The “Bench” The “Bench”. Most players fear being put on the bench only because someone told them that it is not a good place to be. Why is it perceived as not a good place to be? I’ve said it for years, you can’t manipulate playing time so if 7 players never touch the ball and only the pitcher and catcher can be guaranteed playing time, why is it so bad to be on the bench? Here’s a new perspective that every softball parent needs to share with their players. If there are 12 players on a team minimum, then if the 3 on the bench come in to play they have to sub for 3 other players, that … [Read more...]
My Daddy Is My Coach | Softball Is For Girls
For the last 16 years, my daddy has been my coach. Some call it daddy ball, which I think is a stupid phrase considering if it weren't for moms and dads willing to coach - there would be a lot fewer softball teams. Today, I just want to set the record straight about what it really means when a dad is a coach, at least from the daughters perspective. I am a pitcher. Cliche, I know. But my dad did not start a team just so that I could pitch and get mound time. In fact, my dad expects more of me than any other pitcher on his team. And when we are home, and I am just relaxing, he is … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do More of in 2019
Cheers to 2019! There is nothing quite as exciting as a New Year to get us all motivated to do more of what we love, and improve ourselves tenfold. Here at Softball is For Girls, we believe the keys to happiness lie somewhere between the foul lines. So we have made a fairly simple, sharable and fun list to make sure YOU get the most out of 2019, by encouraging you to do more of the things you love. First and foremost, play SOFTBALL more! Yes, more! Even if you are at a family reunion and someone brings a plastic bat and whiffle ball, be sure to play 'softball' more! Go to … [Read more...]
Check out the Best Softball Uniforms for 2019 | Softball is For Girls
It has always been said that girls need to feel good to play good, while boys need to play good to feel good. And we think the best softball uniforms available today are from Two Five Apparel! And when it comes to feeling good, softball uniforms definitely play a part. Girls love to wear their team colors with class and love showing up to play ball looking better than any other team at the park. We have been coaching and playing fastpitch for over a decade, and nearly each and every time we see a uniform get-up that we love, it has one thing in common. It is made by Two-Five- … [Read more...]
Best Softball Bat of 2018 | Softball is For Girls
We call them the Bat Wars. Every year the big bat companies come out with a new and improved, hot out of the wrapper, bat guaranteed to make the girls hit better BAT, that will only set you back a few hundred bucks. And yet our most popular fan question of 2018 (and nearly every other year) is what is the best softball bat for my daughter to use? So today, we get down to the nitty gritty of the bat wars. And while our methods aren't exactly scientific, we utilized the power of an amazing fan base of 188K fastpitch softball families to come up with the answer. As usual, the … [Read more...]
She Threw with Me First | Softball is For Girls
She Threw with me First! (Written & Copyrighted By Stef Daniel & Softball is For Girls, dedicated to my husband who has lovingly been the first one to throw with all of this daughters) Please SHARE, but Please Give Credit! A baby pink blanket and a onesie with flowers, a girl was born you beamed for hours. Then it hit you one day that you didn't know much, about barbies and makeup and dresses and such. The years flew by the love grew strong, she painted your nails, you played with dolls all day long. But now she was growing up, you wondered what you would … [Read more...]
The True Spirit of a Softball Christmas | Softball Is For Girls
The True Gift of The Holidays! Softball is for Girls has been working hard online, to empower and support the families of fastpitch for over 9 years. It is TIME consuming, and our dedication and reason to continue is because we are not only passionate about the SPORT, but about female athletes. We began selling products to offset the many costs of running an online business. And in years past, we have always given away around 100 shirts to girls whose families may not be able to afford extra softball goodies. Unfortunately, with the rising GREED of Facebook, we are not in a position to … [Read more...]
5 Things I Don’t Understand About Girls Softball | Softball is For Girls
Girls Softball. It's one of the greatest games on Earth and is so much fun to watch. If it weren't then there wouldn't be 10's of thousands of families who choose to become gypsies every weekend to watch these girls play. And despite having been involved with the game from coaching, to being a parent of several players for well over a decade there are still a few things I just don't get about girls softball. Why is there never enough toilet paper at tournaments? Or let's take it one step further, and ask why there are never enough bathrooms available at tournaments. I am no … [Read more...]
And She’s Waiting at Home | Softball is For Girls
To the GIRLS Waiting at HOME Covered in gear, and sweat and always ready for the pitch She sits behind homeplate, an expert in her niche. She is the eyes on the field, she always has her teams back Vigilantly waiting, and tough, never giving runners slack. Her legs may grow tired, from squatting so low Her arms always ready to make a strong throw. She blocks up balls with her body, her knees and her chest Protecting her pitcher, with never enough rest. She makes the umpire her friend, helps her pitcher look good Keeps the girls on the team doing exactly … [Read more...]
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