I was just wondering if I am good or just better than the other pitchers on the team. I pitch around 64, and they all average about 57 or so. I'm 17, most of them are between 16 and 18. How fast do you or did you pitch a softball?|||I think I remember seeing on This Week in Baseball that between 60-70 is a good hard pitch. I've never pitched that hard, but based on what I know you're at a very good speed.|||see thats a real baseball/softball player. "forgett about the radar gun just get the people out"
yeah dont get caught up in the speed there are many people who are good players and arent overpowering fast|||Most seniors I have encountered vary from 55-65. Throwing around 64 is throwing pretty hard. You have to remember, though, that many pitchers vary in their style of pitching. The junk pitchers won't throw as hard, but can be just as effective.|||I would worry about the movement of your pitches as well, as opposed to the speed. Speed is good, but after the first time through a batting order, the opposition will have the timing down.|||Forget the radar gun and just concentrate on getting people out.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
What are some tips on breaking in a softball glove?
I recently started playing slow pitch mens softball and I wanted all you guys tips on the best way to break in a sftball glove, not just using the leather treatment, or tieing rubber bands around it with a ball in it but more creative ways.|||After you've done the leather treatment, wear the glove around the house and just throw a softball into it. Watch a TV show or something while you sit there and just throw the ball into the pocket. The best way to break in a glove is to give it constant use, and by throwing it into the pocket without playing anything, you'll break it in faster. After you've done this for a while, wrap a ball in it and let it sit for a couple hours and repeat the process later. I've done this numerous times with my baseball gloves, and I can usually have a brand-new glove perfectly broken in in about 5 days.|||Play catch with a waterlogged ball because of its weight will help wear in the glove. Also What I did was use glove oil and put a ball in it and wrap it up overnight and that'll help but it's not to creative.
What is the best hairdo to wear for softball?
What is the best hairdo to wear in order to prevent any loose hair parts while I play softball?|||Mohawk baby. Stay young, stay fresh. Short buzz with a little longer hawk.|||I play fast pitch and usually 2 french braids keeps my bangs out of my face. a high ponytail and a braid with your bangs braided in helps too. Feel free to use bobby pins they are hardly noticable and they don't cause pain while wearing batting helmets.|||i have been playing softball for 12 years and the best way to wear your hair is up. it doesn't matter how your wear it up as long as it is up|||how about one big braid, it'll be easy to take down and wash after the game and keep the hair out of your face,|||we use jennie finch headbands.
www.softballoutlet.com
they are 9.95 but well worth it|||When I went to my ex-girlfriends games most of the girls had their hair up in like a bun or a pony tail.|||A ponytail with a thin head band.|||Braids, High Pony (with bangs pulled up IF ALLOWED) to french braids. anything up to keep your hair out of the way!
www.softballoutlet.com
they are 9.95 but well worth it|||When I went to my ex-girlfriends games most of the girls had their hair up in like a bun or a pony tail.|||A ponytail with a thin head band.|||Braids, High Pony (with bangs pulled up IF ALLOWED) to french braids. anything up to keep your hair out of the way!
What fastpitch softball bat should I consider?
I am looking for a new softball bat for the upcoming season and I would like to get it early so that I can become familiar with it before the season starts. I am 5'0 so I need a relatively short bat. I have never really been a long ball hitter and I prefer to be able to swing the bat fast. I am also asked to bunt frequently. So what bat(s) should I consider? Please let me know and thanks in advance!|||go to a sports store|||Check with someone at a good sports store... MC Sports or something.... They'll always be glad to help out and are typically experts on that sort of thing.|||a nice light bat, thats composite and can get a good hit if you do swing away is the catalyst by louisville slugger
i love it|||I play men's fastpitch fastball, and I always see the green 2-piece bats. I think they are Easton. They are classified as slow-pitch bats, but we use them because they never bend. All the fast pitch bats would bend.
i love it|||I play men's fastpitch fastball, and I always see the green 2-piece bats. I think they are Easton. They are classified as slow-pitch bats, but we use them because they never bend. All the fast pitch bats would bend.
How many pitches should an 11 year-old softball pitcher have?
I am 11 (12 on march 28) and i am a softball pitcher. I currently havve three pitches; fastball, change-up , and a drop ball.(which i am throwing good.) Should I ask my pitching coach when I will be learning a new pitch or what?|||If you want to ask about a new pitch from a curiosity stand point, why not? I think 3 pitches for your age is excellent. I've seen girls @ 11, 12 say they know 6 or 7 pitches, but all of them look like a fastball. My daughter is 12 and also knows 3, but the 3 she knows, she throws really well. She asks me sometimes when she'll learn another. I leave it up to her coach to decide when she's ready.|||I was a pitcher for 11 years. It's good to hear that you are taking your time with your pitches and developing them well. I would say for now, you are fine with those pitches. You are better of developing a few pitches that you throw very well they trying to establish a whole arsenal of mediocre pitches. Just make sure that you are able to throw those pitches with accuracy (inside, outside etc.) When you are able to throw these pitches with great accuracy, you are in great shape.
Probably in another year or two when the softball competition gets a bit tougher, I would recommend learning a curve ball. The curve ball ended up being my best pitch (but again, it was though much practice). [It's a great strike out pitch!]
Also, make sure you know when to throw your pitches so that they work to their greatest potential and keeps hitters on their toes.|||If you have 3 pitches and can control them, why would you need more?
Most pitchers don't have 2 good pitches.
Your fast ball makes the change up and drop look better.
A good pitcher controls the game, even if you have all of the pitches you can lose if you can't fool the batters.
Probably in another year or two when the softball competition gets a bit tougher, I would recommend learning a curve ball. The curve ball ended up being my best pitch (but again, it was though much practice). [It's a great strike out pitch!]
Also, make sure you know when to throw your pitches so that they work to their greatest potential and keeps hitters on their toes.|||If you have 3 pitches and can control them, why would you need more?
Most pitchers don't have 2 good pitches.
Your fast ball makes the change up and drop look better.
A good pitcher controls the game, even if you have all of the pitches you can lose if you can't fool the batters.
Is there a difference between softball and baseball cleats?
