Americaâs Pastime
January 20, 2010 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Equipment, Baseball Gloves, Softball Gloves
It is important to spend quality time with your kids, and it is also healthy to get them involved in sports. One of the best ways to ensure that your children develop healthy habits is by engaging in athletics with them. When summer arrives, why not teach your child your favorite sport such as the [...]
How to Choose a Softball Glove
December 1, 2009 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Equipment, Softball Gloves
When choosing a softball glove, it’s important that you don’t just grab whatever’s cheap nor has a cool webbing to it. Try them on, find the right one for your hand and your position, and make sure it feels comfortable. Some tips for choosing softball gloves:
1. Choose the size based on the position you play [...]
A Homerun-er-A Run Home
November 11, 2009 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Equipment, Softball Gloves
A few years ago when my daughter Brenda was 7 or 8, she was a bit of a star on her girlâs softball team. Not only was she a good player, (shortstop and first base) but she could also ârun like the wind.â One game she came to bat with a runner on first base [...]
Finding that Old Competitive Spark
October 9, 2009 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Equipment, Softball Gloves
Back in high school, I really thought I was hot stuff. I played three varsity sports and wore my school jacket around everywhere I went. As much as I enjoyed football and basketball, baseball was my true passion. Lacking in experience and wisdom, I thought I could make a living at it. After washing out [...]
