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How do you build a great softball hitter in an age of superior pitching? Get creative
- Oklahoma and UCLA feature players nearing the 37-home-run single-season mark as postseason play begins.
- Kaitlyn Terry's batting average jumped over 200 points after transferring to Texas Tech.
- Coach Gerry Glasco uses unconventional drills to shorten the distance to the plate and boost bat speed.
- The drills include back-to-back pitches and choice cues to test reaction time.
- Experts say the ongoing offensive surge comes amid a shrinking strike zone and heightened pitching velocity.
- Megan Grant leads UCLA with 38 home runs, signaling a record-watch season for Bruin hitters.
- Jordan Woolery is projected to join Wells and Grant in surpassing the record.
- Texas Tech sits high in national rankings with a strong team batting average.
- Coaches credit improved bat control and confidence as part of the offensive rise.
- Analysts note rising bat speed and power across multiple teams as the season progresses.
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