Softball Defense - It's All About the Ball


Defense in the game of softball is all about the ball. The basic job of a softball defense is to get outs at every opportunity and there aren't all that many situations in which you can get an out without the ball (and even then, most are technicalities that you don't want to have to rely on to get you outs).
That said, here are 5 Key Ball Concepts for Softball Defense:
? ATTACK the ball - play it, don't let it play you
? CONTROL the ball - you can't get the out without the ball
? WANT the ball - you gotta want it, if you're standing on the field hoping the ball doesn't come to you, chances are it will and you won't be ready
? EXPECT the ball - wanting the ball is a great start, but if you only want it and don't actually expect it to come to you, you may still not be ready to make a play
? ALWAYS be READY for the ball - this gives you the best chance to get the out in the opportunities you are given
It's all about the ball. That's why they say, "Ball first." That's why the 3 B's start with BALL - Ball, Base, Back-Up.
Softball Defense…it's all about the ball.