farther: power comes from bat speed, contact quality and launch. What to train, what to fix first, and why drills alone won’t add it.
The Softball Bat Speed ProfileSoftball bat speed test: profile speed across 2–3 bat weights with a swing sensor. A Division I study found it reliable and linked to game stats.
Softball Strength Training for Hitters: What to Train, by Age and SeasonSoftball strength training for hitters: what to train for bat speed, how it changes by age, in-season vs off-season weeks, and how to keep it safe.
Should My Daughter Slap or Hit Away? A Parent’s Decision GuideShould my daughter slap or hit away? A fastpitch coach’s guide to slap hitting vs swinging away: speed, handedness, age, commitment and team needs.
Softball Slapping Basics: How to Slap (Soft Slap vs Hard Slap)Softball slapping basics: who should learn to slap, the footwork, soft slap vs hard slap, the batter’s box rule and drills for slap hitting beginners.
How to Bunt in Softball: Sacrifice, Drag, Push and SqueezeHow to bunt in softball: the grip, pivot vs square, bat angle, where to aim, and the sacrifice, drag, push and squeeze bunts every fastpitch hitter needs.
For fastpitch coaches
More AHD guides
Questions
Can I hire an online softball hitting coach?
Yes. AHD works with fastpitch hitters anywhere: she films her swings and at-bats, BK reviews them, and she gets one clear priority and a plan. BK coached high school and college softball in Arizona and Texas for 30 years. See online hitting instruction.
Do you coach fastpitch softball hitters online?
Yes. Every AHD course and coaching option serves fastpitch softball hitters, online from anywhere.
Is the softball swing the same as the baseball swing?
The principles are the same. Timing, pitch movement and the distance to the plate are different, and AHD training accounts for that.
What ages do you work with?
About age 10 through college.
Do you offer in-person softball hitting lessons?
Yes, in Scottsdale, Arizona, plus team camps and clinics.
How much does it cost?
Lessons 1–3 in every course are free. The Complete Hitter Masterclass is $250 for 1 year of access, and 90-day Private Coaching with BK is $1,995.
Find her #1 priority free.
About 3 minutes. Complete Hitters Are Built… It’s Earned!
In Arizona? Fastpitch softball hitting lessons in Scottsdale with BK.