Softball
Learn more about the sport here!
Position's on the field
Infield
!st Base2nd Base
3rd Base
Shortstop
Short center (Only in some leagues.)
Pitcher
Catcher
Outfield
Center Field
Right Field
Left Field
Saftey
There are a lot of things to wear and do for safety in the game of softball.
- Batting Helmet - When batting and running
- Safety Mask - In the field
- Sliding - When running
- !st Base - White and Orange
Sliding to avoid contact
Avoiding contact is the main reason for sliding but another big reason is, the runner is coming to the base at full speed and they have to slow down but still want to be safe, sliding slows them down way faster than just shuffling their feet to slow down.
Face Mask
Softball players wear these mostly in the infield protect their face. This protects their face if the ball were to bounce up and hit them in the face.
1st Base
The reason for 2 bases is that the 1st baseman can have a foot on the base but the runner gets her own base so once again there is contact when running trough the base.