Unintentionally at a Chicago Farragut Boat club in 1887 the people thought they were just
Unintentionally at a Chicago Farragut Boat club in 1887 the people thought they were just
IRVING, Texas – As with every series at this time of the season, Centenary softball (11-19, 8-8 Southern Collegiate Athletic) faces a big weekend when it travels to Dallas (9-23, 4-12 SCAC) Thursday night and Friday afternoon, April 13-14. Already having clinched an SCAC Tournament berth, if Centenary wins the series and Trinity at best splits (against #10 Texas Lutheran), the Ladies will can be no worse than the fourth seed and will be the home team for the first round. Live Video (Games 1 and 2)…
Act l Scene l In the year 2017 in Bauxite Arkansas, it's a very breezy cold day at Bauxite High School. Announced on the intercom the first baseball and softball game of the season is tomorrow March 23, at Bryant baseball and Softball fields . Makaylah a short, blonde, softball player that moved to Bauxite, because she heard how good the softball team was. Makaylah tried out for the team during summer, and made the team.…
Batting up, pitch the ball! Did you heard that noise? It acclaims to be the Rockford Peaches playing a game. They will take you on their adventure of being the first all women's baseball league. The Rockford Peaches work as a team and never gave up even though money was low during good years, and bad years.…
Perspective 1 (Me): Allergies drove me crazy as I waited my turn for the Star Drill at softball practice. Discreetly wiping under my nose, I shifted my weight as I watched my teammates throw the ball around the bases. The catcher threw the ball to Tess, who was standing about ten feet in front of me. I saw it coming in high compared to Tess' small frame, and got prepared for the ball coming at us. Tess jumped up to get the ball, tipped it off her glove, and next thing I knew I was on the ground.…
Cornhole has become a beloved American pastime. This fun beanbag toss game is a treat for all ages and the perfect addition to any backyard barbeque or special occasion. At Cornhole Worldwide, they take cornhole to the next level by offering customers the opportunity to design custom cornhole sets! If you’re ready to celebrate warm weather with a few rounds of cornhole using a custom set from Cornhole Worldwide, here’s a refresher on how to play this entertaining yard game: • Surface & Spacing: Find a nice flat surface in your yard or driveway that provides an even playing field. Then, set each of your cornhole boards 27 feet apart from one another in a straight line.…
Transgender issues in softball have become increasingly more aware in society, which brings up issues on the rules and regulations pertaining to the game. A transgender person should only be allowed to hit the ball size of their sex designated at birth unless they adhere to the rules and regulations pertaining to the league of choice. According to the United States Specialty Softball Association (USSSA) Official Rulebook, “men are not permitted to compete on women’s teams in USSSA sanctioned events” to ensure the safety of women players. This may seem a bit unfair, but when competing in women’s or coed softball tournaments there is a big difference.…
Softball: It's More Than a Sport Hey batta batta swing! No, I'm not talking about baseball, i'm talking about something even better: softball! Softball isn't just a sport, it's a fun pass-time that can help with stress relief, build positive relationships, and help one cope with failure as well as gracefully accept success. Let us first discuss the topic of stress.…
The game begins, first pitch “strike one” yells the umpire. The crowed starts cheering and my energy level starts to rise higher, I can feel the energy start to take over my legs. The crowd keeps cheering, I jump out of my seat and run over to the dugout to speak the coach. Coach “number 8 is the girl that hits deep to right field but, swings at high pitches”. The coach sends the signal to the pitcher “Strike two” yells the umpire.…
Baseball and softball both have 9 players on the field at once and both have an umpire. Both sports also use the technique of 3 strikes you out, and after 4 balls the runner can proceed on toward first base. Baseball and softball both use the tag out technique which is when a runner is touched with the ball or glove with the ball inside. Conclusion…
The softball field is the one place I’ve always been comfortable, content. When I step onto the field nothing else exists; I don’t have work, an exam to worry about, or a long list of chores to complete. Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to play college level softball. Making it into the NCAA has always been a dream of mine. My first encounter with the field occurred when I was six.…
For most of my life I have played competitive softball. Throughout softball my career, I have witnessed many different types of parents and players. Every parent acts differently when it is their child on the field playing. Some are enthusiastic, and others are just chilling on the stands. Over the years I have managed to narrow different types of softball moms into three different categories: the Number One Fans, the Crazies, the Wanna Be Coaches, and the Fun Suckers.…
Rituals Athletics are the biggest ritual on campus at Transylvania University. Participating in collegiate sports is a huge commitment and requires mental and physical strength. Life on a college campus is based around a weekly routine, or ritual, that the previous culture has passed down throughout the years. Those who are not a part of a culture and their ritual may not understand why one would endure the qualifications such ritual.…
Do you hear about baseball in daily life? Have you ever done minor league baseball? Have you watched a World Series game? In the 1920’s, baseball athletics augmented greatly, due the Great War that drove people to social adjustment and wanting to pursue a leisure life.…
Hear the crack of the bat as the 96 mph ball makes contact with the stick of wood, the game known as America’s pastime. The stands fill with people of all ages and genders, to watch and snack on ballpark food and experience the love for the game. Baseball, a game of 4 bases, 3 outs, 2 teams, and one successor - but the outcomes are unlimited. A sport either loved to be played or loved to watch, but for many it’s a game with which one grew up with and a strong love was formed. However, there’s always a limit, an extent to how much love and passion one has for the game - how hard you work to play the game for as long as you can, in hopes you make it to the pro league.…
Many people nowadays have no clue how to play or how America’s pastime works. Football is arguably America’s favorite sport, and the lack of people who understand this game is surprising. There are many variations of this great sport with simple and specialized rules. The basic rules of the great sport can be very simple as long as you pay attention.…