What exactly do i need to play fastpitch softball?

Question

my team just recently switched from pants to shorts so i dont know what protections i need exactly. i would like some help please.

right now i have:

-1 sliding pad (should i get 2?)

-sliding shorts

-performance shorts

-batting gloves

do i need anything else for my legs for sliding?

is there any other kind of protections that you would recrommend?

this would be very helpful.

Answer 1

You're pretty good on safety.  I would stick with one sliding pad.  If you have a tank top uniform, some kind of shirt to wear under your uniform would be good for really sunny days if you don't want your shoulders burt up, if you don't mind a farmer's tan.  I would get some type of underarmour.  (I got Nike.)  



P.S. If you have a visor, I would put sunscreen on the place where you normally part your hair.  The spray able kind.  Even if you pull your hair straight back, it will push a little to the side where your part is.  I went to tournaments (we played all day.  we had like 3 games a day.) and I got my scalp burned!  Ouch!

Good luck and remember to hit hard and run fast!

Answer 2

unless your team or coach has a bat and helmates you need them.

and no, i have played my whole life and i have never used a sliding pad. but if you want one, (only get one) put it on the leg you tuck under you when you slide, i always use knee pads, but thats just cause i cant take another blow to my knees.

but it sounds like your prettty much set.

oh yea, you need under armour.

it doesnt have to be that brand but you can were that stuff in 100 degree weather and you feel great. it also helps in the cold. hope it helps.

moe <3