Softball: For Boys and Girls : Start Right and Play WellDescribes the history and current teams, leagues, and championships of softball and provides instruction on how to play the game. |
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17 inches ball is hit base hit base runner baseball basic batter bunt catch catcher change-up double play Eddie Feigner fast pitch game fast pitch pitcher fast pitch softball feet from home field fingers fly ball forward front foot glove ground ball hard hard-hit balls helps hit the ball hitters off balance hitting technique home plate home run infielders Joan Joyce knuckleball league leaves the pitcher's left foot line drives motion muscles outfielder overhand pitch delivery pitcher begins pitcher can throw pitcher's hand pitching rubber pivot pop-up quick ready position rear foot right foot second base second baseman shifting his weight short fielder shortstop slide slow pitch game snap softball pitcher softball players spin sport stance stealing straight stretch strike zone strong throwing arm suicide squeeze swing takes practice third base third baseman throw the ball tournaments type of pitch wear windmill wrist