Softball

Since I could remember baseball along with softball were the sports my family really enjoyed. After I learned how to walk, my dad made sure grasping a glove as well as catching a ball would become second nature. Growing up with two older brothers that were just naturally skilled and great at baseball motivated me to be just as good as them. Numerous assume that since you begin a sport when you turn five you automatically are going to be excellent when you get older. With eight years of competence my hard work to get to the point I was at changed with a simple line drive to and base. To attain a spot in the softball team in middle school was a big accomplishment, we were not the best team but we were not the worst, decent many would say.

One day during practice, the coach divided us into two separate teams. While one team was batting the other would be catching the balls. It was our turn to catch the balls after we had batted and I went where I normally did, and base. The best player on the team was up to bat. The first pitch is thrown and it was hit to the outfield, I turned around to get the ball from the girl who caught it, and as I did this the second pitch was thrown. All I remember was a big smack and a lot of pain on the right side of my face. I blacked out and the next thing I knew I was at the hospital for having a broken nose surgery and a lot of medicine was the aftereffect of this.

There goes my last year in middle school playing softball. During freshman year in high school, softball tryouts were before 2nd semester; I tried for the team and made it. There was a huge difference though, the way I viewed the sport was not confident but more afraid. The only reason I continued that season was that in my mind if I did not I failed to do what my dad has always wanted me to do which was play softball I was not looking forward to the rest of my high school years knowing I would be playing a sport that I did not feel comfortable with. It was finally one day that I could not take it anymore; I had to tell my dad I was quitting softball.

The day I told him how I really viewed softball was possibly one of the worst days that year, the look on his face made me wish I had just sucked it up and continued playingjust for him Feeling like I failed my dad by saying the truth was not as easy as I had envisioned. The following year came along and it was time for cross-country season, I had always wanted to be in a different sport, therefore, I gave cross—country a try. I ended up liking it and it turned out to be one of my favorite sports. At first I did not want to tell my dad that cross-country was going to be the sport I was going to continue with however when I did, it was a relief! The best thing I recall hearing from my dad had been “it doesn’t matter what sport you choose, I will always support you.” Yes it had been a lot of work, eight years, though I did fail at one sport that did not define me as a person along with what I was still capable of doing

Petter Tomas ENG 101 September 12th, 2011 Volleyball Vs. Softball Home run! Spike! These are some very different words that mean very different things between softball volleyball. Not only are they different but they can be alike in smaller ways also. They both deal with balls, there both sports, they are both played in the same season. Their different in sizes, both uses different equipment, and are both played very differently. When it comes to the equipment used there are no similarities. There are many differences in the equipment used in volleyball then there is in softball.

You don’t use bats in volleyball, and you don’t use nets in softball. The balls used in volley ball are much larger compared to a softball. In softball you use a bat to hit the ball out into the field. In volleyball you use your hands to hit the ball over the net to the other side. The teams don’t compare in sizes. In volleyball there are six people on both sides of the net. As in softball there can be nine to ten players out on the field. If you play slow pitch there is usually ten, but if its fast pitch theirs usually nine.

Of course since they are completely two different sports that would mean that they have completely different rules on how to play. Volleyball and softball are usually both played around the same time of year, spring time. They can both be played outdoors. Volleyball can be played out doors in the sand or inside a gym. It doesn’t really matter as long as you have a net. When it comes to softball you can only play that outside on a softball field. When it comes to both sports, they are both very different. I rather would prefer to play softball rather than volleyball.

To me softball is more of a competitive sport, always moving around the field. There’s more areas to play. Such as pitcher, catcher, hitter. But don’t get me wrong I like to play volleyball for fun also. Softball and volleyball are very different in many ways. But similar in some ways also. They are both great sports to play. So if you like to spike it, or hit a home run, they are both fun sports to play. a-raes end end Hdad beging People are always trying to figure out what sport to play. Some of the most popular sports to participate in and to watch, just happen to be the two sports that I have the most expertise in.

I played in both volleyball and softball thought out my young life. I have played in organized league’s both in high school and for the YMCA as well. I am using these two examples to show you two differences and two similarities that both sports have in common. In providing you this information I hope it may become beneficial in helping a person that is having trouble deciding which sport is best for them. If their final two choices were volleyball and softball that is. First we will talk about the differences.

The first difference that I will discuss will be about a piece of equipment that is used in both sports and has to be used to participate and play in both sports. The second difference that I want to convey is what effect fiscal contact has on your decision to picks the correct one. The two similarities that I am going to discuss are that they both can be played with little expense to a person or persons and that both of these sports you have flexibility in the times of the year that you can play and participate in both sports and is a factor in the popularity of both sports.

The piece of equipment that may be used as a deciding factor in choosing the correct sport for a person and probably the most important piece is the ball. Its true they both are played with a ball. The differences that I want to bring up are the size of the balls and the way they are made. The softball is harder and made of a more durable core made of a solid polyurethane and. The outer leather is stitched and held together with a nylon thread. It has a circumference of ten inches. Where the volleyball is a lot softer leather and has a circumference of twenty-five inches.

