Should facemasks be mandatory for softball players? We asked this question on our page today, and overwhelmingly the answer was YES! In the past years, as the sport of fastpitch softball has evolved, we are seeing more and more facemasks on the field. Today, many of the younger players are growing up with the mask with many rec leagues making them mandatory issue for pitchers. And slowly but surely, we are seeing some college players (many AFTER taking a ball to the face) wearing the mask. Say what you want to say about face-masks, the reality is that they are useful and can save a … [Read more...]
The Fastpitch Players Face!
We have 4 daughters that play softball. And we can tell you, that the summer struggles with the fastpitch players face are REAL! Between the sweat, and dirt, and grit, and more sweat and dirt - plus helmets and facemasks and headbands and long hours on the field - acne is often a side affect of softball. Some girls struggle with it on their face, while others struggle with it on their shoulders, back, buttocks and even thighs from the clothing they have to wear. In this house, we have spent a lot of money on facial products over the years. We have tried the high end, the Proactive Online, … [Read more...]
February FACEMASK Awareness Month | softball is for girls
It's February. And February means that many of us are starting our new seasons, whether it be for recreation leagues, travel and select ball or school ball. (Or all of the above) The smell of fresh-cut grass, and having our hair full of brick-dust from sitting by the dusty fields - morning sunrise and sunsets, and the sting of wind and sun on our faces is right around the corner. All we need is Mother Nature to cooperate....and we are there. Baseball and softball season will be upon us. At SIFG, we try very hard not to lecture - or not to offer concrete opinions about some of the … [Read more...]
