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Teach Your Child How to Play SoftballSoftball is a direct descendant of baseball, although normally played by girls and women. Baseball is sometimes referred to as hardball to distinguish the difference in the sport. The rules of softball and hardball remain primarily the same. In addition, the ball that is played in softball is much larger than the ball played in hardball, yet the name softball does not exactly mean the ball is soft. While Softball may be different, it is also a great sport to be a part of and the game has raised the spirits of players and by-standers alike. Softball was originally invented in 1887, as a winter version of the sport of baseball. During that time, it was called indoor softball and was intended for baseball players to keep in shape and in practice during the off-season. It wasn’t until the 1920’s the name changed to softball and became an organized sport resembling hardball. Preschool While training them to use a T-ball set, you can use the ole Eplaying catch method to help them get some experience with catching the ball. As opposed to teaching children the techniques of this sport at this age, start with fun methods that you and your child can both enjoy. You can show them simple wrist movements for throwing the ball as well as ways to catch the ball with the mitt, but keep it very simple with positive reinforcements for effort. Main points to address:
Grades K-3rd There is more than just one type of pitch in Softball, now is the perfect opportunity to go over with your child each one of those pitches and how they help to get the batter out. (See below for *Softball pitches in the resources section of this article) Between the fastball, the curve ball, the screwball, etc. you’ll have all the information you need to teach your child these pitching tricks with the resources provided. Main points to address:
Grades 4th-6th Be an active role in your child’s Softball games, if they play for a structured team. If they do not, be an active role teaching them the fundaments yourself. This will not only create a bond between the both of you, but will also give you both a better understanding of the game and resources for which to learn more together. Main points to address:
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