I do not have as much power hitting the ball as many of the girls I play with do. I also am not blessed with long arms and legs to give me more arm strength and make my throws harder. In order for me to be able to live out my dream of playing college softball I have to prove that I am more than just a 5’2 third basemen, I have to find a way to stand out. Since most colleges recruit players that are about 5’4 and taller I had to figure out a way to play as if I am 6’0…
But my dad always told me to stay humble and remember everything he taught me unfortunately I was young and just wanted to hit homers. And I started to swing for the fence and I fell into a slump which means I was not hitting very well. Finally my dad told me just make good contact and the ball will fly he told me to quit swinging for the fence so I did…
Slow-pitch softball is a much safer and easier game to play. The players barely get any injuries. Some girls will be able to hit a ball at a slower speed much easier. Slow-pitch is very popular in recreational leagues throughout the United States. A different name for slowpitch is “Lob Ball” (Softball: Slow-Pitch).…
Most of the information in here apply to baseball as well, but there are still some important things to learn here. The game will usually go for 9 innings which are divided in two parts. Each team consists of nine players. Teams in the outfield consist of a pitcher, a catcher, three members at each base, a player in-between second and third base called short stop, and then the remaining three team mates are in the outfield beyond the bases. The other team then takes turns using an aluminum bat (as is tradition) to hit the ball which is thrown by the pitcher of the opposing team.…
I needed this hit. If I strike out, I will cost my team the game. I put thought to the back of head and focused on this moment. I got in my ready stance raising my bat and waiting anxiously for the pitcher to throw the ball. As she started her wind up, I loaded up using my legs and arms to be prepared for what was to come.…
The pitcher nodded after getting a new signal from the catcher and a 78 mph fast ball flew over the plate and the umpire yelled, “Strike One!” Wyatt stepped out of the box; after taking a few practice swings, he stepped back in the box readying his stance. The pitcher had his next pitch; it was right down the middle, but Wyatt was caught watching. “Strike Two!!” yelled the umpire.…
Mitchell Lee Mr. Rather ENGL 1301-95M 12 September 2015 We Want a Pitcher Not a Belly Itcher In the game of baseball, pitchers are either known as overpowering or off-speed pitchers. This is determined by what their best pitch is or how the sequence their pitches to get hitters out. There are three main types of pitches in baseball; the fastball, the curveball, and the change-up.…
However, regardless of their batting style each of the muscles involved in each phase is remains constant. The baseball swing first starts by getting in the proper stance which as mentioned above can vary from player to player. After the feet are positioned in the proper stance the next…
It may not be the prettiest swing but the main idea is to get the basic steps down. There are different stances and set ups in the batter's box, and there are also different ways to hit a baseball. Once you get to the contact point and get the main idea, the differences that occurred stop, and similarities start. One main thing to do and really focus on when you are going to hit a baseball is always keeping your eye on the ball. It sounds simple, right?…
When I'm up to bat I don't hear a thing, I hit the ball and all I hear is everyone chanting and screaming. The very first time I played softball, it was my very first game, I hit the softball to the fence and I stood there in shock, I didn't know what to do. The coach was screaming "RUN" and I ran the bases, the other team kept over throwing the ball to the bases to get me out. I made it to home plate, it was a home run.…
I said in a bratty voice. I stepped out of the imaginary batter's box took a few deep breaths, tightened my batting gloves, and then stepped back into the batter’s box, thinking about finally getting a good cut. Nick threw another ball perfectly placed down the plate. I started my cut keeping my head down swinging at just the right speed, I made perfect contact and the ball when flying straight back to the end of the cage, or at least it would of!…
I step up to the plate-palms sweating, heart racing. Two strikes go and now I know I have to hit the next one. The pitcher winds up and “crack!” I’m off to the races.…
Having played softball for nine years, I have been through five coaches. I know what makes a good coach, and I know what doesn’t make a good coach. Your coach can be one of the most influential people in your life. You spend everyday after school and most weekends with your coach. Over the course of the season you form some sort of relationship with your coach.…
But the voices that stand out the most to you are those of your coaches saying, “You’re here for a reason.” You step into the batter's box with confidence, moving the dirt around to be just right. This is it; it’s all depending on you and your bat. The pitch is thrown and it’s high, so you lay off of it. You step out for a second and gather yourself, easing the nerves.…
Some people are amazed when they look at my batting average. So I am going to tell you how I got that batting average. First, I would hit 1,000 baseballs off of a tee. Then, he would soft toss them to me so that I could get in my groove. After that, he would throw them as hard as he could at me.…