In Suzanne Britt's, “Neat People vs. Sloppy People,” she compares and contrasts information between neat people and sloppy people. By the way she talks about neat people in the story, you can infer that she is more of a sloppy person. The purpose of this story is to be comical and informational at the same time. She basically tries to make the reader despise neat people, and become more sloppy. Suzanne Britt's essay has inspired me to write my own compariston essay on baseball versus softball. Many reasons could help one pick baseball rather than softball or vise versa. Baseball is obviously a better sport, due to the wits and athletic ability you must have to play.
Baseball and Softball have been known, to some people, as the same
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sport. I am here to tell you that it is in no way, shape, or form the same type of sport. There are so many differences that people do not realize. They don't take in the considerations of the little things that may be different, they just look at the larger things. Yes, both teams stand at home plate and bat. Yes, both teams have 9 players out on the field at a time, and yes both teams have the nact for wanting to win their games more than anything. There are still smaller things that make softball and baseball almost complete opposites in the game of sports today. The differences are so minute that you would almost have to watch a game side by side to understand what the differences are. I am here to tell you why I think that softball is easier, but baseball is the funner sport to play. Some may argue this logic, but with these useful facts I am going to share, I may change your mind about it. Baseball is in no way an easy sport to play. You have to have quick wits and a kill instinct to play the game. It's not really a sport of testing your athletic ability, but it is a sport testing your will to win and determination to get better everyday. Baseball's pitching area is elevated above the batter almost 60 feet away. Through my years in school, I have learned that you have an edge on your opponent if you take the higher ground. Therefore pitching on a baseball diamond will allow you to have an edge on your opponent batting. The distance away from the plate, also allows your ball to be thrown with more strength and power. The faster the ball can travel, the harder the ball is to hit. The movement and control can also be controlled better with more of a distance between your opponent. Baseball has an advantage when it comes to base running, also.
In baseball, the base runner is allowed to lead off from the base as far as he may want, in order to make it to the next base in an easier fashion. Keep in mind that the bases are 30 feet long from each other, but that also means the catcher has a longer distance to throw the ball. With the runner leading off it is almost given that the runner will make it safe when stealing from one base to another.
A baseball's field is very much larger than a softball field. Why would you want a smaller field in the case of you hitting the ball. With the larger field, you are able to hit the ball in gaps that the outfielders could not possibly cover all at one time. You have to make your opponent judge how far you are going to hit it and where you will hit the ball. Making your opponent second guess their selves is exactly what you would want as a good baseball player. It shows the fear that they feel when you are up at the plate, and knowing whether they will back down is a thrill of a lifetime.
In baseball you throw an over hand pitch to the catcher. Everyone knows that this technique is more beneficial because of the speed and accuracy you can have while throwing the smaller, 9 inch ball. This gives you a great advantage over the batter you
face. Softball has it's differences, also. The pitcher is level with the batter, allowing the ball to be thrown level with the bat. In this case the ball can be hit at a higher level giving the ball more lift towards the fence. In a softball pitcher's case you would rather be on a elevated ground throwing down to your opponent. Softball's underhand pitch is also much more ineffective. Throwing underhanded leaves the pitcher with much less control over the ball when you throw it. The speed slows down due to the back spin rotation on the softball causing it to move in any direction it may want. This also makes it more likely for the ball to strike the batter, allowing them a free base. People may thing since the softball field is a shorter distance it is much easier to hit a home run than if you were on a baseball field. That is an opinion statement, but I think otherwise. Softballs are much bigger than a baseball, but it is also less dense. The largeness of the ball allows it to be hit, but the weight makes it harder to travel a far distance. It also helps get caught in the air for a longer time, allowing the fielder to catch up to the ball and make the play. Fielding can be beneficial for you, but it can also not be beneficial. The shorter distance to cover allows you to make easier outs while you are on the field, but it is harder to find a hole to hit the ball in. It makes hitting a lot more difficult in the sport of softball. In conclusion, Baseball is a much harder sport, but more beneficial sport to play. Due to the many advantages you have in baseball, it helps you be more successful in that game you play. Softball has it's advantages over baseball but the advantages of baseball out weight those of softball way too much, making baseball the better sport to play. Everyone is full of opinions and we are all allowed to have our own, and that is why I am allowed to write a comparison story. With the help of Suzanne Britt I hope I have successfully persuaded you to be on my opinionated side and lean a little more towards baseball rather than softball. Maybe one day the world will realize girls are able to play the sport of baseball just as well as boys are and will allow them to have the same advantages that boys do in the sport of baseball.
