Catcher

Baseball, our national pastime, is one of the most popular sports in the United States and around the world. Because of its popularity, many children and adults participate through organized games and even in common, backyard games as a family activity. Every year, according to The American Academy of Pediatrics,” An estimated 8.6 million children ages 6 to 17 participate annually in an organized and recreational baseball” (“Baseball and Softball”). With the astonishing amount of people that…

Baseball vs Softball Baseball and softball are very similar, or so you thought? Everyone knows both sports bat, play on a field, and try to get three outs to end the inning. But, there are a lot of differences with these sports also. For instance, the rules of the game are different and somewhat the same. When base running, baseball players can lead off. However, softball players can also lead off, but only when the ball is out of the pitcher's hand. Speaking of base running, the length…

from the pressure. As I reflect on my softball days, it seems that the relationship between pitcher and catcher was the single most important factor for a successful team. The pitcher pours her heart out on the mound, but every effort, ball, strike or in the dirt is carefully received by the catcher. When things are going well the catcher catches with a smile, and when they are tough the catcher is there with an encouraging word. Much like the two players I admired most, my teaching philosophy…

Another cool rule they made deals with pitching and catching.Like if the catcher misses or catches the ball you and run as long as it’s not a pop up.That’s called a steal.The pitcher has even more pressure on her because the bal has to be pitched just right across the plate.It can’t be too,high, or too low.Sometimes it can be a little high or a little low but most of the time it has to be right in the middle.The catcher has a lot of pressure on her too.She has that speedy ball coming her…

Softball In this informational draft I'll be telling you about softball.First of all lets talk about what you need for softball.Softball needs: gloves bat,ball,cleats,knee pads,sport bag,catcher,pitcher,outfield, and you also need a great coach.You need gloves to help you catch the ball better and the ball won't hurt your hands .You also need a bat so that you can play with because without a bat you won't be able to play or hit the ball.The bat must be the right size for you.You…

shirt, high top socks, and a bat bag to hold all of your gear. Although different positions call for different items. Like a catcher would…

in the batter's box, and your knees have to be bent (show them). The next step is to bunt the ball. First you want to bunt the ball toward 1st or 3rd. If you bunt the ball to the pitcher or catcher they have a better chance of getting you out. If you bunt the ball toward 1st or 3rd it takes the pitcher, catcher, first baseman, and second baseman longer to get the ball. It depends on who is crashing…

cleat slides across the torn and tattered mound, familiar vibrations run up my leg. My foot finds its place, and once again I explode off the mound, whipping my arm around my body as fast as possible. The ball flies out of my palm and toward the catcher, a sharp popping sound ringing through the air as the ball finds its way into her glove. The ball is quickly thrown back to me as the first strike is called and I pace around the white lines of the pitching circle, my cleats crunching in the dirt…

in their equipment, field, players, and umpires. They key concept in both baseball and cricket is to hit a ball and score more points than the other team. However, they both have different names for their players. In baseball they have a pitcher, catcher, and batter. In cricket they…

stadium lights or the sun. The usual size of an outfielder glove ranges from 9-15 inches. Outfielder gloves are larger than those of infielder gloves which allow them to reach wider range and cover larger space. Softball Gloves for Pitchers and Catchers Pitcher’s gloves don’t actually need to be special nor have as much padding compared to other gloves. Usually, this will reflect the players’…