Leanna Johnson has been amazing this season for the Trojans and has not only been dominate, but consistent as well. She is currently 22 and 5 on the season and has 175 strikeouts on the season. That win total also ranks in the top three in the nation by a single pitcher. This interview is a little older, but they haven’t been home in about two weeks until tonight when they take on Appalachian State. In the interview however, Leanna talks about her complete game win over the Alabama State Hornets and how she can rely on the defense behind her even when she gives up a hit. Leanna Johnson Interview Here:
1. Watch the Ball: One of the most important things to do when trying to hit a pitch is to keep your eyes on the ball. If you keep your eyes on the ball, your natural reaction when swinging a bat will be to bring your hands and bat towards the ball. And with practice, you will start to hit the ball. And the key is not to just watch the ball, but to watch it all the way to your bat. If you take your eyes off of the ball for even just a split second, you have a good chance of winging and missing. 2. Be Patient: When trying to hit a pitch, you have to be patient. You can’t chase the ball outside and expect to hit it. You have to pick a pitch that you want to hit, and try to look for that pitch. And that leads into the next lesson. 3. Find Your Pitch: Every hitter has a certain pitch that they love to see thrown towards them and a certain area where they like to see that pitch. For me, it was a fastball or curve right below the waist. You have to