Two of the most reputable brand when it comes to baseball bats is DeMarini vs Easton. These two competing bats are always on the top choices of professional baseball players. The DeMarini bat is for power-hitters and contact-hitters that usually hits between the outfielders and they usually use their speed while doing it. The Easton on the other hand […]
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The Softball Positions and Functions One Needs to Know
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 […]
How to Slide in Softball
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 […]
One Piece and Two-Piece Slowpitch Softball Bat Comparison
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 […]
Benefits of Playing Slowpitch Softball
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 […]
Fastpitch vs. Slowpitch Softball: How to Tell the Difference
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, […]
Materials Used in Softball Bats
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 […]
Lighter vs Heavier Saftball Bat
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 […]
Difference Between Balanced Vs End-loaded Softball Bats
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 […]
What Does Drop Weight Mean?
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 […]