I am about to start softball and i have never played before. I have some cleats and i was wondering if there was a difference between softball and baseball cleats. if so what is it?|||There is no difference. The only difference there MIGHT be is the bottom of the cleat. You can have METAL or MOLDED cleats. There are softball cleats that are metal but the majority of the time the baseball cleats TEND TO BE metal and softball cleats TEND TO BE molded. BUT, metal cleats are allowed in softball, made for softball, AND VISE VERSA. SO IT REALLY WOULDN'T MATTER WHAT CLEATS YOU BOUGHT.|||There is no real difference except baseball cleats come with metal spikes. Some cleats can be changed so they can be metal or rubber. You can't wear the metal cleats playing softball in high school or playing most rec leagues.|||not really
except..
ones for guys
the otheres for girls|||I'm with the 14 15' group in baseball and we got sharper metal cleats so if we get in a fight we can stab the other oponets face. but yes all metal cleats are quiete different basically in style some grip bases better while running like mine do but i play on a grass field so you need the sharp grip ones :D more excuses too hurt some1 with em. second base for the win but good luck in softball don't ever play baseball girls r too weak :D emotional i stand in that statement.|||You should check with you league on the type of cleat. In my league we cannot have metals; they have to be solid plastic. So I advise you to check with your coach or softball league rules of play.|||no difference|||there's really no difference besides the way they fit, just like the difference between men's and women's shoes
baseball cleats come in both metal and platic, and so do softball cleats
i would recommend metal cleats if they are allowed
except..
ones for guys
the otheres for girls|||I'm with the 14 15' group in baseball and we got sharper metal cleats so if we get in a fight we can stab the other oponets face. but yes all metal cleats are quiete different basically in style some grip bases better while running like mine do but i play on a grass field so you need the sharp grip ones :D more excuses too hurt some1 with em. second base for the win but good luck in softball don't ever play baseball girls r too weak :D emotional i stand in that statement.|||You should check with you league on the type of cleat. In my league we cannot have metals; they have to be solid plastic. So I advise you to check with your coach or softball league rules of play.|||no difference|||there's really no difference besides the way they fit, just like the difference between men's and women's shoes
baseball cleats come in both metal and platic, and so do softball cleats
i would recommend metal cleats if they are allowed
Why do softball players always crowd the plate for EVERY homerun?
I can't watch the us softball team anymore. Every single time someone hits a homerun, all the players gather around the plate and celebrate as if they have just won the world series. I think it is really pathetic and childish. They should be able to act like they have been there before. Would a little sportsmanship hurt?|||gee, sort of like all those soccer players do when they jump all over a player who scores one lousy goal?
If it's good enough for professional kick ball players, why not softball?
My suggestion is if it bothers you that much, turn the channel! Pretty simple solution.|||yeah i noticed that too, its really annoying, just get on with the game already|||Hitting a homerun isn't as easy as it looks. The whole point of the game is sportsmanship, so when a teammate of yours hits a homerun one of the best ways to congratulate them is to meet them at homeplate. It's always been the thing-to-do when a person hits a homerun so I don't see why they would just stop all of a sudden.
If it's good enough for professional kick ball players, why not softball?
My suggestion is if it bothers you that much, turn the channel! Pretty simple solution.|||yeah i noticed that too, its really annoying, just get on with the game already|||Hitting a homerun isn't as easy as it looks. The whole point of the game is sportsmanship, so when a teammate of yours hits a homerun one of the best ways to congratulate them is to meet them at homeplate. It's always been the thing-to-do when a person hits a homerun so I don't see why they would just stop all of a sudden.
How do I stay in shape during the softball off season?
I play for a tournament softball team, we had our last game and won't play again until January. How do I stay in shape, practice, get better, etc over the winter?|||Hey!
I play softball too and I kno it can be tough to stay in shape. Here are a few simple ways to stay in shape:
-try to run at least 3 times a week
-find someone to throw the ball with every once in a while
-stretch as often as possible
-toss yourself pop flies
-do wrist snaps into ur glove
-go to batting cages!
-play another sport
-eat healthy|||Lots of beer, pizza and cigars. You will be in perfect shape for next season.|||play like basketball or another winter sport|||are you seriuos? No one in softball is in shape...that is why they play softball! Just hit the cages once in a while %26amp; maybe a practice or two a month. Softball is pretty damn easy. I play for 3 softball teams %26amp; 1 baseball team on the weekends, i never worry about getting into or staying in shape, you dont need to do anything really.
Wow vicious peopole, i apologize, I was under the asumption the question was regarding slow pitch softball! I didnt realize it was womens softball, that is another matter completely. I have seen women fast pitch softball %26amp; they are in damn good shape! Coudlnt help ya on that never played fastpitch softball, only baseball! I apologize people commun misunderstanding. It doesnt say it is slow pitch or not %26amp; i made an asumption!|||You can join another team that may be less competitive than a tournament team. You can go out maybe a couple times a week or more and hit in batting cages, get a friend to soft toss to you or you can get a tee and hit off one of those by yourself. Another thing is just simply go out for a jog everyday, do another sport completely that you like until you start up again. Hope this helped
Kevin ....your an idiot you most likely play on a men's softball team that uses the squishy white balls. Am I right? That's called slow pitch and its intended for aging old men. This person is probably talking about fast-pitch which is entirely different. I play for my school and on a couple of other teams. I have conflicts cause we practice everyday. People like you really tick me off.|||That Kevin dude is a dumb ***. He's just ignorant.
I play 14U travel softball, and my season just ended also. I just try to work out as much as possible and eat healthy. I also play golf(walking) for high school and tour.
Basically..stay as active as possible during the off season.|||you should just execise daily or something. i have played softball for 9 years and i worry about the same thing.
:)|||Okay first of all, that Kevin dude is extremely ignorant and obviously doesn't know what in the name of all that is holy he's talking about. I would suggest to stay in shape, you hit the gym. As in using the treadmill, lifting some weights, but for getting better during softball, I'd suggest you just keep getting someone just to throw the ball around with you, or maybe get to the batting cages every once in a while.|||bowl and lots of beer. Please it is softball. They have they word soft in there for a reason.|||i would every night do sit ups push ups and leg lifts and also find some other things to do that involve stomach things.
and also to go to the gym or find a tredmill somewhere and start to run. it will also help you with your speed.
sorry if this doesnt help much. my team is a all year around but we live in illionis. crazy rightt?
I play softball too and I kno it can be tough to stay in shape. Here are a few simple ways to stay in shape:
-try to run at least 3 times a week
-find someone to throw the ball with every once in a while
-stretch as often as possible
-toss yourself pop flies
-do wrist snaps into ur glove
-go to batting cages!
-play another sport
-eat healthy|||Lots of beer, pizza and cigars. You will be in perfect shape for next season.|||play like basketball or another winter sport|||are you seriuos? No one in softball is in shape...that is why they play softball! Just hit the cages once in a while %26amp; maybe a practice or two a month. Softball is pretty damn easy. I play for 3 softball teams %26amp; 1 baseball team on the weekends, i never worry about getting into or staying in shape, you dont need to do anything really.
Wow vicious peopole, i apologize, I was under the asumption the question was regarding slow pitch softball! I didnt realize it was womens softball, that is another matter completely. I have seen women fast pitch softball %26amp; they are in damn good shape! Coudlnt help ya on that never played fastpitch softball, only baseball! I apologize people commun misunderstanding. It doesnt say it is slow pitch or not %26amp; i made an asumption!|||You can join another team that may be less competitive than a tournament team. You can go out maybe a couple times a week or more and hit in batting cages, get a friend to soft toss to you or you can get a tee and hit off one of those by yourself. Another thing is just simply go out for a jog everyday, do another sport completely that you like until you start up again. Hope this helped
Kevin ....your an idiot you most likely play on a men's softball team that uses the squishy white balls. Am I right? That's called slow pitch and its intended for aging old men. This person is probably talking about fast-pitch which is entirely different. I play for my school and on a couple of other teams. I have conflicts cause we practice everyday. People like you really tick me off.|||That Kevin dude is a dumb ***. He's just ignorant.
I play 14U travel softball, and my season just ended also. I just try to work out as much as possible and eat healthy. I also play golf(walking) for high school and tour.
