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Men's Softball Hitting Instructions

On this page we would like to share with you our secrets to hitting a softball - the three "T's" of hitting: timing, technique and technology. We will break each of these subjects down, with pictures and videos.  Click on the link below to download, view and print "The Three T's of Hitting" by Ed Rose:

Click here to learn the Three T's to hitting a softball, by Ed Rose.

Pictured below are still photos of powerful swings, notice body and hand positions at different times during the swing:

the softball hitters grip by Curt Hollis

The Grip above is "overlapping" to ensure good wrist action during the moment of impact.
softball hitting instructions for seniors

Hitting a softball is a two-step process, keeping the hands back while moving the hips and body forward.
Ed Roses Three T's of Hitting a softball

About the FSSA
There is no charge for membership

Founded in 2000, the Florida Senior Sports Association (FSSA) is a federally approved non profit, volunteer driven organization based in Melbourne, Florida.  Contributions are eligible for tax deductions based on current tax laws.  There is no charge for membership into the FSSA and all services are free to our members.  More about us.

The FSSA will continue to offer special value softball tours, in addition to providing links to other organizations that offer our members value added products or services. 

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Legends Hall of Fame
Active Major Plus Senior Softball Players

The FSSA sponsors the Legends Hall of Famewhichlogo for the senior softball Legends Hall of Fame in Floridais comprised of the best Major Plus Senior softball players in the USA.  Criteria to be accepted includes applicants must be at least 60 years old, actively playing at the regional and national levels, and a current member of the USSA, ASA, NSS, or Heartland Hall of Fames.

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Extra Innings Documentary
Follow a Major Senior Softball team on a quest

The Baby Boomers of today are a new breed of "old guys" who are not ready for retirement or the rocking chair.  The Extra Innings Documentary film is about a group of senior softball players coming together to chase a dream of winning the World Masters Championship, the highest level of competition, in Las Vegas, Nevada this fall.

The film crew has followed the team to the Dominican Republic and Detroit, Michigan charity events and has great footage to share with us.

Read more about Extra Innings Documentary here »

Market Place

We occasionally find healthy life-style products we would like to share with our members. These products are thoroughly tested by members and given our strongest recommendation. In the case of Garden Fresh Salsa, our own Jack "Big Salsa" Aronson is the purveyor!

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Photo Gallery

Everyone love pictures and today "selfies" are becoming increasingly more popular so we have added a Photo Gallery section for your enjoyment!

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Notes from the President

Our President, Audie Hollis, will publish a periodic newsletter updating everyone on the status of the FSSA.  These updates will provide specifics about upcoming tournament dates or charity functions you may want to become involved with in some way.

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