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In order to be safe at the plate, slappers need to know how to get hit by a pitch. This softball guide offers tips on what to do when the pitch is coming at you.
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Being able to keep score is a task many players and parents will be called upon to complete. This softball guide will teach you how to keep an accurate scorecard.
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Slappers are often faced with a change-up, especially if they’re moving a little too quickly through the box. This softball guide will describe how to slap the change-up.
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A change-up can catch you swinging in circles if you aren't ready for it! This softball guide offers tips on how to hit the change-up with confidence and power.
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A successful team as natural leaders on the field, and the shortstop is one of them! This softball guide offers tips on how to play shortstop.
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If you want to be a pitcher, you need to learn the proper mechanics. If you’re interested in pitching, keep reading for an introduction to the mechanics of pitching.
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A rise ball can be infuriating if it’s a pitch you just can’t hit, but are faced with constantly. This softball guide offers tips on how to conquer the rise ball.
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It should come as no surprise that you need strong legs for softball. This guide outlines a few leg exercises that are easy to do and offer a great workout.
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Drop balls, or low pitches in general, can be tough to hit. This softball guide offers a few tips on the swing and setup for a drop ball, so you can conquer anything.
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Unlike the six-person infield, the outfield is covered by only three players. This softball guide offers tips that will make covering the green a lot easier.
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In the batter’s box, bat speed can make a huge difference in your swing. This softball guide describes a few tips you can use to increase your bat speed today!
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If you’re an umpire, coach, or a parent volunteer, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to help line a field! Check out this softball guide to get the job done.
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To get the bats going in a game, every team needs a good warm-up. This softball guide outlines a dynamic pre-game hitting routine that’s suitable for any team.
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For an outside pitch, you can’t just throw your hands out and hope to hit it. You have to attack it! This softball guide discusses how to dominate the outside pitch.
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If you play first or third base, or even pitcher, you’ll see a ton of bunts! This softball guide offers tips on how to field bunts fast and efficiently.
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If you’re behind the plate and runners are taking big leadoffs, don’t hold onto the ball! Throw it! This softball guide offers some tips on how to execute pick-offs.
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If you’re in the outfield and a hit drops sooner than expected, you may not be able to catch it above waist-level. This softball guide describes the shoestring catch.
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With no play in the infield, an outfielder should take the time to ensure the ball does not get past her. This softball guide explains how to field a ball on your knee.
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With a play in the infield, an outfielder cannot take her time getting to the ball. This softball guide will teach you how to field a ball on the run in the outfield.
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An inside pitch can be hard to hit because it looks like it’s coming right at you! Instead of jumping out of the way, learn how to hit it with this softball guide.
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With less than two outs and runners on base, an outfielder shouldn’t layout for a fly ball. This softball guide will teach you how to slide for the ball instead
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Getting a double depends on two things: Your hit and how well you round first base. This softball guide will get you around first quickly and efficiently.
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With every hit, you’ll be running to first base. Use the tips in this softball guide to get down the line quickly and, more importantly, safely!
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Executing a hit-and-run is a great offensive strategy for many teams. This softball guide breaks down the play so you can start using it today.
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If you need the benefits of a bunt (bringing in the corners) but the effect of a hit, try a fake-bunt slap! This softball guide explains just how to do it.
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Before the first pitch is thrown, your defense needs to be ready. This softball guide covers a pre-game routine that will get your team’s defense ready to play ball!
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When you need to get around a tag, you’ll need more than your basic slide. You’ll need a hook slide, and this softball guide will break down how to do it.
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A head-first dive is considered one of the most advanced forms of sliding. This softball guide describes how to dive safely, so you can do it anywhere on the diamond.
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Your basic slide will get you to the base, but what if you have the chance to take the next one, too? This softball guide will explain everything about the pop-up slide.
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Learning how to slide is important for new players. The earlier it’s learned, the sooner it can be used in a game. This guide will describe softball’s most basic slide.
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For every sport, there are a few facilities that everyone wants to visit. Softball is no different. This guide reviews softball’s facility bucket list.
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This softball guide will introduce a few games that can be incorporated into any practice for some friendly competition.
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If you’re looking to strengthen your arms, look no further! This softball guide offers numerous dumbbell exercises that will tone your muscles in no time.
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If you want to gain speed and agility, the agility ladder may be a perfect solution. Check out this softball guide for easy agility ladder workouts you can do anywhere.
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Softball is a huge game of endurance and speed. If you need a little motivation, keep reading. The conditioning drills in this guide will help get you game-ready!
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If you are in the outfield, you are going to have a bigger throwing motion than an infielder. This softball guide offers tips on how to throw from the outfield.
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A ball hit to the fence is still fair game! If you’re a bit hesitant to run straight at a fence, don’t be. This softball guide will teach you how to play the fence.
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Despite the myths, slappers shouldn’t struggle with outside pitches. This softball guide reveals a secret that will help any slapper hit an outside pitch with ease.
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An inside pitch can be daunting if a slapper doesn’t know how to attack it. Interested? This softball guide discusses how slappers can dominate inside pitches.
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Savvy slappers have a variety of slap hits: The soft slap, regular slap, chop slap, and power slap. This softball guide will discuss the power slap.
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Having a soft slap in your arsenal of offensive tools is a great way to keep the defense guessing. Interested? This softball guide will detail how to do a soft slap.
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When time is of the essence, efficiency is everything when planning practice. This softball guide offers useful tips on how to plan the most effective practice possible.
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Knowing a few pitching drills is great, but knowing how to organize them into an efficient warm-up can be hard. This softball guide shows you just how to do that.
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This softball guide introduces two of the most important aspects of pitching: Drive and forward momentum. Centered on the mound, these drills will focus the pitcher.
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This softball guide introduces the most fundamental aspect of pitching: The wrist snap. Keep reading to learn how to perfect your snap before moving onto the mound.
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With runners on first and third, the defense has to be on its toes and ready to make the play. This softball guide gives you the know-how to get out of these jams.
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Want to try your hand at pitching? This softball guide explains what’s required on the mound, and identifies what skills are necessary to become an ace.
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Whether you call it a pickle or a rundown, if a runner is stranded between two bases, you’ve got to get her out! This softball guide offers tips on how to do just that.
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Travelling athletes have two concerns: School and softball. Travelling is a challenge, but it shouldn’t hurt your grades. This guide offers tips on how to stay focused.
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Diving in the outfield is perhaps the most rewarding play on defense. This softball guide will teach you how to dive and get dirty!
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