Presenting tips and advice from some of the top names in Fastpitch Softball. Be sure and check back soon as we will continue with additional advice from the experts and how you can learn to improve your game!
Pre-Pitch Movement
All great fielders learn to establish a "pre-pitch" routine. The "pre-pitch" routine is a routine that begins the fielding process for the fielder. The "pre-pitch" routine occurs just prior to the fielder moving into the ready position and prior to the pitch reaching home plate. The "pre-pitch" movement can be as simple as a small shuffling of the feet or as slight as a small forward hop. Whatever method used by the fielder is not as important as the fielder maintaining balance so that the fielder is ready to move in any and in all directions at the precise moment the ball is batted.
The fielder must establish forward movement.
The fielder should not sit back on her heels.
It is much easier for a fielder to approach a batted ball aggressively when the fielder is already in motion prior to the ball being batted.
Get Ready
A fielder's ability to make plays greatly depends on her understanding of being prepared prior to the ball being batted. More..
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