softball for women

In 2021, the U.S.A. Softball Olympic Team won a silver medal in Tokyo, Japan. The women on the team worked hard for years to achieve this incredible feat, likely having played softball starting on teams at school or in their communities! Readers inspired by their accomplishments, or simply interested in what softball is all about, can find just what they're looking for in this book. The main content covers the popular girls' sport and includes basic rules, team make up, leagues, and national and international competitions. Full-color photographs of some of the best women softball players support the achievable text.

"Introduces readers to the development of women's softball, as well as [some of] the sport's star players"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of fast-pitch softball, providing information on the game's history, explanations of the rules, helpful drills to refine technique, and more than 140 diagrams and photographs demonstrating positions, skills, and strategies.

Jennie Finch draws from her personal experiences playing softball to offer advice to girls who are interested in sports and fitness, address some of the challenges girls face on a daily basis, and encourage them to dream and believe.

Being on a softball team teaches girls the value of teamwork, helps them become more confident, and allows them to grow into healthy and active women. Discover these and other important benefits of playing softball, while also learning the basic rules of the game. Explore the inspiring stories of famous softball players and successful teams, finding new role models as they learn about this popular sport.

Offers tips on the psychological skills needed to hit a softball and includes player experiences, photographs, and feedback sheets.

An illustrated biography of Sheila Cornell Douty, the first baseman of the U.S.'s first Olympic softball team, who won gold in 1996.

An introduction to softball for girls, explaining what softball is and how it is played and scored; offering advice on how to get into the game; discussing the importance of practice and healthy habits; and including brief profiles of top female players.

Explains the basic rules and techniques of women's fast-pitch softball.