Basically..stay as active as possible during the off season.|||you should just execise daily or something. i have played softball for 9 years and i worry about the same thing.
:)|||Okay first of all, that Kevin dude is extremely ignorant and obviously doesn't know what in the name of all that is holy he's talking about. I would suggest to stay in shape, you hit the gym. As in using the treadmill, lifting some weights, but for getting better during softball, I'd suggest you just keep getting someone just to throw the ball around with you, or maybe get to the batting cages every once in a while.|||bowl and lots of beer. Please it is softball. They have they word soft in there for a reason.|||i would every night do sit ups push ups and leg lifts and also find some other things to do that involve stomach things.
and also to go to the gym or find a tredmill somewhere and start to run. it will also help you with your speed.
sorry if this doesnt help much. my team is a all year around but we live in illionis. crazy rightt?
How should I wear my hair for my softball game?
Okay, So I have a softball game in an hour, and I never know how to wear my hair. If I put it in a pony tail, it always gets messed up. And, I have NO clue how to french braid. I am 12, in 8th grade. My hair is a little passed my shoulders, and it is brown with blonde highlights! All suggestions are welcome! Thanks!|||buzz|||Well, in softball, your hair is always going to get messed up. lol. But I do this:
1. Get your hair wet and put it in a high, tight ponytail.
2. Pull the hair tie out a little to loosen up the ponytail just a little.
3. Here comes the confusing part... hold your hair tie with one hand and with the other hand, put one finger in your hair, from the TOP. It's like when you part your hair down the middle, you go all the way from the front to where the hair tie is. EXCEPT, do not part your hair till you get to your hair tie.
I'll try to draw it. lol. If you are looking at this from the top, this is what it should look like.
hole: O
tie: ===
4. Then, with the hair tie in your hand, put the hair tie and hair into the hole. Basically just flip your hair towards your head.
5. Pull tight and put a cute headband on. Then put a cute bow.
Basically, your hair is just doing a front flip. That is really the best I can explain it. Sorry if you don't understand, but if you do, it is just a really cute hairstyle that us 17 year old kids do.|||I always wear mine in a ponytail to softball games. If you have pieces of hair that fall into your face, use a headband to keep those hairs back.|||if you have no fringe-straighten it and draw it back into a SLEEK ponytail and if you do have a fringe clip it back|||Pull it back in a ponytail. But once you get it nice and tight, put a sport ponytail and you're good to go.|||I would do two piggy tails. I think they look cute under a helmet. Use a thin headband to pull back any stray hairs.
1. Get your hair wet and put it in a high, tight ponytail.
2. Pull the hair tie out a little to loosen up the ponytail just a little.
3. Here comes the confusing part... hold your hair tie with one hand and with the other hand, put one finger in your hair, from the TOP. It's like when you part your hair down the middle, you go all the way from the front to where the hair tie is. EXCEPT, do not part your hair till you get to your hair tie.
I'll try to draw it. lol. If you are looking at this from the top, this is what it should look like.
hole: O
tie: ===
4. Then, with the hair tie in your hand, put the hair tie and hair into the hole. Basically just flip your hair towards your head.
5. Pull tight and put a cute headband on. Then put a cute bow.
Basically, your hair is just doing a front flip. That is really the best I can explain it. Sorry if you don't understand, but if you do, it is just a really cute hairstyle that us 17 year old kids do.|||I always wear mine in a ponytail to softball games. If you have pieces of hair that fall into your face, use a headband to keep those hairs back.|||if you have no fringe-straighten it and draw it back into a SLEEK ponytail and if you do have a fringe clip it back|||Pull it back in a ponytail. But once you get it nice and tight, put a sport ponytail and you're good to go.|||I would do two piggy tails. I think they look cute under a helmet. Use a thin headband to pull back any stray hairs.
Does anyone know what you need to do to start a youth fast-pitch softball traveling team?
I live in NC and there isn't much for the good softball players to do except rec and school ball. My 12yo daughter wants to play year round and the only other team in the area is all about who you know. We are new in town and aren't in tight with these people. I want to form a team, have try-outs for anyone interested and go from there. I just don't know what I need to do to get started.|||Look into the local distrcit ASA, (AmateurSoftball Association).
http://www.softball.org/
http://www.softball.org/
What colleges in the eastern part of the United States have a college softball team?
If you can, can you name the colleges? I need to see if I can achieve a softball scholarship to a good college that isnt to far from home.|||According to collegeboard.com, there are 991 schools in the Eastern US that have softball. I don't know if this link will work, but will try: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/se鈥?/a>
If you want a more narrowed down list, go to college matchmaker: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/se鈥?/a>|||alabama university
akron university in ohio
|||Visit my website, there is a link there to the NFCA and to Ultimate College Softball where you can click on a link to go straight to the websites of the colleges. It tells what Conferences they are in as well.
www.collegesoftballrecruitin鈥?
|||Tennessee has a great softball program. UNC also has a great softball program. I have a daughter that is 13 and will be looking for the same thing in a few years. Good Luck ! I'm sure there are other schools but I can't say which ones for sure.
If you want a more narrowed down list, go to college matchmaker: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/se鈥?/a>|||alabama university
akron university in ohio
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|||Tennessee has a great softball program. UNC also has a great softball program. I have a daughter that is 13 and will be looking for the same thing in a few years. Good Luck ! I'm sure there are other schools but I can't say which ones for sure.
How would I go about finding a sponsor for a men's softball team?
My husband's modified softball team (not slow pitch) has been together for over 10 years with the same sponsor the whole time. Now that money is tight the sponsor has backed out. (at the last minute) Now not sure were to look for a new one. Please help.|||Call local bars, restaraunts, real estate agencies, banks, etc. Tell them the price to sponsor the team and let them know THEIR name will be advertised across the jerseys, etc and they will be well represented. They probably will want to know "whats in it for them"....tell them publicity.|||GO TO YOUR FAVORITE TAVERN OR FIND A NEW ONE|||It will be difficult. Men's softball is not something that most businesses would want to be associated with. Ohhhhhhhhhh...BURN!!!|||Hit local restaraunts, bars, and other business with strong ties to the local community. Look at who sponsors teams in the Little League, Babe Ruth, and other youth leagues. If they sponsor teams there, they would probably sponsor adult teams. If there are guys on the team that own businesses or work for companies, they can ask them.
Not really hard if you ask.|||Print up flyers, and put them on local street corners.
Not really hard if you ask.|||Print up flyers, and put them on local street corners.
Is it possible to recieve a college softball scholarship through travel ball, instead of school ball?
I love softball, it's practically my life. I was just wondering about this. Seeing if it is possible. Thanks.|||Yes. It is not only "possible" - but it is actually much more likely that college scouts will see you at travel ball tournaments.
The two most likely ways to get recruited by a college are:
1. Travel "club" ball
2. Attending college softball camps
Here's why I say this...
My daughters went to the Arizona State University softball camp after they won the national championship in 2008. I spent time talking with head coach Clint Myers, and I asked him about where he recruits from and why. He said that he and most college coaches do not go to high school games because the NCAA limits the number of recruiting "visits" each school can make per year. He said that he could use one visit to go to a high school game or tournament with 2 to 10 teams and see a very small number of potential recruits. Or, he can use one visit to go to a regional or national travel "club" tournament and see 20-40 teams. He said that this is why most colleges recruit through travel ball.
