Seeing the ball better, swinging at good pitches, using Ikey and Mikey are all ways described in this video how to strike out less whether you play baseball or fastpitch softball.
A great way to practice seeing the ball better is to hit tiny plastic golf balls and an even better way is to get a pitching machine that pitches these small poly balls ranging from 40 – 90 mph and it throws curves and screwballs as well and all for under $250. See it here