If you’re not being trained to swing the bat like this, find a new hitting instructor.
Pelvis ->torso -> arms -> hands last.
-hit the ball out front.
-create direction/depth
-finish high
-land to do damage!!!
5’4” and hits nukes!!!
00:00
Eric Johnson
5,511 posts
Eric Johnson
@ericjohnson1342
Student of Hitting... If you are interested in getting some hitting instruction, shoot me a text @ (219) 781-4325.
NWI
Joined December 2011
- This morning I accepted an assistant coaching position at Lake Central. I’m ready and excited for this new challenge. Let’s Gooo!!!
- Officially became a Boone Grove High School softball assistant coach today!!! Let’s Go!!!
- I got to hit with this hitter over the weekend, after she spent the summer playing softball in Cali…. Great work @AlexaIwema45 , including this 77mph, 256’ 🚀 💪!!! (2026 OC Batbusters)
00:00 - Shout out to @KateRenschen for getting two PRs on this swing. This hit was a 79mph, 266’ bomb!!! Great work Kate!!! (Northwestern Commit)
00:00 - Enjoyed coaching these girls in Tennessee this week. Some ups, some downs, but this team is special!!! Go Wolves!!!
- Shout out to this hitter for reaching her PR for distance, again. This hit was 83.5mph, 294 feet!!!😳 Great job @MadiBickell2025 !!! 💪 Madi also had a total of 52 HRs during the hitting session!!! (2025 Wildcats-KB)
00:00 - Shout out to this hitter for breaking two of her PRs today!!! @ToczekAddison with a 76mph 🚀 and a 230’ 💣 in the cage tonight!!! Great work AT!!! (2025 Indy Gators - Lloyd)
00:00 - Shout out to these rock stars for winning their softball regional game tonight 6-1 over rival Crown Point. Good luck this weekend in Semi-State!!! Thanks for the pic!!! @MaKaylaVV2026 @KateRenschen @ICalinski @TeganTripp10 @AlexaIwema45 @MadiBickell2025 @BreeBracken2024
- Emili made an adjustment to her timing, and weight transfer, and she ended up with PRs in Exit Velocity of 74mph AND Distance of 232’!!! 💪 Great job @emiknestrict !!!
00:00 - On this Thanksgiving Day I wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all the parents of my hitters that I have the privilege to work with. I know you have many options for hitting. I appreciate you trusting your daughter’s training to me!!!
- Shout out to this hitter for having a great hitting session last night. @AlexaIwema45 hit 18 💣’s, tied her PR for Exit Velo of 79mph, and set her PR for Distance of 258’. Great work Lexi!!! 💪 (2026 Batbusters 16U)
00:00 - With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I want to say thank you to each of my hitters and parents for allowing me to be part of your softball journey. I am fortunate to work with some very talented athletes!!! It’s appreciated!!!
- This hitter keeps producing steady hitting sessions with 15+ Home Runs, and 80% extra base hit totals. Great work @emiknestrict , including this 73mph, 240’ 💣 !!! (2025 Iowa Premier-National)
00:00