Informative Essay On Softball

Have you ever heard of softball? Have you ever thought of playing softball? It is a very fun and exciting sport- but it takes a lot of preparation before you can start. Today I will be telling you about the rules of softball, the positions, and the supplies you need. The first thing you need to know is the rules of softball. I will go over the basic rules so as to not overwhelm you, since there are a lot of regulations. First off, the pitcher’s mound must be a minimum of 25 feet or a maximum of 30 feet away from home plate. The ball also must be 10, 11, 12, 14, or 16 inches depending on what type of softball you are playing. Also, when playing a defensive position you must be wearing a face mask/guard. According to sports rx, “In softball, however, the pitcher is only about 40 feet away by the time she finishes her wind-up. This is an extremely close distance to be facing a batter swinging at a ball that could be returning at up to 70 mph when you’re at the collegiate level.” (“SOFTBALL FACE MASKS: WHAT ARE THEY AND ARE THEY NECESSARY?” sports rx 2020). When you are playing an offensive position you must be wearing a helmet. Lineup and roster cards must be submitted by a coach before the game starts. These are a few of the many rules in softball, I feel they are the most crucial to know.

There is pitcher, catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, shortstop, right field, left field, and center field. According to Dan Blewett, “Which is the hardest position? It’s either the shortstop, center fielder, catcher or pitcher – all are critical positions that require lots of skill, athleticism and mental toughness.” (“The 9 Softball Positions & The Skills Needed For Each” Blewett) Since most people start off playing second base, it is considered one of the easier positions. You typically do not need a very strong throwing arm to play this position- you just need to be