Books with title Girls' Softball

On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls softball today and the skills theyve mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Being on a softball team teaches girls the value of teamwork, helps them become more confident, and allows them to grow into healthy and active women. Readers discover these and other important benefits of playing softball, while also learning the basic rules of the game. Informative main text is accompanied by eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer. Vivid photographs of softball players in action bring the excitement of the field to each page. Readers also explore the inspiring stories of famous softball players and successful teams, finding new role models as they learn about this popular sport.

Being on a softball team teaches girls the value of teamwork, helps them become more confident, and allows them to grow into healthy and active women. Readers discover these and other important benefits of playing softball, while also learning the basic rules of the game. Informative main text is accompanied by eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer. Vivid photographs of softball players in action bring the excitement of the field to each page. Readers also explore the inspiring stories of famous softball players and successful teams, finding new role models as they learn about this popular sport.

Step to the plate and swing for the fences! Softball has grown from a spontaneous game to serious business. What began as an indoor ballgame is now one of the most popular women’s sports. Stars like Joan Joyce and Jennie Finch helped it get there. Now players such as Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are leading the charge. Grab a ball, bat, and glove and get ready to join them!The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection's Editor's Choice

Get in the swing of softball with this new full-color guide! The popularity of softball is undeniable. An Olympic sport since 1996, it is one that can be enjoyed by players across a wide spectrum of ages and at any level of ability. According to the Amateur Softball Association, each year more than 1.2 million girls play fast-pitch softball, and more than 3.5 million players in total play the sport. "Winning Softball for Girls, Second Edition" is essential reading for anyone interested in learning to play softball and improve their game. It offers useful information on all the key skills girls must master, providing drills and exercises to help them practice their baserunning, catching, hitting, pitching, and throwing. This new full-color guidebook also explains the rules and history of the game as well as how to think on the field and play smart. New to this edition are more than 140 full-color photographs and diagrams along with new material for improving a player's stance at bat and on the field. The chapters include: History and Rules of the Game; Hitting; Fundamentals of Defense; The Positions; Baserunning; Pitching; Offensive Strategy; Defensive Strategy; and, Conditioning.