Softball: Steps to Success - 3rd Edition: Steps to Success

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Author: Diane Potter

ISBN-10: 0736059539

ISBN-13: 9780736059534

Category: Softball - General & Miscellaneous

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Improve your play at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field by mastering the essentials of the game. Softball: Steps to Success offers a comprehensive, progressive approach that combines in-depth instruction, crisp illustrations, and 127 drills. Any player can become fundamentally sound and be ready to take the field.You'll find detailed instruction on every individual skill necessary for success in the game: catching, throwing, fielding, pitching, hitting, and baserunning. This updated edition also includes these features:-Responsibilities of each position on the field and every batter in the lineup-Offensive and defensive tactics for specific game situations-Emphasis on the short game, covering five types of bunts and the running slap hit-An expanded section on pitching that includes seven types of pitches for modified-pitch, slow-pitch, and fastpitch games-Skill-development drills with assessment scoring systems to gauge progress along the wayHits, runs, putouts, and double plays are at your fingertips. With Softball: Steps to Success, part of the popular Steps to Success Series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies, your performance on the diamond will shine.

PrefaceThe Steps to Success StaircaseThe Game of Softball1Step 1Catching and Throwing9Step 2Fielding24Step 3Pitching33Step 4Hitting49Step 5Baserunning69Step 6Position Play85Step 7Offensive Situational Play98Step 8Defensive Situational Play111Step 9Modified Games151Step 10Coed Slow-Pitch Game168Rating Your Progress170Glossary172About the Authors175