Baseball has been of the longest living sports in our world today. The game started with the idea of a stick and ball and now has become one of the most complex sports known in our society. Several rules and regulations have been added to help enhance the game for everyone. Although baseball has endured several issues during its history and development of the game the game has still been a success throughout the world.
In The Norton Mix, Suzanne Britt’s “Neat People vs. Sloppy People,” Bruce Catton’s “Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts,” and Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Cultural Baggage,” all compare and contrast people or things in the stories. It is important for the author to clearly distinguish what he or she is saying, because it allows the reader to understand the story better. Comparing and contrasting different things is also a way to organize the author’s thoughts. It is important for the reader to be able to see the difference between things or people so one can have a more suitable understanding, better insight, and a firm viewpoint of the subject.
The big question for people who don’t play this question is really, what is softball? Softball is a little bit more modified version of baseball but softball is played on a smaller field,with a larger ball, played with 7 innings instead of 9 and with underarm pitch in a circular motion. Now that we know what the basic part of softball is let’s talk about the equipment. The equipment used to play softball is a bat about waist level give or
Every team requires one, and some say it is the hardest position on the field to play. The hind-catcher is without a doubt a necessity to every ball team’s success. This is the position who can take command of the playing field. If played well, one can have a major impact on how smoothly a team plays together and affect the outcome of the game. There are many requirements for the person who plays the role of the catcher: something as simple as being prepared to play the positon, to having the responsibility of making sure the team has a good relationship with each other. However, the most obvious requirement is the athletic ability required and being physically able to play the position. The position of catcher is not an easy position to play, but is essential to the game of baseball.
While some people prefer the slower action of softball, others prefer the faster action of baseball. The game of baseball is male dominated because many males prefer the faster, harder baseball since it makes the game more of a challenge. On the other hand, both males and females play softball which uses a larger ball, that is slower pitched and, therefore, easier to hit. Many players feel that softball is safer than baseball because it does not involve a hardball travelling at high speeds at the batter.
The researcher has chosen to write this paper on hitting because she has played softball for twelve years and the perfect softball swing has always eluded her. The softball swing is one of the most difficult softball skills to achieve greatness in. There are a number of great hitters all with different batting stances and styles, each one comfortable to them. There are many different tactics and coaching ideas out there to help improve hitting. In fact, there are several videos now on the market to help the softball player perform better. Coaches often teach hitting drills to improve batting techniques and ability. Confidence is an important factor in hitting. If the player lacks confidence then she will not be a good hitter. Softball is not only a physical game but a mental game.
It’s a Sunday afternoon and the whole family is over at grandmother’s house playing a fun game of pickup baseball until they realize they do not know how to hit a baseball. Luckily it is a rather simple process that can easily be taught and learned.
Baseball is not a difficult game to comprehend, but it can a very long time to achieve a high level of performance. Usually one starts playing this game at a very young age and the first thing they start out with is throwing. Throwing a baseball involves exploiting all major muscle groups in the body to generate a large torque on the arm that will in turn create a high potential for speed when it is released.
