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 means only 6 … [Read more...]