Do you want to know what ASU Coach Myers said is the BEST way to get a scholarship?
He said go to the college softball camps. He recruits from his camps because he not only sees the players for longer periods of time, often over a few years in a row, but he also gets to really talk to the players and get to know their personality %26amp; attitude during camp.
Good luck to you!!|||very possible. all you have to do is compete in Exposure tournaments or showcases. Make sure you also attend camps and other events that have college coaches attending and watching. While doing all of this, you MUST write/call/visit any colleges your interested in. I just went to a camp last week and was told that if you plan to go to a certain college, you name must come across their desk every single week, their email better be blown up with your name and requests to come watch you play. Also remember, every second your on the field, play 100%, you never know when the right person is watching. word travels quickly in the softball world.|||Yes it is if you play well enough.
The two most likely ways to get recruited by a college are:
1. Travel "club" ball
2. Attending college softball camps
Here's why I say this...
My daughters went to the Arizona State University softball camp after they won the national championship in 2008. I spent time talking with head coach Clint Myers, and I asked him about where he recruits from and why. He said that he and most college coaches do not go to high school games because the NCAA limits the number of recruiting "visits" each school can make per year. He said that he could use one visit to go to a high school game or tournament with 2 to 10 teams and see a very small number of potential recruits. Or, he can use one visit to go to a regional or national travel "club" tournament and see 20-40 teams. He said that this is why most colleges recruit through travel ball.
Do you want to know what ASU Coach Myers said is the BEST way to get a scholarship?
He said go to the college softball camps. He recruits from his camps because he not only sees the players for longer periods of time, often over a few years in a row, but he also gets to really talk to the players and get to know their personality %26amp; attitude during camp.
Good luck to you!!|||very possible. all you have to do is compete in Exposure tournaments or showcases. Make sure you also attend camps and other events that have college coaches attending and watching. While doing all of this, you MUST write/call/visit any colleges your interested in. I just went to a camp last week and was told that if you plan to go to a certain college, you name must come across their desk every single week, their email better be blown up with your name and requests to come watch you play. Also remember, every second your on the field, play 100%, you never know when the right person is watching. word travels quickly in the softball world.|||Yes it is if you play well enough.
What is a good softball fielder's glove that is under fifty dollars?
Softball starts in less than a month, and I just found out that my old softball glove was eaten by little critters in my garage. I need an affective glove because I'm going to be pitching and out-fielding.|||wilson's my favorite glove. i have one now and i probably need a new one, but they dont make mine anymore, so ive stuck with it. usually wilson's are already broken in pretty well, so it should be good to go within a month. oil it (u can even use shaving cream), and keep it in good shape|||wilson makes a decent glove or easton..just go to sporting goods store and find one that is comfortable for you in your price range. the brand dont catch the ball,,,, you do.|||i got a wilson monster web and it is fantastic!!! Good luck!!!
What are some great tips on playin softball?
I play softball with my church %26amp; i have problems with catching the ball %26amp; hitting it.
Any tips that would be useful?|||Make sure to check your form. Having the correct fielding and hitting form will go a long long way. dont change proper form because you think you can't hit or catch.
Catching:
- catch ball at center of body
- Cover with free hand
- dont grab ball with glove just make sure it enters then cover with free hand
- for groundballs stay low, butt down and keep glove infront of you
Hitting:
-dont forget to use your hips for rotation
- Dont move head when hitting, keep eyes glued to where you're suppose to hit
- Hit ball in front of you|||start everyday throwing with someone and continuously move back until you're at a good distance, that should help you catching, a long with having someone throw a ball in different ways and you going to get it, with hitting, square your body to the plate, tuck your shoulder, build momentum from our hips, watch the ball the whole way, and follow through|||Watch the ball all the way into the mitt and until it touches the bat. The most common mistake hitters make is not seeing it all the way through.
Any tips that would be useful?|||Make sure to check your form. Having the correct fielding and hitting form will go a long long way. dont change proper form because you think you can't hit or catch.
Catching:
- catch ball at center of body
- Cover with free hand
- dont grab ball with glove just make sure it enters then cover with free hand
- for groundballs stay low, butt down and keep glove infront of you
Hitting:
-dont forget to use your hips for rotation
- Dont move head when hitting, keep eyes glued to where you're suppose to hit
- Hit ball in front of you|||start everyday throwing with someone and continuously move back until you're at a good distance, that should help you catching, a long with having someone throw a ball in different ways and you going to get it, with hitting, square your body to the plate, tuck your shoulder, build momentum from our hips, watch the ball the whole way, and follow through|||Watch the ball all the way into the mitt and until it touches the bat. The most common mistake hitters make is not seeing it all the way through.
What is the speed of the fastest softball pitch ever?
I'm a HUGE softball player. I'm also a pitcher. I wana no what the fastest pitch ever is so maybe one day i can break it. please help me!|||Fastest Softball Pitch
Category: Softball Trivia
Trivia Question
What is the fastest fast pitch softball pitch ever recorded?
Trivia Question Answer
There is no "official" record for the fastest softball pitch. Here are some of the reputed records after a search of various archives:
Guinness is supposed to have clocked a softball pitch at 68.9 miles per hour.
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), a women's professional softball league, claims that pitches of "70+" MPH are common. There are many other references in various sources making the same 70+ miles per hour claim.
The fastest softball pitch reportedly clocked at the Atlanta Olympics was 73.2 MPH.
Eddie Feigner, a famous softball player and the founder of the "King and His Court" 4-man softball team is supposed to have been clocked at 104 miles per hour. In a game against Major Leaguers ballplayers, Eddie Feigner struck out, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson Willie McCovey, Maurey Wills, and Harmon Killebrew all in a row.|||The world's fastest softball pitch was pitched by Bobby Spell, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1955, on the campus of LSU, clocked by the Army at 126 mph. This is certified.
|||Not sure if this is the fastest, but if not it can't be too far off.
"Fast pitch pitches may reach high speeds; At the 1996 Summer Olympics one pitch reached 73.3 miles per hour (118 kilometers per hour)."
Category: Softball Trivia
Trivia Question
What is the fastest fast pitch softball pitch ever recorded?
Trivia Question Answer
There is no "official" record for the fastest softball pitch. Here are some of the reputed records after a search of various archives:
Guinness is supposed to have clocked a softball pitch at 68.9 miles per hour.
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), a women's professional softball league, claims that pitches of "70+" MPH are common. There are many other references in various sources making the same 70+ miles per hour claim.
The fastest softball pitch reportedly clocked at the Atlanta Olympics was 73.2 MPH.
Eddie Feigner, a famous softball player and the founder of the "King and His Court" 4-man softball team is supposed to have been clocked at 104 miles per hour. In a game against Major Leaguers ballplayers, Eddie Feigner struck out, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson Willie McCovey, Maurey Wills, and Harmon Killebrew all in a row.|||The world's fastest softball pitch was pitched by Bobby Spell, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1955, on the campus of LSU, clocked by the Army at 126 mph. This is certified.