Texas Tech has proven that hitting a softball is way harder to hit than a baseball. A softball pitcher is very close to you at the pitcher's mound. If you are in the batter's box it feels like they are right on top of you especially since most softball pitchers can be up to about 6 feet in height. It is scientifically proven that a softball player has less time to react to the ball because of the distance and speed of the pitch. Also, softball pitchers not only throw hard, but they also throw tricky pitches to hit. The pitch that rises upwards is called a rise ball. When this pitch comes in, most coaches will say just let it go instead of risking this pitch. Baseball players throw breaking balls, but unlike in softball they don't suddenly leap up right as you're going to swing at it. Pitchers in softball can also throw a curve ball that curves away from the batter but still in the strike zone. A screw ball moves closer to the batter. Same as a curve ball it is still in the strike zone just right on the edge of it. Softball players throw many more change ups than in baseball. Change ups catch the player off guard causing them to swing and become frustrated with themselves. As you can tell softball pitchers don't mess around using every inch of the plate to pitch the ball and strike the batter
Baseball is known as America’s national pastime, and has been played for over 100 years. Baseball can be a lot of fun, but is also extremely challenging to play, especially trying to hit a 90 mile per hour fastball. I am a very devoted baseball player myself, and over the years I have learned numerous key things about the game. Baseball does not only require physical strength to hit and throw the ball, but it also requires a great mindset, such as, mental preparedness, concentration, and a positive attitude.
The most common off speed pitch is a curve ball because it has a lot of movement if it is thrown correctly. To throw this pitch you use the same wind up but when you get to the point of throwing the ball, instead of throwing it regularly you snap your wrist to make the ball spin. In order to get a lot of movement you have to throw the ball with a little bit less velocity. It is important to be able to throw a curve ball while pitching.
Throwing a baseball is a lot like throwing any other object. Children grow up throwing things around the house, and it very similar to how you throw a baseball. From a young age, I grew up throwing objects around the house. My father was smart enough to recognize this trend and sign me up for baseball later on when I was much older. To throw a baseball you first need to understand the shape of the object. The baseball has seams around the circumference which are placed around the outer edges of the baseball for added grip. Before we get into the types of pitches and grips, we need to understand the arm and body movement. The movement of your body and arms happens in many steps that follow a fluid form to increase accuracy
Are neat people inferior to sloppy people? This question’s answer will differ depending on the type of person you ask. According to Britt in her essay, “Neat people vs. sloppy people”, the answer is yes. She uses certain qualities, such as oral description to differentiate neat people and sloppy people, how neat people are lazier, and how neat people are wasteful. Her qualities help explain to the readers why she thinks that her answer is true.
Baseball is America’s past time. No two fields are exactly identical. The only identical portion of a baseball field, depending on the league you are in, is the infield. Every Major League Baseball park has the exact same dimensions for the infield, which is a four sided square laid like a diamond with each side being equal to ninety feet. The game of baseball is played between two teams using wood or metal bats, depending on league rules, league regulated sized ball, and baseball gloves. The game is started with the home team taking the field first. The home team will pitch to the visiting team trying to get three outs. Out can be made by a batter swinging and missing on strike three or fielder catching the ball in the air, or off of a bounce and proceed to throw the runner out at the base. After three outs are made the teams swap places and do the same thing over again. When the next team gets three outs, that makes up an inning. Most games are played with nine innings; however there are some younger leagues that just play with six innings. This is the basic structure of a baseball game, but the game of baseball ball is made up of so much more detail.
Many people don't understand the point in playing baseball. Why would someone swing a stick, hit a ball, and try to get back to where they started before the ball returns? What pleasure is there in that? Why not participate in a sport like wrestling or track where there is an obvious level of individual improvement and therefore pleasure. Well, I play baseball because of the love I have for the sport, and because of the feeling that overwhelms me every time I walk onto a baseball field. When I walk onto a field I am given the desire to better myself not only as an athlete, but also as a person. The thoughts and feelings I get drive me to work hard towards my goals and to be a better person. The most relevant example of these feelings is when I stepped on the field at Runyon Complex in Pueblo, Colorado during our high school state playoffs in 2003. This baseball field will always be an important place to me.