How to Slap Hit a Softball

Softball is a team sport that is especially popular in the United States. It is a direct descendant of baseball, and the rules of both sports remain substantially similar. A softball game can last anywhere from four to nine innings, depending on the league, rules, and type of softball. However, seven innings is the most common amount. In each inning, each team bats until three batters have been put out, and the teams take turns batting. Officially, which team bats first is decided by a coin toss, although a league may decide otherwise at its discretion. The most common rule is that the home team bats second, as batting second is advantageous.

While softball and baseball are well-known sports, a beginner may still not know how to properly play. In this free video series on softball instructions, our expert will get you started with the basics. You'll learn how to hit, pitch, and catch a softball, how to slide and how to play the field. You'll learn how to steal and how to pick off runners as well! So, watch these videos, then go out and have some fun.