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Softball
I have no clue how to play softball. All I know is it's like baseball with a bigger softer ball. I know you hit the ball with a bat and run around some bases. That's pretty much it. Please tell me everything there is to know about softball before I humiliate myself playing it again.
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ok so im on a travel softball team. believe me, theres much more to it then running around some bases! i suggest you start watching the college softball world series which is on now (not this hour but this week) on ESPN2 . by watching, you pick up some things. i cant explain how to play softball in this whole answer, since theres a lot to it to be good. you should try renting some videos or going to websites to learn more techniques. even watching MLB helps. if you want to be good at softball and possibly have a career--or then again just be good and show off.
oh and by the way. the ball isnt any softer than a baseball; just bigger.
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Ok, to start off, the softball isn't any softer, it's the same feel and whatnot like a baseball. The softball is obviously bigger.
Now, it depends on what kind of softball you are playing...
Now if you were playing slow-pitch softball, there is no leading off. The batting rules could be different. Every league is different. Either girls have two swinging strikes and 3 balls and guys have two swinging strikes and 3 balls. I guess it depends on how the rules of your softball league. Now when you are on offense (batting) and you are up to bat and you hit the ball you must run to first, obviously. And you must run all the way through first base. (Meaning: when you run to first base you must over run it, do not stop or slow down on your way to first base.) Now when the batter after you is up, and you are on first, if the hit is on the ground you must run to second base. If the hit is in the air, wait by first base. If it is caught you must tag up - meaning you must touch first base again before running to second. If it isn't caught just run straight to second base. (you cannot over-run second or third base). You’re First Base Coach will be helping you out with that!
DEFENSE (in the field): (depending on where you play)
If you play in the field. There is nobody on base. You’re play is at first base. If there is someone only on first base, your force play is at second base. You can also throw it to first, but if you are closer to second base throw it there. (a force play is the leading base where the lead runner is advancing to). And so on…
If you play in the outfield. You will most likely never really throw it to first base. If you play Right Center (RC), or Right Field (RF) your cutoff is second base. If you play Left Field (LF) or Left Center (LC) your cutoff is shortstop. You will usually throw it to second base when you get it out in the outfield. Usually your infield will communicate with the outfield before the pitcher pitches the ball. So you will know where the play should be. So then you are able to know where you need to throw it before you get the ball.
Now, if you need anymore help with this, let me know. There is plenty more to know about softball!
I hope this helped! I am an assistant coach for High School fast-pitch and I also played fast-pitch in college. So if you have anymore questions, don’t hesitate to ask! That’s what I’m here for!!
~4evaurs_21~
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This site looks is easy to read and looks like it covers everything.
Have fun playing! :)
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