User talk:Jennelle09

I have played softball for quite a years. I know the simple rules. Most people think it's too complex because there's so much going on in the batters box and on the field at the same time. That is why I love softball. There are nine different positions. You must know where your players and the other team is at all times. The situation changes with every pitch. If the bases are empty you will automatically throw to first base. If there is a runner on first and second then you should throw to third to try to get the lead runner out. If you know its not going to happen you need to make the safe call and throw to the closer base. You need to examine the other players. Find their weakness and strengths and use that against them. If their right field cant run fast or catch pop flies then sit back and wait an extra second to hit the ball. Dragging it to right field would help you advance. If you know they're not going to get to the ball in time to catch it and throw you out, you're more likely to get farther around the bases. Or if short stop can't field ground balls you know you need to hit one hard and directly to her so she will miss it. In the batters box you need to gauge where the pitch is going but always be ready for a change up. Nothing is worse than when you're expecting a fast ball and they switch it up on you. Those are the worse strike outs. My coach taught us how to swing fast but drag our foot. That way we we're on time if it was a fast ball but we could slow down for a change up. In order to be successful at softball you need to be a team player, build each other up, listen to your coaches, be willing to work hard, and be able to keep your mind in the game.