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|||Not sure if this is the fastest, but if not it can't be too far off.
"Fast pitch pitches may reach high speeds; At the 1996 Summer Olympics one pitch reached 73.3 miles per hour (118 kilometers per hour)."
How can I cover up a scratch left from getting hit by a softball?
Today I got hit in the chin by a softball and there is the most disgusting little red mark on my chin, and it is extremely unflattering. What kind of things can I use to cover it up?|||Either foundation or concealer should work just fine!
Foundation is lighter and covers up uneven skin tone. So if the bruise is not that dark, it will be covered up just fine. Liquid foundation works well and goes on smooth. Then you can use a pressed powder (or loose powder) foundation on top, so it looks matte and flawless!
http://www.strawberrynet.com/images/prod…
If foundation doesn't cover enough, try concealer!
Concealer never fails. It's suggested that you buy concealer a shade lighter than your natural skin tone so that it covers up the blemishes better. The difference is that concealer is thicker, creamier and covers more than foundation.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/wp-cont…
I use concealer to cover up acne scars. So it'll def cover up scratches.|||hmm well I'm definitely used to getting softball bruises and scratches. It's probably not a good idea to put any liquid make-up over an open cut. All I can suggest is to get that liquid bandage stuff that has an antibiotic in it and it should help it heal within a day or two.|||Hi all
Hạs aňyoňe tŗieđ miňerạl mạkeůp yẻt? Aļl tĥe Hơllỳwoơd sţarş arẻ usịng ịt. Appạreňtlỳ it ịs aċtuạllỳ so ģoođ foŗ yoůr sķin ỳou ċan şleẻp iň it, ạnd ịt hạs a můch bẻttẻr cơveŗagẻ thạn rẻguļar mạkeůp. Yơu cạn gẻt a fŗee şampļe aţ http://cypinils.smokie.biz|||cover it with concealer|||try using some ice to soothe it and then just put some makeup over it|||foundation
Foundation is lighter and covers up uneven skin tone. So if the bruise is not that dark, it will be covered up just fine. Liquid foundation works well and goes on smooth. Then you can use a pressed powder (or loose powder) foundation on top, so it looks matte and flawless!
http://www.strawberrynet.com/images/prod…
If foundation doesn't cover enough, try concealer!
Concealer never fails. It's suggested that you buy concealer a shade lighter than your natural skin tone so that it covers up the blemishes better. The difference is that concealer is thicker, creamier and covers more than foundation.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/wp-cont…
I use concealer to cover up acne scars. So it'll def cover up scratches.|||hmm well I'm definitely used to getting softball bruises and scratches. It's probably not a good idea to put any liquid make-up over an open cut. All I can suggest is to get that liquid bandage stuff that has an antibiotic in it and it should help it heal within a day or two.|||Hi all
Hạs aňyoňe tŗieđ miňerạl mạkeůp yẻt? Aļl tĥe Hơllỳwoơd sţarş arẻ usịng ịt. Appạreňtlỳ it ịs aċtuạllỳ so ģoođ foŗ yoůr sķin ỳou ċan şleẻp iň it, ạnd ịt hạs a můch bẻttẻr cơveŗagẻ thạn rẻguļar mạkeůp. Yơu cạn gẻt a fŗee şampļe aţ http://cypinils.smokie.biz|||cover it with concealer|||try using some ice to soothe it and then just put some makeup over it|||foundation
How should I prepare for high school softball tryouts?
I'm a freshmen in high school. My old middle school offered absolutely no sports so I don't have much experienced in being in a school team. The most I've played are small games with my friends in their backyard. I wouldn't say I'm not athletic. Just less experienced in competitive sports. I chickened out for basketball because of that. And I don't want to do the same for softball. Tryouts are in the spring giving me a few months. Anyone have any suggestions?|||First off take a deep breath. Let it out. Just know that you can succeed. Anything you put your mind to, you will achieve. Just believe. I wasn't nervous for my tryouts at all. If you have confidence, you won't be nervous. You don't have to think you're the best, just know you're better than some. (That sounded really bad.) Don't try to showoff when you go. The last thing you want is to mess up. That means there is a lot of pressure on you right? No. They really just look for the basics. If you can field a ground ball (not even hit that sharply) you'll do fine. It's routine. It'll just come to you. You'll be focused and in "the zone". You won't even notice anyone else and everyone else will be focused that they won't notice if you messed up or anything.
Anyway, I do have some tips and drills that may help you. The drills are mixed in with the tips, but they're there and here's my list:
Batting:
1. Always throw your hands at the ball. It'll get you through the zone quicker and you swing right at the ball. Don't use your arms or shoulders, you'll swing late and there's a possibility of injury.
2. Make sure the bat is the right size and has a good drop weight. You don't want to swing a bat that's too heavy, or you'll swing late.
3. Leave your head down, don't bring it up. Watch the ball hit the bat.
4. Wait for your pitch, if it's a ball or not where you want it, don't swing.
5. Be aware of what types of pitches the pitcher has. Sit back on change-ups, don't swing to early.
6. Don't grip the bat too tight, it'll sting your hands and give you blisters.
7. Don't get down/lose confidence because of a previous hit.
8. Know your strike zone.
9. When you're using a pitching machine, chances are you're getting used to the speed and not actually watching the ball. WATCH THE BALL!
10. Hit off a tee. If the tee moves you're not hitting the ball right. Hit the middle of the ball. The only way to do this right is by watching the ball.
11. Soft toss. If you don't know what this is, it's when someone kneels next to you and tosses a ball in front of you, and you hit it (usually into a fence).
12. Always catch the ball out front. If the balls over the plate, it's too late. You should make contact before it crosses the plate.
13. If you're right handed, and you hit the ball and it goes foul to the left you're too early and if it goes to the right you're late. If you're left it's the opposite.
14. Don't be afraid of a walk. I don't know about you, but a lot of people want to go up there and hit. If you're going to want to hit (like most do) wait for your pitch. Take a ball (or 4).
15. Think single or double not fences. A single or double can be a lot more helpful than flying out trying to hit the game winning homerun.
Bunting:
1. Hold the bat out with both feet toward the pitcher. Hold the bat at a 45 degree angle upwards like / but at 45 degrees. You know what I'm saying?
2. Don't chop/poke at the ball. Use your legs to go up and down and let the ball hit the bat and die off.
3. Pull the bat handle towards third to bunt to first and vice versa. Never back to the pitcher or into the air. Try to get it down the third base line.
4. If it's a sacrifice, it doesn't matter where the ball is, you have to get the bunt down.
Throwing:
1. Quick toss. Have someone throw with you and catch and release quickly.
2. Hard toss. Do the same but try to throw it harder and at a good height.
3. When you release the ball, you should be in a motion that looks like you threw the ball the the gound. (But you actually released it, it's the follow through)
4. Use your glove to set the target.
5. No side arm. Espically for an outfielder. Yes it's the quickest way to throw the ball, but actually go through and overhand motion.
