What is a softball infield?

Infield: The area around the four bases, the surface of which is generally grass and packed dirt. Outfield: The grassy area beyond the infield. Foul lines: Two lines (first and third base line) that distinguish fair territory from foul territory. A ball that hits the foul line is called fair.

What do you do at a softball tryout?

At a softball travel tryout, you can expect to see warm-ups/stretching, base running, fielding drills, live pitch hitting, and specialty drills for the pitchers and catchers.

What are the positions on a softball field?

Diagram: All Nine Softball Position Numbers

• Pitcher (P) is fielder #1.
• Catcher (C) is fielder #2.
• First Baseman (1B) is fielder #3.
• Second Baseman (2B) is fielder #4.
• Shortstop (SS) is fielder #6.
• Third Baseman (3B) is fielder #5.
• Left Fielder (LF) is fielder #7.
• Center Fielder (CF) is fielder #8.

How many ground balls should I take a day?

50 ground balls
Professional baseball players field a minimum of 50 ground balls per day – either before batting practice, during batting practice or both.

What are infielders in baseball or softball?

Infielders in baseball or softball are players who play any one of these four positions: first base, second base, third base, or shortstop. Each of these positions have their own unique set of responsibilities which favor particular skills. With some exceptions, of course, the positions seem to attract or mold the personalities of people who play them in distinctive ways.

How many defensive players in softball field?

During a regulation softball game, there are 10 defensive players on the field at one time. For recreational leagues, the rules can be altered to allow more, or sometimes fewer, players on the field at one time.

What is outfield in softball?

outfield (plural outfields) (baseball, softball) The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence. (cricket) The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg. (Scotland, agriculture) Arable land continually cropped without being manured.