How to Buy a Softball Glove
Today’s softball gloves feature softer leather, and are more broken-in, than in times past. It’s still important to know how to choose a good one, though. # Step 1 Try gloves on. Avoid buying them through mail order unless you know exactly the model you want. # Step 2 Be prepared to pay between $50 and $150. Buying cheaper gloves is not recommended, as the quality is much lower...
Read MoreHow to Play Catcher in Softball
Before signing up for this position, remember that there’s a reason a catcher wears so much equipment. There’s nothing quite like being on the receiving end of a pitch and having bats swung about your head. But for the dedicated folk, this can be a position with a lot of action and responsibility. 1. Wear the correct safety equipment. This should include body pads, a face mask...
Read MoreHow to Catch a Softball
Do you find yourself rooting from the dugout instead of playing? Being able to catch the ball in softball is a skill that can help get you on the field. And though the glove will help you, it won’t do the whole job on its own. # Step 1 Remember that catching the ball is mostly about glove placement. Line up the glove and your body with the ball, placing the pocket of the glove toward the...
Read MoreHow to Throw a Softball
Being able to throw the ball in softball is essential to the game. With practice, getting the ball to your desired target, instead of through a neighbor’s window, will be a breeze. Overhand Step 1 Know that the overhand throw is both easier and more accurate. Step 2 Grip the ball with your fingertips, using hardly any of your palm. Use either two or three fingers and your thumb to...
Read MoreHow to Hit a Softball
The key to hitting a softball is to focus on the proper stance, including how you hold the bat. # Step 1 Start with a comfortable stance. Balance your weight on the balls of your feet. Keep your knees slightly flexed, with a slight bend at the waist. # Step 2 Hold the bat with your front elbow down and relaxed, and your back elbow at a 45-degree angle, pointed at the ground. # Step 3 Grasp the...
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