6. Crow hop. If you don't know what this is, search for a video. This gives you more power.
Strength/Conditioning:
1. Run laps around the field, not the bases, the entire field.
2. Sprints. Run to first a few times. Go back to home and run to first than second, etc. until you run around the bases.
3. Lifting weights. Not too heavy, just enough to get toned.
4. More sprints or suicides.
In the Outfield:
1. Have someone hit fly balls (off a bat, don't throw. It'll train your eye better) Do step 2 at the same time.
2. Long throws. Catch the ball crow hop and throw it in to different positions as if there were different situations.
3. Have line drives hit to you and do the same as step 2.
4. Grounders through the gap (step 2)
5. During a game, make sure you back up everything. If, in your case, the first baseman missing the ball and you don't get it, the runners getting extra bases. Be aware on snap throws (when catch will throw the ball down after the pitch and pick them off)
Good luck with everything! Just don't be nervous. If you are having second thoughts about going in, just know that if you don't go in, you won't know if you would have made it or not. You'll ask yourself "Woul|||I just want to say I am glad to hear you want to try out for sports. Sports is just not being good. It's about being dedicated and mentally ready. Read up on the sport, practice techniques. Never feel you are not good enough or that you lack in the sport. Knowledge is the key and to work hard to achieve any goals you desire. First you need to be mentally ready. Which means you will have to sacrifice your time with your friends. I don't mean to blow them off, but limit your time. Or see if they will train with you to help you. If you want to be in the sport you need to be ready for the sport. Like I said, go on line or speak with the coach to inform him you are interested and is there any help he can give you. Most of all, you need to be fit. Join a local gym to work on your cardio and eat healthy. Good luck to you.|||A lot of coaches look at athletic ability and fitness. So first and foremost, I would do some running so you're not out of shape. That's probably the most important thing.
Also, I would just play catch with someone. Have them toss you grounders and get comfy using a glove.
For batting, get comfortable using a softball bat. Go to batting cages. Think about bat speed rather than hitting the ball hard. Your first few times you go, just try to make consistent contact.|||Find some people and practice peppering and work on your footwork and catching. Also it would be good if you started jogging a bit to build up your endurance so you can be put through anything and not look tired in front of the coach and while playing games.|||I play baseball. You can get private lessons or play in a small field with friends. Probably a scimmage. But before this you should get equipment incase you want to play again.|||batting cages are always helpful. have someone throw a ball to you and practice fielding ground balls and pop flys on the sidewalk|||Play catch at least every other day with someone.
Jog. High school coaches are big on making players run at the start of practice, and do sprints at the end. It's best to get used to lots of running before the season starts.
Find the local batting cage and go once a week.
Figure out which position you want to try out for. Usually, they ask on the first day, and you tryout based on that position. It would be smart of you to figure out what positions will likely be filled by returning players, and go for a position that has been vacated.
Also, make sure you know all of the rules for your league/division. Make sure that you are 'in shape'. Tone up those muscles, eat healthy, don't smoke or drink.
Important things coaches look for:
team player
fielding skills
batting skills
pitching skills
running speed
ability to make plays
confidence
knowledge of the rules/game
good attitude
good grades in your classes
Expect several days of tryouts. Lots of running, drills, repitition. Arrive prepared with a water bottle, etc. It might be a good idea to introduce yourself to one of the coaches and ask about available positions, etc. That way, you won't be a total newbie for tryouts. And one other thing: show up early for practice, stretch out ahead of time. Coaches like players who come prepared.|||youll probly make it because most girls suck at baseball/softball
Anyway, I do have some tips and drills that may help you. The drills are mixed in with the tips, but they're there and here's my list:
Batting:
1. Always throw your hands at the ball. It'll get you through the zone quicker and you swing right at the ball. Don't use your arms or shoulders, you'll swing late and there's a possibility of injury.
2. Make sure the bat is the right size and has a good drop weight. You don't want to swing a bat that's too heavy, or you'll swing late.
3. Leave your head down, don't bring it up. Watch the ball hit the bat.
4. Wait for your pitch, if it's a ball or not where you want it, don't swing.
5. Be aware of what types of pitches the pitcher has. Sit back on change-ups, don't swing to early.
6. Don't grip the bat too tight, it'll sting your hands and give you blisters.
7. Don't get down/lose confidence because of a previous hit.
8. Know your strike zone.
9. When you're using a pitching machine, chances are you're getting used to the speed and not actually watching the ball. WATCH THE BALL!
10. Hit off a tee. If the tee moves you're not hitting the ball right. Hit the middle of the ball. The only way to do this right is by watching the ball.
11. Soft toss. If you don't know what this is, it's when someone kneels next to you and tosses a ball in front of you, and you hit it (usually into a fence).
12. Always catch the ball out front. If the balls over the plate, it's too late. You should make contact before it crosses the plate.
13. If you're right handed, and you hit the ball and it goes foul to the left you're too early and if it goes to the right you're late. If you're left it's the opposite.
14. Don't be afraid of a walk. I don't know about you, but a lot of people want to go up there and hit. If you're going to want to hit (like most do) wait for your pitch. Take a ball (or 4).
15. Think single or double not fences. A single or double can be a lot more helpful than flying out trying to hit the game winning homerun.
Bunting:
1. Hold the bat out with both feet toward the pitcher. Hold the bat at a 45 degree angle upwards like / but at 45 degrees. You know what I'm saying?
2. Don't chop/poke at the ball. Use your legs to go up and down and let the ball hit the bat and die off.
3. Pull the bat handle towards third to bunt to first and vice versa. Never back to the pitcher or into the air. Try to get it down the third base line.
4. If it's a sacrifice, it doesn't matter where the ball is, you have to get the bunt down.
Throwing:
1. Quick toss. Have someone throw with you and catch and release quickly.
2. Hard toss. Do the same but try to throw it harder and at a good height.
3. When you release the ball, you should be in a motion that looks like you threw the ball the the gound. (But you actually released it, it's the follow through)
4. Use your glove to set the target.
5. No side arm. Espically for an outfielder. Yes it's the quickest way to throw the ball, but actually go through and overhand motion.
6. Crow hop. If you don't know what this is, search for a video. This gives you more power.
Strength/Conditioning:
1. Run laps around the field, not the bases, the entire field.
2. Sprints. Run to first a few times. Go back to home and run to first than second, etc. until you run around the bases.
3. Lifting weights. Not too heavy, just enough to get toned.
4. More sprints or suicides.
In the Outfield:
1. Have someone hit fly balls (off a bat, don't throw. It'll train your eye better) Do step 2 at the same time.
2. Long throws. Catch the ball crow hop and throw it in to different positions as if there were different situations.
3. Have line drives hit to you and do the same as step 2.
4. Grounders through the gap (step 2)
5. During a game, make sure you back up everything. If, in your case, the first baseman missing the ball and you don't get it, the runners getting extra bases. Be aware on snap throws (when catch will throw the ball down after the pitch and pick them off)
Good luck with everything! Just don't be nervous. If you are having second thoughts about going in, just know that if you don't go in, you won't know if you would have made it or not. You'll ask yourself "Woul|||I just want to say I am glad to hear you want to try out for sports. Sports is just not being good. It's about being dedicated and mentally ready. Read up on the sport, practice techniques. Never feel you are not good enough or that you lack in the sport. Knowledge is the key and to work hard to achieve any goals you desire. First you need to be mentally ready. Which means you will have to sacrifice your time with your friends. I don't mean to blow them off, but limit your time. Or see if they will train with you to help you. If you want to be in the sport you need to be ready for the sport. Like I said, go on line or speak with the coach to inform him you are interested and is there any help he can give you. Most of all, you need to be fit. Join a local gym to work on your cardio and eat healthy. Good luck to you.|||A lot of coaches look at athletic ability and fitness. So first and foremost, I would do some running so you're not out of shape. That's probably the most important thing.
