The Importance Of Ability To Play Softball

Though the practices performed within softball literacy do not immediately seem as if they should be considered a literacy practice, according to two of the six propositions about the nature of literacy, it is. Not only does it involve the physical performance from a play, but also includes formal writings, new rules and regulations, and offer different rules in different countries. For me, softball was something that has made me who I am today. Whether it be the welcoming community or the constant push to make myself better at the game.. Softball literacy is also filled with artifacts that make us a community within our team and a community with other softball players.

Softball strived me to keep my grades up and not slack off and strived me to also get fit and make sure I was in proper shape for this sport. I feel like softball is one of my biggest accomplishments because I had a passion for the sport, even though I only played for a short period of time, it just means a lot to me and I know it inspires many of the girls every year to get in that dirt and just play your heart

Softball is a growing sport for girls within the United States. Whether you are an 8-year-old girl, to a senior in college softball, it’s a sport that many are attached too. A new form of hitting came into play during the 2005 Women’s College Series. Slap hitting is a new form of hitting that changed the way the game of fast-pitch softball is being played. Slapping changed the way coaches and players think about how they are going to field a slap hitter. This form of hitting is becoming a major role within fast-pitch softball. When I got the opportunity to learn how to slap hit I was excited to gain this ability. With practice, patience and determination, I began to learn the hitting style that I use today.

By participating in softball, I can have a great time with my team, make new friends, and practice my leadership while helping my teammates become better players. I have always tried my hardest to become the best person that i can be, so i have never been disciplined in a class or as a member of an extracurricular activity or sport. Also, i have never served a detention, been involved in a legal action regarding policy 14 or any other police matter, and i have never committed an act of academic dishonesty. I have always academically challenged myself by taking extra time to study for tests, by taking harder math classes, and by taking an Advanced Placement course this year. When no one is looking, I am the same caring person who is always trying my best to accomplish what ever task is at hand. I have been raised to be the same, caring, mature, and loving person every second of my life no matter what the circumstances

Softball is a sport that is known throughout the United States and the world. Softball originated on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago in 1887. The game was actually said to have begun as an indoor game. Softball was started by a group of men who had gathered at a club to watch the Harvard vs. Yale football game. When the news came that Yale had defeated Harvard, 17-8, one Yale supporter, overcome with enthusiasm, picked up an old boxing glove and threw it at a nearby Harvard alumni, who promptly tried to hit it back with a stick. This gave George Hancock, a reporter for the Chicago Board of Trade, an idea. He suggested a game of indoor baseball. Naturally, Hancock's friends thought he was talking about playing a game outdoors, not indoors.

Well, the time has come for me to finally put in my two cents and everyone has to listen. So, here we go… I vividly remember being a sophomore and Brooke Bushman telling me “Just wait. The time for you to give your senior speech will be here before you know it. You'll probably write a novel and make it rhyme or something like that”. Well, sorry to disappoint but I really have nothing proud like that to share. For me, softball was always just a game. It was just another enjoyable outlet

First, I have learned about hard work and determination. Through playing the game, I have realized that obstacles and doubters will always be there. However, with hard work, all the limits are overcome, and results are eventually achived. Secondly, softball has contributed to my leadeership skills. Here, since the game involves

Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to play college softball. I love the game and have played it ever since the age of five. Softball however, is not the only sport I played and loved growing up. I played basketball ever since I was able. “tough, can take anyone on.”

At this point in my high school career, I have a grade point average of 3.6 out 4.0. Not only my grade point average, but my extra curricular activities as well. I have been a member of the National Honor Society since my sophomore year and have participated in various community service events for my school. I was also a varsity starter for the Lady Wolverine’s soccer team. I persevered the first two years of soccer while being on JV, however, my coach noticed my hard work, improvement, and commitment which resulted in a spot on varsity for me.

My freshman year I played varsity for basketball and baseball and I had really good grades to. I was really popular right when I got to Hempstead. My sophomore year I was already getting calls from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Iowa State to go there for college it was crazy and I had good grades to so that was part of reason they wanted me. My junior year I was getting calls for North Carolina and they were giving me a full ride. My junior year I hit 125 RBI and 135 3s. My last year in high school I choose where I was going to go and I picked North Carolina. My last year I had the most 3s in any high school in the USA I had 187 3s. For baseball I was doing really well

Ironically enough, softball was the only sport I did not receive any participation awards throughout elementary and middle school. This is no coincidence. Those participation awards I received in the other sports

PAR1 was playing in a local softball tournament. He stepped up to bat and hit a single. As the next batter came up PAR1 took a generous lead off first base. The batter then hit the ball into the outfield and PAR1 took off like a rocket. PAR1 was nearing second base when the ball was overthrow allowing PAR1 to proceed to third. Just as PAR1 was halfway between third and second base the catcher picked up the ball and throw it to the third baseman. Instantly PAR1 made a b-line for the second base, and found himself in a pickle situation. While the third baseman threw to the second baseman PAR1 revered his direction and went back for his attempt at third. At the same time the second baseman threw to third baseman, just a little high making the

Hard work never goes un-noticed, and although I did improve, I had acquired the label of ‘outfielder’. The position that wasn’t home to me, but I was forced to recognize as my spot on the field. My first year of Varsity softball arrived and I made it clear infield is where I wanted to be, but my coach’s confidence in me continued to lack to match the level of mine, along with the fact the returning third basemen was a veteran. And the outfield is where I was sent, yet again.

After walking onto the field at seven years old, I found my passion, my strength, and my world. Softball has been in my life for the past ten years, and I intend to play in college if I’m given the opportunity, nevertheless, I am going to fight to play. Playing softball has changed my life; I do not know where I would be without it. It has given me the best experiences in life, and I have made long term friends while playing. I hit my first homerun at 12 years old, and have been a power hitter ever since.

When I was applying to college I talked to the coach of the University of Central Oklahoma cheerleading squad in hopes that I could tryout for the team. I thought that another commitment in addition to my school work would help to keep me focused for the second semester. One thing that I didn’t expect is the time and energy you need to put aside to play a sport in college. In high school, playing a sport was a much easier task. College sports are very competitive and the athletes playing for the college are the most talented in the school division. I am not saying that I am not capable of cheerleading at a college level; more that it would be a strenuous commitment for a