Requirements:

Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:

1.Explain the rules of softball to your leader or adult partner.

2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing softball skills.

3.Participate in a softball game.

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Earn the Softball belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1.Compete in a pack or community softball tournament.

2.Demonstrate skill in the following throwing techniques: overhand, sidearm, underhand, and the relay throw.

3.Demonstrate skill in the following catching techniques: fielding a ground ball, fielding a pop-up, catching a line drive.

4.Demonstrate correct pitching techniques and practice for three half-hour sessions.

5.Demonstrate correct hitting techniques, including bunting. Practice for three half-hour sessions.

6.Explain the rules of base running and demonstrate skill in the following sliding techniques: the straight-in slide, the hook slide, and the headfirst slide.

7.Learn and demonstrate base coaching signals.

8.Learn about one defensive position (shortstop, catcher, etc.) and practice at that position for three half-hour sessions.

9.Attend a high school, college, or community softball game.

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