Softball is a team game which includes a number of players that will take turn to bat and make runs to obtain a score. Specifically, this sport requires at least nine (9) players who will function as a pitcher, a catcher, three players as basemen, a shortstop and three outfielders. These players will need to […]

Whenever we watch softball games, we see a lot of players beautifully sliding. Why and how do they slide? Knowing the right ways on how to slide in softball is one of the essentials in playing this sport. Learning the techniques in sliding will increase your speed and help you reach the bases faster. It will also […]

Do you have a hard time deciding whether to choose a one piece or two-piece slowpitch softball bat? You are not alone. Most people have a difficult time distinguishing the characteristics among the two let alone making up their minds which one will be best for them! That’s why we are here for! This is a comparison between […]

If you like people, sports and joyful moments, this sport is for you. If you want to burn some fat or get more active, this is still the right sport for you. After all, hitters swing for the fences and runners speed around the field and so your body will do plenty of exercise. Take […]

Everyone loves softball. There are actually many regular slowpitch and fastpitch softball players, but there are also people who cannot tell the difference among the two games. Although they are both softball games and a variation of baseball, they are still several differences in the way the game is played. Both games share a few similar rules, […]

Softballs are comprised of two parts, including a core and a covering. The material used for covering is composed of synthetic, composite or natural leather, which is commonly dyed yellow to help with visibility. The leather is stitched around the ball with red thread made of either linen or cotton. While the covering of a […]

In the question about which is better: a heavy bat or a light one, SDSTAFF Ken appeals to F=ma. I strenuously object: 1) F= ma is not applicable here 2) Ken applied it incorrectly 3) acceleration magically becomes synonomous with velocity (ack! choke! gasp) Yes, application of a bat to a ball will cause a […]

The right length-to-weight ratio is extremely important when choosing a baseball bat or softball bat. When it comes to the length-to-weight ratio, you might hear the words Balanced and End Loaded. So, what do those terms mean? When choosing the softball bats, you will face trouble selecting between end loaded and balanced bats. Therefore, we are representing a brief […]

When talking about baseball bats or softball bats what does drop Weight mean?  The “drop” is the number with the minus in front of it or the negative number listed on a bat.  It is the length to weight ratio. By subtracting the drop from the length in inches of the bat, the weight in ounces […]