What is the density of a softball?
The density of a baseball is the mass of the ball divided by its volume. The average density will be around 1000 kg/m^3. (Meters cubed)
How should you grip the bat according to how fast the pitcher is?
It all depends on how far you are back in the batters box. If the pitcher is maybe 45 miles per hour then yes grip it tight it makes you swing more level. If the pitcher is 10 miles per hour it does not really matter how you grip it.
How far can a batter hit a softball with a stock ASA bat rated at 98 MPH?
How fast can a batter swing the bat? The faster the swing speed the further the ball will travel.
What body systems does softball benefit?
Muscular, Respiratory, nervous. Softball makes you healthier in general
Who is the fastest American girl softball pitcher and how fast did she throw?
jennie finch or monica abbott...thowing mid 60's-75 mph
What size softball glove for a4 year old?
I would go with a 9 inch or 10 inch glove. Wilson makes a good one:
Wilson 9in Tee-Ball Glove
http://www.hitrunscore.com/wta0200-dw9-mlb-wilson-youth-baseball-glove.html
I got this glove as a present for my friends 4 year old son. It's the perfect size for little hands, but still high quality. Not like the plastic/vinyl gloves you get from the Walmart toy section.
softball is like baseball. it uses a bigger ball, metal bat, and the infield is made out of dirt not grass. there r other small differences too
What Are Some Softball Drills For 10 Year olds?
Well, it depends what she needs. you could stand with your right foot forward and just flick with her wrist to the catcher. For hips, turn sideways, bring your arm up to a 90 degree angle, and swing your arm and hips forward. For both, stand on the rubber like you were to pitch, and just don't do the arm circle.
Hope this is what you were asking for! :)
What are the two types of softball?
The two types of softball are:
Slowpitch- which is where the picture kind of lunges and tosses the ball underhand
Fastpitch- unlike slowpitch, the pitcher actually jumps/leaps forwards, and does a complete circle motion with their arm. These pitchers are quite a bit faster than slow pitch- the average speed is probably around 55-60 mph for high school level players.
The answer is tied up with conservation of momentum; momentum is the product of velocity and mass, so assuming the ball is lighter than the skateboard and rider, the skateboard will go backwards slower than the ball.
What leg does a slider go on in softball?
the leg you tuck under when you slide i slide and put my left leg under and right over top so i put it on my left but i wear them on my left and right for fielding
What is advice on trying out for a middle school softball team?
get a smoothie or a fruit juice before the tryouts and think about the things you can do to blow them away.
Be positive and enjoy it as much as you can. If you don't make the team then don't give up try again the next year. If you do make it don't brag just be happy you did make the team. Remember never have anything that will make you sick if you know that it will be hot or that you will be running alot.
Exactly how far is it from home plate to the pitcher's mound?
according to MLB rules it is 60 feet 6 inches, youth leagues have different rules
DH= designated hitter Flex Player= A player who only fields and does not bat On Deck= 2nd (next) to bat In the hole= 3rd up to bat (after the person on deck) HBP= Hit by pitch BB= Base on balls Pinch Runner= A Sub who will run for someone (most likely the pitcher or catcher) once they have reached a base. SB -Stolen Base SO (K) - Strike Out WP - Wild pitch RBI - Runs Batte In HR - Homerun SS - Short Stop
What are some softball drills to develop good pitching mechanics?
There are several drills that will help with your mechanics. Drills that will isolate certain body parts like lower body movement or upper body movement. There are drills that will help on control and drills that will help on speed.
Make sure to vary your drills within the week and add strengthening exercises to help increase with your strength. Make sure to vary intensity as well, some days would be heavy others medium and some light and have a day of rest for recovery. make sure to warm-up and cool-down every training time
What does each position in softball mean?
pitcher- pitches thre ball and covers home when the catcher leaves catcher- catches pitches, leader of the field, tells pitcher what pitch to throw first base- catches most balls thrown to first base, usually charges on a bunt second base-usually has coverage of first base on a bunt third base- usually charges on a bunt shortstop- second leader of the field, covers where coverage is needed, can call off anyone in the infield left field- plays on the grass with the other outfielders centerfield- plays directly behind second base usually, can call off ant\yone on the field right field- plays on the grass with the other outfielders