Synopses & Reviews
This straightforward text is value-priced book and covers the rules, equipment, and strategies for fast and slow-pitch softball. Developed to assist players of any age or level, Softball: Slow and Fast Pitch will help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to play the game well. Instructors, coaches, and managers will appreciate this helpful reference for teaching the game.
Synopsis
This straightforward text is value-priced book and covers the rules, equipment, and strategies for fast and slow-pitch softball. Developed to assist players of any age or level, Softball: Slow and Fast Pitch will help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to play the game well. Instructors, coaches, and managers will appreciate this helpful reference for teaching the game.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 131) and index.
Table of Contents
Preface1 What Softball is Like Types of Games Playing Field Fast Pitch Game Slow Pitch Game Equipment The Game Today2 Language and Lore of the Game History Common Softball Terms3 Offensive Skills Batting Baserunning4 Defensive Skills Fielding Throwing Advanced Defensive Skills5 Defensive Position PlayThe Pitcher The Catcher Infielders Outfielders6 Patterns of Play Offensive Patterns Defensive Patterns7 Rules and Unwritten Laws of the Game Rules of the Game Official Rules Unwritten Laws Miscellaneous LawsSelf Evaluation Conditioning Competitive Play8 Playing the Game9 Umpiring and Scorekeeping Umpiring Scorekeeping Qualifications of Umpires10 Coaching and Managing Planning Team Selection Conduct of Practice References Questions and Answers