Positions
In softball, there are many different positions you can play depending on your skill.
In the infield, there are 4 positions: first base, second base, shortstop, and third base. The infield their is also a pitcher and catcher, they are the start of ever play. The catcher is the one who catches all the pitches and makes the call for what the next pitch should be. The outfield consists for 3 people in fast pitch and 4 people in slow pitch. Their positions are called: right field, left field, and center field.
Outfielder
In the picture to the right, you will see an outfielder throwing the ball. When a player is in the outfielder and gets the ball, they have to react fast to know where to throw the ball to get the batter out.
infielder
Infielders are apart of the play-by-play and always have to be on their toes. They have to be able to be prepared to defend while the batter is up, as well as being prepared in case the runner on base tries to "steal" a base.
Catcher
As you can see a catcher has to have a good form when they are playing. They have to make sure they are prepared to catch the ball that is getting thrown at them at 60-90pmh.
pitcher
if there had to be the most important position, it would be the pitcher. they are the start of every play and have to be prepared for everything. they have to make sure they throwing strikes and be ready incase the runner tries to steal.
According to the article, about the 9 softball positions & the skills needed for each gives information about which positions would be best for you. for example if you wanted the easiest spot on the team, right field would be best for you since most of the batters in softball bat right handed making it harder to hit to that side of the field.