Because a bunted foul after two strikes is an out, it is not recommended to bunt with two strikes. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t bunt with two strikes. Just remember that if it goes foul, you will strike out. Bunting in softball can be a smart decision, but not always. The rules of the…
Softball is a very physical, hands-on, and attention to detail type of sport, which could cause issues while wearing fake nails. However, it is possible to play with fake nails if they are on the shorter side and they are well moisturized to prevent breaking, which can lead to infection. More frequent fill-ins are also…
In the sport of softball, the summer months bring a problem to the field that can be addressed with a uniform adjustment. The sun is a burden for anyone attempting to catch a fly ball when the sun is shining directly in your path. So do players wear hats to assist them on the field?…
When playing softball in a league, it is important to make sure you are using a regulation bat. It is best to find out which bats are legal in your league before you purchase one. While most softball bats are similar, slight differences separate certain types of bat, such as fast pitch and slow pitch…
Hitting a homer takes serious skill, experience, and power. It is incredibly challenging to achieve this initiation rite because it takes strength, coordination, timing, and athleticism. To hit a softball over the fence in softball, you must have a fast pitch through your strike zone, the proper swing mechanics, and enough strength to crush the ball…
Without practice, you can’t expect to make good hits in slow pitch softball. If you have not played softball before, practice is the only way to start hitting pitches. Fortunately, there are tips and tricks that can improve your hitting skills during practice. The best way to practice hitting slow pitch softball is at the…
When you go up to bat, you don’t just want a hit. You want a power hit. A line drive to the outfield. But hitting a softball far requires a lot of skill and practice. If you don’t have the right swing mechanics, the right pitch, and enough strength, you won’t be able to hit…
Softball players use many different bat types in the game, but you may be wondering why you see softball players carrying two or more bats. The answer to that question is pretty simple. Softball players carry two bats to use when warming up. Using two bats to warm up, then switching to a single bat…
You may have noticed that some softball players wear masks while others don’t. Infielders wear protective masks to avoid serious harm to their faces. Softball fields are smaller than baseball fields, which means infielders stand much closer to the batter. If a hitter hits the ball directly to one of the infielders’ faces or heads,…
Lack of confidence and lack of practice are the most common reasons for striking out in softball. The best way to stop striking out so often is to keep practicing. The more you practice, the better and more confident you will be. No one likes to strike out, but it happens to every player. If…
