Playing Under the Lights

[JAD]

Does anyone have any advice for playing at night under artifical lights. Its not so much the glare of the lights, but the darkness. I find it very difficult to get a bead on the ball, both hitting and catching.

In the daylight I am an excellent fielder and flyball catcher, but at night it changes drastically.

I tried using colored lenses, eye-black.. Is it just a fact of night time playing?

Liam

How old are you? My night vision went downhill quickly after 40! Getting old ain't easy! LOL

 

[mySoftballTournament]

How old are you? My night vision went downhill quickly after 40! Getting old ain't easy! LOL

Very intuitive. I am indeed over 40

I refuse to accept getting older. I could very easily play with other "master's" age group, but the average age of my team-mates and opponents is 25-30.

Liam

 

[Alsmygal]

Way back when I played ball, I always played with a visor on. It did block the glare from the sun and from the lights. I can't imagine playing without one. Try standing out on a ball field under bright sunlight without any type of hat on. Then, put on a ball cap or visor to shield the sun. Which way do you see better? It works exactly the same under the lights. (Always worked for me, anyway)

 

[Lozza]

Wait softball players don't wear caps in America? WOW! Would struggle without mine. Even at night, playing first or pitching, it's automatically on. I do occasionly wear a headband, but prefer my hat.

 

[Greenmonsters]

Wait softball players don't wear caps in America? WOW! Would struggle without mine. Even at night, playing first or pitching, it's automatically on. I do occasionly wear a headband, but prefer my hat.

I always knew you were a real ballplayer