In the next few rows I will explain you all the positions in the softball and their roles on the field. Each of them has its importance and it is very hard to be said which player has to take the full responsibility for winning a game. There are 7 main positions in softball.
It all starts with the pitcher. He is the person who throws the ball. He is located in the middle of the diamond. The pitcher must step in with both feet on the rubber at the moment of his throw. Of course, he must be very good at throwing. The catcher is the man who catches the ball and is usually in a squatted position, that’s why he must have muscles on his feet – he may stay squatted for a very long time (while the team is defending). The first baseman’s position is on the right side of the diamond when facing the field. His role is to receive the ball from other defensive players and to pass it to the next player as quickly as he can.
There is also a second baseman player, who is between the first baseman and second base, but he usually stays closer to the second base. If the ball goes to the left side of the pitch, the second baseman is trying to cover second base. The shortstop helps to cover second base and third base. He also throws the ball to the catcher to throw out the runners at home plate.
The third baseman player is standing on the left side of the diamond when you are looking at the field. This player must have very good reflexes and to be very fast. The third baseman is responsible for covering third base at all the time unless the ball is thrown to him. The last position is called outfielder. These players are located behind the infield (in the grass area of the pitch). Their role is to bring the ball back as quick as possible. During the match, the outfielders’ number is around 4.
Now, after you know the rules of softball and after learning the main position on the field, you can easily start playing it. This sport could be a very good drill for you, and it will surely bring you much joy. But if you want to be a good player, you will have to be fast and to be extremely concentrated. Otherwise, you are going to lose the match.
If you haven’t heard much of one of the most entertaining sports – softball, I am here to tell you more about it. To begin, softball is a very similar game to baseball. Of course, there are differences. The ball is bigger and the field is smaller. You will be surprised to find out that this sport was invented in 1887 in Chicago. The sport has had many names through the years, but in 1926 is officially called softball. An interesting fact is that softball has been also called ‘ladies’ baseball’, because of the big number of women, who played it.