How Do I Set Up Slap Hitting in Blast Softball?

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Blast Softball can analyze slap-style hitting. Set your Hitter Type to include Slap in your profile, then turn on slap mode from the Live screen before you take your reps.

How to Update Hitter Type

  1. Tap the Menu icon from the Analyze, Training, Live, or Swing screen.
  2. Tap User Profile.
  3. The page opens on the Bio tab.
  4. Tap Hitter Type.
  5. Select Full Swing Only or Slap and Full Swing.

How to Turn Slap Mode On

  1. From the Analyze screen, tap Live.
  2. Tap Tap to Slap.
  3. Swipe the radio button to the right to enable slap mode (swipe left to turn it off).

FAQ

Can I track both full swings and slaps on the same profile?
Yes — set your Hitter Type to Slap and Full Swing to track both.

Where can I find slap-specific drills?
The Blast Connect Training Center includes a Slapping Drills section, plus a Context resource explaining how slap detection works.

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