Batting

count and he got a changeup down the middle and hit the ball to right field. So as I was standing in the box, thinking about all my earlier memories of playing baseball and how my dad would practice with me and how we would go to the batting cages every weekend. The pitcher started his windup and I got ready to swing and he threw a changeup right down the middle. I was so focused I didn't even hear the sound of my bat when it made contact with the ball. After I finished my swing ,I…

I got my bat and batting gloves and went and took some hacks off the tee to get loose, then did soft toss so I could get my timing down because the pitcher was going to be throwing hard. After I hit I get my cleats and lace them tight on my feet. I did my leg stretches I…

I do enjoy playing softball because it help you to clear your mind of other things. I also believe that this sport could be beneficial to others if they struggle with balance or hand-eye coordination. Recreational hobbies aren’t always sports or physical related. A couple of examples of other hobbies are weaving baskets, knitting, or even being a debater. These other hobbies could benefit you in ways like being able to have quick hands when typing or even just life skills for the future. Hobbies…

Every time that I run my fingers along the raised stitches of a softball, I think back to the time I played softball. My fingers needed to be in an exact position on the stitches in order for me to throw the perfect pitch. It’s a chapter of my life that doesn’t bring back all happy memories. I spent six years of my life being a star, and I’ll admit it. I had extreme talent when it came to playing softball. It was like I was born for the game. Everything came so naturally to me. But I wasn’t born…

Baseball vs Basketball What is it like to switch from baseball to basketball? This is a question many people ask me. Baseball and basketball are good in their own separate ways. Haven't experienced both,I can tell you that there are plenty of similarities as well as some very big differences between the two types of sports.There would be some big adjustments between them too. Baseball and basketball have many traits in common.Both baseball and basketball are sports.They both have…

It’s in the bottom of the seventh; your team is down by one, bases loaded. Your team is in the meat of the lineup, and you're up next. As you step out of the dugout, you take a deep breath, and you can smell the fresh popcorn and grilled burgers. You can feel the tension from both teams, each earnestly wanting to take the win home. You’re slowly making your way up to the plate, and you're hearing the faint cheers from the fans. But the voices that stand out the most to you are those of your…

One Scrimmage “Allison, you’re on deck,” he says as he’s waving at me to get my helmet on. We were scrimmaging the older team that night as a warm up before we went to Bend that weekend. Putting my helmet on, all sweaty and nasty due to the conditioning we did in the practice beforehand. Sliding my slippery, sweaty hitting gloves on and running on deck. Ema was up, she swings. Strike three you’re out! “Go Allison, you’re up!” my coach says. I run to the plate, only anticipating the best…

“Welcome back to the first game of the season. We have here tonight the Hickory Crawdads facing the South Spartans. Mikayla Hill is up to bat for Hickory as we enter the ninth. Let's check in.” “ Go battabatta, go battabatta, swing,” the man behind my enemy said aloud. I could already see both men getting into their stances. The batter rising, back straightening, almost cutting through me with his eyes as he waited for the ball. The catcher sinking down, ready to catch the ball as it would…

Game Winning Hit It was the last inning of the Area Championship, Startown Vs. Saint Stephens “cross town rivals”. We were playing at Saint Stephens Ballpark but we won the toss and we decided to be the home team. I was up to the bat with a runner on third and the game was tied 6-6. With two outs, the opposing coach wanted to walk me to bring up the next batter. So this was machine pitch baseball and you never got walked so this crazy/ Disrespectful guy tried to walk me and we said you can't…

The Throwing Skills to Pay the Bills Of the key elements of a well-rounded softball player, a good throwing arm is definitely near the top of the list. While some are lucky enough to be born with throwing skills, even they won't be hurt by softball throwing drills which aim to improve distance and accuracy. When demonstrating these softball throwing drills, make sure to run through each drill at half speed first before increasing the pace. Also give every player who desires a chance to practice…