Also, I would just play catch with someone. Have them toss you grounders and get comfy using a glove.
For batting, get comfortable using a softball bat. Go to batting cages. Think about bat speed rather than hitting the ball hard. Your first few times you go, just try to make consistent contact.|||Find some people and practice peppering and work on your footwork and catching. Also it would be good if you started jogging a bit to build up your endurance so you can be put through anything and not look tired in front of the coach and while playing games.|||I play baseball. You can get private lessons or play in a small field with friends. Probably a scimmage. But before this you should get equipment incase you want to play again.|||batting cages are always helpful. have someone throw a ball to you and practice fielding ground balls and pop flys on the sidewalk|||Play catch at least every other day with someone.
Jog. High school coaches are big on making players run at the start of practice, and do sprints at the end. It's best to get used to lots of running before the season starts.
Find the local batting cage and go once a week.
Figure out which position you want to try out for. Usually, they ask on the first day, and you tryout based on that position. It would be smart of you to figure out what positions will likely be filled by returning players, and go for a position that has been vacated.
Also, make sure you know all of the rules for your league/division. Make sure that you are 'in shape'. Tone up those muscles, eat healthy, don't smoke or drink.
Important things coaches look for:
team player
fielding skills
batting skills
pitching skills
running speed
ability to make plays
confidence
knowledge of the rules/game
good attitude
good grades in your classes
Expect several days of tryouts. Lots of running, drills, repitition. Arrive prepared with a water bottle, etc. It might be a good idea to introduce yourself to one of the coaches and ask about available positions, etc. That way, you won't be a total newbie for tryouts. And one other thing: show up early for practice, stretch out ahead of time. Coaches like players who come prepared.|||youll probly make it because most girls suck at baseball/softball
How can I reduce my fear of the ball in softball?
I'm moving up to the next softball league this year, and will be playing with 18-year olds. I recently got drafted as a pitcher, and am extremely nervous. The way some of those people hit the ball, if it hit me, I would be dead. I pitch fast-pitch so the speed is incredible.
I'm not "scared", per se, but I'm as frightened as anyone would be when a softball flies by their face at 100 MPH.|||well obviously they wouldnt have moved you up if they didnt think you were ready. what i would suggest is visualization. sit in your room/ back yard/ softball field and think about that player hitting the ball at you. ((i know you're probably thinking that im insane right? but just follow me here)) and image the ball going at your... head/leg/stomach [where ever you're "afraid" of getting hit] and imagine you CATCHING THAT BALL!!!! dont imagine it hitting you! DO NOT!!!!! but just visualize that ball landing in your glove.
its all a mental thing. no worries.|||To reduce the fear of the softball hitting you just think as if you have a force field around you, but I play baseball and im 16 so I know what you mean and the strategy I use to reduce the fear of the ball hitting me is think that the pitcher is so good and has great accuracy so the ball can't hit you. Good Luck!|||Without altering your pitching motion, maybe practice taking a step back after delivery. It will give you a shade more time to react if necessary. My father pitches in adult rec slo-pitch and those balls usually go upwards off the bat as opposed to line drives. Congratulations on moving up!|||man up|||dont worry about it too much just focus on the batter and if it does come to u be ready to catch it|||Allow the momentum of the pitch to throw your body forward, then lay on the ground with your hands on your head and pray there are no grounders.|||jump in the batting cage and step in front of a few :D|||WHEN I PLAYED BASEBALL, OUR COACH WOULD THROW TENNIS BALLS AT THE INFIELDERS CLOSE UP TO GET THEM USED TO BALLS BOUNCING OFF OF THEM. (ESPECIALLY 3RD BASE PROSPECTS) THEN MOVE UP TO THE REAL BALL, THE HE WOULD HIT BALLS AT US. AFTER THE FIRST FEW, IT'S NOT SO BAD AND THE FEAR GOES AWAY. IT'S LIKE DIVING OFF THE HIGH DIVE OR BUNGIE JUMPING, AFTER THE FIRST ONE, IT'S EASIER TO HANDLE.|||When I first started playing softball, I got hit in the nose, first practice..I was ready to quit then thought of what I would have missed out on. And just think, the pitchers in high leagues have EXTREMELY great accuracy, so there's no need to worry about getting hit.|||the only way to really get over that fear is practice.
you can also wear a mask. I wear one because i broke my nose and it really helped me get over my fear. some of them are really ugly. i'll get back to you with the brand that i have. you can get it sothat it matches your uniform and it doesn't cover your entire face [unless you want one that does]
I'm not "scared", per se, but I'm as frightened as anyone would be when a softball flies by their face at 100 MPH.|||well obviously they wouldnt have moved you up if they didnt think you were ready. what i would suggest is visualization. sit in your room/ back yard/ softball field and think about that player hitting the ball at you. ((i know you're probably thinking that im insane right? but just follow me here)) and image the ball going at your... head/leg/stomach [where ever you're "afraid" of getting hit] and imagine you CATCHING THAT BALL!!!! dont imagine it hitting you! DO NOT!!!!! but just visualize that ball landing in your glove.
its all a mental thing. no worries.|||To reduce the fear of the softball hitting you just think as if you have a force field around you, but I play baseball and im 16 so I know what you mean and the strategy I use to reduce the fear of the ball hitting me is think that the pitcher is so good and has great accuracy so the ball can't hit you. Good Luck!|||Without altering your pitching motion, maybe practice taking a step back after delivery. It will give you a shade more time to react if necessary. My father pitches in adult rec slo-pitch and those balls usually go upwards off the bat as opposed to line drives. Congratulations on moving up!|||man up|||dont worry about it too much just focus on the batter and if it does come to u be ready to catch it|||Allow the momentum of the pitch to throw your body forward, then lay on the ground with your hands on your head and pray there are no grounders.|||jump in the batting cage and step in front of a few :D|||WHEN I PLAYED BASEBALL, OUR COACH WOULD THROW TENNIS BALLS AT THE INFIELDERS CLOSE UP TO GET THEM USED TO BALLS BOUNCING OFF OF THEM. (ESPECIALLY 3RD BASE PROSPECTS) THEN MOVE UP TO THE REAL BALL, THE HE WOULD HIT BALLS AT US. AFTER THE FIRST FEW, IT'S NOT SO BAD AND THE FEAR GOES AWAY. IT'S LIKE DIVING OFF THE HIGH DIVE OR BUNGIE JUMPING, AFTER THE FIRST ONE, IT'S EASIER TO HANDLE.|||When I first started playing softball, I got hit in the nose, first practice..I was ready to quit then thought of what I would have missed out on. And just think, the pitchers in high leagues have EXTREMELY great accuracy, so there's no need to worry about getting hit.|||the only way to really get over that fear is practice.
you can also wear a mask. I wear one because i broke my nose and it really helped me get over my fear. some of them are really ugly. i'll get back to you with the brand that i have. you can get it sothat it matches your uniform and it doesn't cover your entire face [unless you want one that does]
What do I need to do to prepare myself for softball tryouts?