The ball that is used in a volleyball game is hit with your fist and the ball used in a softball game is hit with a bat. The second difference that I think could be a factor in your decision is how much body contact that is involved in both sports. Yes, they both are considered a non contact sport with minimal contact, but in both sports you can experience an injury if you are not fit and in shape. and the many different environments that both can be played in. For example, football players often tackle the opposite players to stop them approaching forward. But it is rarely seen in a baseball game.

Another major difference is the rule. For instance, it changes defense side and offense side when every three players are out in a baseball game. But it’s totally different from football. You are changed to offense side when you intercept the ball. The last difference is that football players have to carry the ball to touch down but baseball players don’t need to do that. In conclusion, though there are some similarities and differences This could be a deciding factor when choosing the correct sport. Some people may think softball as a more of a “tough man” sport.

Or a person that plays volleyball,he/she is has more skills that someone that plays softball. Contrary to what spectators may think, these two sports take effort by all the players. This is one thing that football and basketball have in common. Both of these sports are team sports, because it takes every person on the team to achieve and succeed is either in school participating off scholarship or playing in a league out side school. start the understanding that it takes hard work, team work and working with others to and achieve personal goals later on in life. They are both great sports to. wo concepts that a person can needs to prosper and sussed. I have picked both are very popular from childhood threw adulthood. The concept of working together that working with people is needed in the grand schemes of things to, achieve goals, and to succeed in life. There are so many sports in the world. There are some similarities and differences between these two sports. I would like to discuss the similarities first. needed teamwork to win a game. Teammates should cooperate with each other and follow their strategy made by coaches to go through the game and win eventually.

There are no two better sports than softball and volleyball to use as the seed to being teaching these idea. Both are a fun activity and both can be played with a minimal of funding. Volleyball and softball are usually both played around the same time of year, spring time. They can both be played outdoors. Volleyball can be played out doors in the sand or inside a gym. Softball is usually played outside on a softball field. I would prefer to play softball rather than volleyball. To me softball is more of a competitive sport.

Your always moving around. There’s more areas to play. Such as pitcher, catcher, hitter. But don’t get me wrong I like to play volleyball for fun also. between these two sports, you can play what you want. In high school, the most enjoyable part of one’s Friday nights will somehow include football games and basketball games. Football and basketball are almost always recognized as the most important sports to a school. one was to compare and contrast football to basketball, he/she would find many similarities, as well as differences.

was when I first played in a softball game, it was very exciting, nerve reckons and challenging. Stepping into the field was the best feeling in the world. The air was so fresh.

The field was very smooth and the dirt was crispy brown. I remembered watching girls play softball at a young age and I always wanted to see how it felt to play. I became fascinated and was amazed at how older girls played amongst themselves and I actually learned just by watching. Playing softball for the first time was exciting. The weather was very nice, the sun was shining, the sky was blue, the birds chirped and the wind blew so smoothly. I could also hear the crowd yelling and shouting excited to see the game. My parents were also there supporting me in my first game.

Lincoln high school, a school that wasn’t very good at softball but that was my team. We were facing a school from Parsippany. It was a home game so we played in our field in Lincoln Park. It was a diamond shape. The dirt was very smooth as I entered the field with my team. The grass on the outfield was wet and green, it was very shiny. Being my first time I was very happy and excited to play.

I couldn’t imagine how much fun I was going to have. Softball is a very nerve reckon sport. Trying to catch every ball that comes your way or hitting the ball to make a run. Having two strikes on you, 2 outs, last inning and the game is tied makes you really nervous. In my memory, after the team got ready and prepared to face the opponents, number 23 stepped up to the plate and started off the game. I was in center field on the outfield. I was going to give it my all and have our first win.

So number 23 had 2 strikes and 1 ball. Yari, our team captain was pitching; everyone was rooting her on to make that out. Number 23 was a big girl, she looked strong and hit the ball all the way to the outfield where I was playing my position. I ran as quickly as I could to catch that ball and I actually caught it. It was fun running and forcing me to catch it. I was very excited that the ball came to me and it was up to me to catch it. I was so nervous and thought to myself “What way should I run? ” “What to do? ” When I caught it the crowd got so happy and screamed my name rooting me on.

Lastly, playing in my first game was very challenging. I didn’t expect it was going to be as challenging as I thought it would. Stepping into the plate for the first time made me feel strong and proud to wear my royal blue with the lion logo uniform. My uniform was crisp and ready to get dirty. The wind was blowing in my face as I was holding my bat ready to swing as hard as I could. The first pitch came my way all you heard was “STRIKE”, “STRIKE TWO” the umpire yelled. I hit the ball the third time and hit it to 3 rd base and ran as fast as I could after I ran to first base I tripped on the base but quickly got up before they called me out.

I was safe. It was a great feeling being safe but it was very challenging when the girl on first almost got me out. Although in this game, there is so much competition, the whole point of this game is to have fun and be the best you can. In my case, I had the best time playing my first game. We actually won our first game with a score of 10-8. I had so much fun and worked hard to get my spot on the team. It isn’t all about winning or losing it about having the best time and creating friendships with team members.