Pitches are thrown toward the middle of the plate. Again, using good mechanics, the goal is to drive the ball back toward the pitcher, toward the middle of the diamond. Stress line drives or ground balls and not long lazy flies. Hitters concentrate on the contact point which is closer to the front shoulder than for the inside pitch. Eight softball size wiffle balls are used.
Contact point is now deeper in the strike zone.
The coach should be sure that the batter's front side stays closed longer and the hitter stays on the ball, that good mechanics are maintained and she lets the ball get deep into the strike zone. The aim is to hit the ball on a line or on the ground to the opposite field. To accomplish this, hitters must hit down on the ball. Hitters should aim at the 2B position if they are right handed and the SS position if they hit from the left side of the plate. Keeping the players concentration high and moving rapidly from one station to the other, coaches can make better use of the 20 minutes for pre-game batting practice.