subject: 7 Ways To Play Better Softball Today [print this page] How would you try to eat an elephant if you had to? The answer would be, "You eat it the thing one chomp at a time!" Actually, it is the same exact way to go about completing any large task. If you look at what is required to complete in total it can be intimidating. However, if you break it down into elements, into small manageable chunks, it doesn't look too bad. The steps should be small. They should each be easy enough and "do-able". And when you have done all the small-task steps, you will look back and see that now you have the entire project or task complete. It's exactly the same way with how to play a solid defense game. Listed below I have outlined seven easy steps to help you get started.
Step 1. Always be alert.. This means that you need to be ready at all times. Keep your eye on the batter and take note of their tendencies.. Neglecting this step will most likely lead to poor results.
Step 2. Know how many outs there are. Remembering this is important because you need to know the best place to direct the play if the ball is hit in your direction..
Step 3. Make sure you keep your glove down. Which means that have to bend your knees. Additionally, it means that keep your head down and eye on the ball at the same time.
Step 4. Never turn your head. This will require some confidence in yourself...
Step 5. Be vocal. One of the important points to note here is the more informed the entire defense is, the smarter it will play. The reason that this is often important is knowing the situation is half the battle.
Step 6. Don't be afraid to take risks in going after the ball.
Step 7. Remember the proper positioning when getting ready to cut the ball. Now you are nearly there! Don't forget, having a strong defense is very possilble. Its just a matter of remember some key elements and remaining consistent..
When you take the steps explained above, the large elephant-problem you had will be "eaten up" one step at a time, "devoured" and sorted out. Follow these steps and you'll have success. Once you complete your project, reward yourself for a job well done and remember that anything is possible.! Congratulations on your own victory! You looked the task in the eye and won, one small step at a time.!
