#SHORTSTOP IN SOFTBALL SERIES#
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The pitcher throws (or pitches) the softball from the center of the diamond (pitcher's mound) to the catcher. Due to their many responsibilities and difficulty of the position, the shortstop is often the most versatile and agile player on the softball field. She covers second base (along with the second baseman) and is often involved in force plays and “double plays” with the second baseman. The shortstop catches and fields balls hit to the infield between second and third base. Due to their position on the field, second basemen are often right-handed. Depending on where a ball is hit, the second baseman can even throw balls to the pitcher in order to get the out.
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The second baseman receives throws from fielders attempting to make outs at 2nd base and fields “grounders” and “pop ups” hit to this side of the infield. Plays in the gap between the first baseman and the bag at second, which is positioned directly opposite of home plate. Outfielders are also often the strongest throwers on a softball team due to their distance from the rest of the position players. LF (left field) outfielder stands closest to third base RF (right field) outfielder stands closest to first base CF (center field) outfielder is positioned in between the other two outfielders. The outfielders are positioned and named according to their position outside the area designated by the four bases. Positioned beyond the infield, three outfielders are tasked with catching and fielding fly balls, line drives, and ground balls hit into the outfield. Just don’t forget the importance of wearing the proper softball equipment (like RIP-IT Softball Helmets and Softball Face Masks) without sacrificing your signature style. Below are some of the most important attributes to the 9 players on the field for a softball team (including their positions on the field), and how they contribute to the team’s success. Softball positions may seem like a complicated matter to someone just learning the sport, but it’s actually quite simple once you learn them.