1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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   Explain the rules of softball to your Leader or adult partner.
   
   

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   Spend at least 30 minutes practicing softball skills.
   
   

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   Participate in a softball game.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Softball Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Softball Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Compete in a Den/Patrol, Pack, or community softball tournament.
   
   

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

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

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

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

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   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.
   
   

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   Learn and demonstrate base coaching signals.
   
   

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

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

   
   
3. Earn the Softball Belt Loop and Softball Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Softball Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• All About Baseball and Softball - Gives you the history of baseball and softball as well as the rules of the game, a sports timeline, information on Little League, and drills for you to do.
  
  
• Softball Instruction - Jam-packed with tips and drills from coaches across the country.