Fastpitch softball is a very complex sport, especially the offensive side. Making contact with the ball is one of the hardest things in the sport. The three techniques of hitting a ball in fastpitch softball are swinging away, bunting, and slapping.
             One of most common technique used in batting is swinging away. It is best to use this method when a batter is first up to bat. This way, the team can start off the inning with a runner on base and with a hit. Another option of when to swing away is simply when no one is on base. There are no runners to advance or risks so the only consequence is a possible out. Batters usually swing away when they are behind in the count to protect the plate. To have success while swinging away, you must keep an eye on the ball and make contact with it. The advantages of doing this would be to get on base and the possibility of hitting a homerun. There are also dangers and disadvantages such as someone could catch or field the ball, which may result in an out. Swinging away has its advantages and disadvantages, along with a specific technique and the best times to use it.
             Another, more difficult technique is called bunting. Bunting is a technique used when there are runners are on first or second base and there is than one out. The purpose of bunting is to advance the runners and sacrifice your self, in most cases, unless the bunter is fast. Another time when a batter would bunt would be when there is a runner on third base and you need a run. In this case, the batter would want to try and bunt up the first base line so it is harder for the fielders to get the runner running home out. To bunt the correct way, a batter should hold their hand farthest away from the pitcher on the part of the bat where it starts to get skinny. The bunter's body has to be squared towards the pitcher. A little saying that I heard and it helps is "Let the ball hit the bat.&qu
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