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Softball Fielding Tips – How to become a Better Fielder

Most spectators of softball games don’t realize the importance of the role of fielders in the game. Well, not at least they are thrown into the same situation and see what it really takes to become a good softball fielder.

For one, fielders should always be alert for flyballs because practically no one else can help them catch the ball but themselves.

And it doesn’t stop there. They still have to throw the ball to the nearest baseman to get a player tagged or to secure a base.

But if you’re a fielder yourself, I’m completely sure that you already understand the importance of your position. But there’s still room for improvement. That’s why here are some softball fielding tips for you and for everyone who wants to gain a greater appreciation for what’s needed to play this all important position.

Let’s begin:

1. You must refine your throwing mechanics and accuracy. If there’s one important skill that any fielder should have, that would be the ability to throw the ball correctly and into the right direction.

That’s why it’s important for you to always practice the correct throwing mechanics and work on your throwing accuracy.

The part about accuracy is obvious enough, but what about the proper throwing mechanics? The proper throwing mechanics help you throw the ball harder and farther with less effort. Also, you would minimize the wear and tear on the muscles involved at throwing and keep yourself from getting injured.

2. Be familiar with the position you’re playing. To be an effective fielder, you must know your job inside and out. You should know where to position yourself when the ball’s coming your way. But that’s not all. You should also know how to position yourself in particular game situations. Your hands must be in the correct position to catch the ball better, for example.

3. Pick the right glove and take care of it. For most players, knowing how to execute a drill is enough for them. But what they don’t know is the role that their equipment also plays in helping them play the game better.

For fielders, there’s no other equipment more important than their glove. If you’re a fielder, you should choose a glove that fits you just fine. A good-fitting glove is one that doesn’t slip when you use it, is small enough to help you catch the ball better, and is light enough to prevent limiting your performance, to name a few.

You also must take good care of your glove by making sure it maintains its original shape. You can do that by placing a ball in it and wrapping a shoelace around it when you’re not using it.

So to sum things up, you must refine your throwing mechanics and accuracy, familiarize yourself with your position, and pick the right glove and take care of it. These things will help you to become a better fielder.

But there are other useful softball fielding tips out there. To read all of them and other softball tips, check out my website at www.softballperformance.com.

I’ll see you there!

About the Author

Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, is a Softball Peak Performance Coach that helps softball players and teams hit with more power, run faster, throw harder, become mentally tougher and be more dominant on the softball field.

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Does anyone know how to do this or websites that tell you what to get and/or teach you how to make it yourself

Also, any good flyball websites please?

google gives so many when you search so thought i'd ask for the best ones from you guys who probably know

THANK YOU

These two sites are pretty good for finding plans to build equipment:
http://www.dogagilityhome.com/servlet/sql.linkListInq?cat=Plans
http://www.caninecrib.com/dog/training/agility-course.asp

Also, check with agility clubs and trainers in your area. I know in my area, some of the agility clubs/trainers have equipment building workshops where you learn how to make certain pieces of equipment (the price of the class includes all the materials as well). At the end of the workshop, you have a piece of agility equipment to take home.

Here is a link that will help you find a trainer or agility club:
http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=clubs.search

If you are comfortable with carpentry, or have a friend or relative that is, you can have them make some of the equipment as well. Most good carpenters don't even need "plans" to make the simple structures of agility equipment (A-frame, dog walk).

Depending on how big your dog is, you can improvise on things as well. For example, I bought a kid's play tunnel for a fraction of the price an "agility" tunnel would cost ( http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5481440 ). Keep your eyes peeled and be creative!

Here are some sites to buy equipment if there's pieces you don't want to make (note: equipment can be expensive):
http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=335
http://www.affordableagility.com/
http://www.agilityforless.com/

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