I am trying out for my school's softball team soon. I have never played a sport really but my mom played softball so I thought I would try it out. I know some things like fielding,batting,shortstop,ground balls, just a few things from playing in the backyard. If anyone can give me a few pointers and some more things that I need to practice I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! =)|||Hello :] I have played softball for many years so I hope I can help.
#1. Since you haven't played any sports before, I would make sure your in shape. This means running, throwing and mentally in shape for a game. Do you know all about the game? Do you know what a pop fly is? What a change-up is or the in-field-fly rule? You need to make sure you learn all these thing too. Not just how to throw. I can help you, but you just need to email me on yahoo.
#2. Whenever I try out for softball, I always try to stay positive. Make sure during a game and tryouts and practice you don't get down. If you get down then your game will be off and everything goes downhill from there. Make sure you just smile after a mistake and move on!
#3. Have you batted against a pitcher? If you haven't I would strongly suggest you go to batting cages or have your mother throw you some balls. Maybe you have hit off a tee or slow pitch, but pitchers these days have fast, accurate arms and it may be difficult.
#4. One thing to do during tryouts is to volunteer for catching for the coach and always be happy. My coach is very big on attitude so if your grumpy or mad she will not like you. Make sure you smile and try your hardest. If that means diving for a ball, well girl get down and dive! You get what you put into it.
#5. make sure you are doing this for yourself and not for your mom or anyone else. At one point in my softball years I HATED softball cause I was doing it for my dad. And he was pushing me... HARD. So when I told him how i felt, he stopped pushing and I was doing it for myself again and it was great.
So be positive, smile, and have fun :]
(if you have any questions at all about softball just go to my page on yahoo and email me. I would be very glad to help!!)|||I have been playing softball since I was 6, so I know a couple things about it. Whenever I am walking into a try-out, I am always telling myself that every day is a new day. Normally there was 3 days of try-outs at my school, so if I missed a ball on the first day, I had it to were it didn't bother or change how I played on the second day. The biggest thing that I have learned was to never go into something cocky. Coaches can see that, if they think that you have an attitude towards them or other players that are giving you some pointers on how to stand or something, they will see you as unteachable and you are going to get cut. Every single day, the coaches would tell us that they don't care if you are th greatest player on Earth, If you have a bad attitude they are going to cut you. Also, if you think that you are automatically on the team, coaches can see that, and will cut you.
Also, if you are having a really bad day, tell the coach. I am sure that they know what a bad day feels like. They will put that into account when they watch everyone. Also tell them if you are sick. They may think that you are fine, but really you have a headache or something.
A couple days in advance, I would stand in my room and pretend to swing a bat a couple times, or play catch with my father, just so I would get used to the movement and feel of it all over again from the winter. Make sure that you know the game well, and that if you were thrown in a game, you would know what to do. Where would the ball go in this situtaion? What happens if I catch a fly-ball here? What is a fly-ball? Those kind of things.
Normally at try-outs, the first day or so, you will run of some sort. They are actually harder on you then in practice. That's what I have found out. They are trying to weed out the players that are just there to be there or to say they tried-out for something. Don't be surprised if you run All.
All I can really tell you is good luck. If you miss something or mess up, don't let it bother you the next time up. If you don't know how to do something, ASK THE COACH. It will show that you want to learn and that you want to improve as a softball player. That helps you even more than if you just continue to do it wrong. Also, if you have learned to do something one way, and they show you another way, and you don't get it. Ask the coach, and explain that you didn't quite understand him and that you were showed a different way to do it, and that you want to learn it their way.
Good Luck!
(if you need help with anything, or need explaining. E-mail me. I am more than willing to help. :-) )
#1. Since you haven't played any sports before, I would make sure your in shape. This means running, throwing and mentally in shape for a game. Do you know all about the game? Do you know what a pop fly is? What a change-up is or the in-field-fly rule? You need to make sure you learn all these thing too. Not just how to throw. I can help you, but you just need to email me on yahoo.
#2. Whenever I try out for softball, I always try to stay positive. Make sure during a game and tryouts and practice you don't get down. If you get down then your game will be off and everything goes downhill from there. Make sure you just smile after a mistake and move on!
#3. Have you batted against a pitcher? If you haven't I would strongly suggest you go to batting cages or have your mother throw you some balls. Maybe you have hit off a tee or slow pitch, but pitchers these days have fast, accurate arms and it may be difficult.
#4. One thing to do during tryouts is to volunteer for catching for the coach and always be happy. My coach is very big on attitude so if your grumpy or mad she will not like you. Make sure you smile and try your hardest. If that means diving for a ball, well girl get down and dive! You get what you put into it.
#5. make sure you are doing this for yourself and not for your mom or anyone else. At one point in my softball years I HATED softball cause I was doing it for my dad. And he was pushing me... HARD. So when I told him how i felt, he stopped pushing and I was doing it for myself again and it was great.
So be positive, smile, and have fun :]
(if you have any questions at all about softball just go to my page on yahoo and email me. I would be very glad to help!!)|||I have been playing softball since I was 6, so I know a couple things about it. Whenever I am walking into a try-out, I am always telling myself that every day is a new day. Normally there was 3 days of try-outs at my school, so if I missed a ball on the first day, I had it to were it didn't bother or change how I played on the second day. The biggest thing that I have learned was to never go into something cocky. Coaches can see that, if they think that you have an attitude towards them or other players that are giving you some pointers on how to stand or something, they will see you as unteachable and you are going to get cut. Every single day, the coaches would tell us that they don't care if you are th greatest player on Earth, If you have a bad attitude they are going to cut you. Also, if you think that you are automatically on the team, coaches can see that, and will cut you.
Also, if you are having a really bad day, tell the coach. I am sure that they know what a bad day feels like. They will put that into account when they watch everyone. Also tell them if you are sick. They may think that you are fine, but really you have a headache or something.
A couple days in advance, I would stand in my room and pretend to swing a bat a couple times, or play catch with my father, just so I would get used to the movement and feel of it all over again from the winter. Make sure that you know the game well, and that if you were thrown in a game, you would know what to do. Where would the ball go in this situtaion? What happens if I catch a fly-ball here? What is a fly-ball? Those kind of things.
Normally at try-outs, the first day or so, you will run of some sort. They are actually harder on you then in practice. That's what I have found out. They are trying to weed out the players that are just there to be there or to say they tried-out for something. Don't be surprised if you run All.
All I can really tell you is good luck. If you miss something or mess up, don't let it bother you the next time up. If you don't know how to do something, ASK THE COACH. It will show that you want to learn and that you want to improve as a softball player. That helps you even more than if you just continue to do it wrong. Also, if you have learned to do something one way, and they show you another way, and you don't get it. Ask the coach, and explain that you didn't quite understand him and that you were showed a different way to do it, and that you want to learn it their way.
Good Luck!
(if you need help with anything, or need explaining. E-mail me. I am more than willing to help. :-) )
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