what are the skills used in softball Flashcards
Define “Throwing” in softball.
The act of passing the ball to a teammate. There are two types: underhand and overhead.
What is underhand throwing?
Passing the softball beneath shoulder level.
What is overhead throwing?
Transferring the ball by swinging your arm backward above the shoulder line.
Define “Fielding” in softball.
A defensive way of capturing the ball traveling the field after successful batting (ground or fly ball).
Define “Batting” in softball.
The hitting act in baseball using backward arm swing that targets the arriving ball.
Define “Catching” in softball.
The act of capturing the ball from a player’s pitch or pass. Good coordination is essential.
Define “Base Running” in softball.
The act of covering a distance from one base position going to another base and securing the position upon a thrown ball and/or a hit ball.
