Softball


Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.

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.

Sports Pin
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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