- Mar 27, 2016
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Yep, it's another one of those 'I'm new to softball' things. Please bear with me, as I'm just a everyday noob lol. So as the title says, I'm new to softball (and also to this forum), so if I say or do anything wrong, please forgive me! (and hopefully I'm posting in the right category..)
So let's get started!
I'm a 5'1 (does height even matter?) girl who's 14. I have absolutely no skills in softball and I only understand the general gist of softball, but would still like to play. I haven't found a team or lessons yet, but I am determined to by the end of the school year(hopefully my athletic skills are good enough). I really want to play catcher, but I have like no analytical skills whatsoever and I'm not that good at thinking up with plans quickly (like what type pitch or whatever the pitcher should throw based on the situation on the field)(<<<< that's not only baseball right??). Can I still be a catcher if I don't have those skills? I REALLY want to play that position, but I guess it's whatever the coach says xD.
Also, does personality matter? I know that to be a catcher you have to know your pitcher well, but I'm not really social..I'm very shy and awkward when I first meet someone. I'm also not really confident, so have any tips to boost confidence and pressure? I play an instrument and have done some solos (shaking the whole time), so I guess that helps, but I'm still not very outgoing.
And about the gear-- what do I need? And what brand should I buy? I haven't bought any yet because I'm not sure...I'm looking for some gear for beginners that's not that expensive )
I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time if you read this, but this is the last question, I promise (of course I have like thousands more, but I'll go do some more watching and research >). Any tips in general or videos I should watch? I've watched some games and stuff, but I'm relying on the announcer to know what's going on lol..For an example, have any tips about squatting as a catcher and how to prevent knee injuries catchers often receive after playing the position so land? Or like any workouts I can do to help boost reaction time and peripheral vision? Thanks so much!! (omg this is so long. Im sorryyy)
So let's get started!
I'm a 5'1 (does height even matter?) girl who's 14. I have absolutely no skills in softball and I only understand the general gist of softball, but would still like to play. I haven't found a team or lessons yet, but I am determined to by the end of the school year(hopefully my athletic skills are good enough). I really want to play catcher, but I have like no analytical skills whatsoever and I'm not that good at thinking up with plans quickly (like what type pitch or whatever the pitcher should throw based on the situation on the field)(<<<< that's not only baseball right??). Can I still be a catcher if I don't have those skills? I REALLY want to play that position, but I guess it's whatever the coach says xD.
Also, does personality matter? I know that to be a catcher you have to know your pitcher well, but I'm not really social..I'm very shy and awkward when I first meet someone. I'm also not really confident, so have any tips to boost confidence and pressure? I play an instrument and have done some solos (shaking the whole time), so I guess that helps, but I'm still not very outgoing.
And about the gear-- what do I need? And what brand should I buy? I haven't bought any yet because I'm not sure...I'm looking for some gear for beginners that's not that expensive )
I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time if you read this, but this is the last question, I promise (of course I have like thousands more, but I'll go do some more watching and research >). Any tips in general or videos I should watch? I've watched some games and stuff, but I'm relying on the announcer to know what's going on lol..For an example, have any tips about squatting as a catcher and how to prevent knee injuries catchers often receive after playing the position so land? Or like any workouts I can do to help boost reaction time and peripheral vision? Thanks so much!! (omg this is so long. Im sorryyy)