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Kickball playing is fun but if you take it really seriously, you can turn fun into being an awesome player. Follow these suggestions to turn your love of kickball into a serious art. At the adult level, kickball is generally played with a cup in hand.
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Run fast around the bases. The fielding team will probably try to tag you out.
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Kick the ball hard . Try to drive the ball into the outfield for the possibility of extra bases.
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Try to catch balls, especially when playing in the outfield. Don't let it slip out of your hands.
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Kick with your toes pointing down.
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Use the top part of your foot (laces). Kick the ball on the top of your shoe, it will go higher and farther. If you kick on the front of your shoe, it won't go high or very far. [3] X Research source
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When the pitcher pitches the ball observe if the ball bounces. If it does, that is good. When the ball is not touching the ground, kick it.
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Aim for where there is a bad player or where there is nobody.
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Kick as hard as you can. Kick with confidence.
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Throw the ball to the nearest person. Or, if you can, throw it to one of the people near the pitcher.
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Throw straight and don't bounce the ball. This can give a boost to the players running the bases.
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Throw as best as you can. You can practice throwing at home or at a local park to improve your technique. [4] X Research source
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Catch the ball with your body instead of your hands.
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Don't tell your teammates not to mess up. That sort of talk can make them nervous and they might fulfill it and mess up.
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Support your teammates. If your teammate gets an out, don't make them mad by saying something mean. It can cause a lot of your teammates to get their head out of the game and mess up. Moreover, you'll get an out sometimes too, and you'd want your team having your back. [5] X Research source
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Expect the opposing team to try to unnerve you. That's their role, just as it's yours to do the same back. Don't be afraid of the other team. Ignore their tactics and just keep playing well.
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QuestionHow do I kick curve balls?Community AnswerTo kick a curve ball, instead of kicking with your laces, kick the ball with the inside of your shoe as you would a soccer ball. The ball will curve more or less depending on what part of your shoe it makes contact with.
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QuestionHow can I kick the ball really far and hard, so that it slips out of people's hands?Community AnswerAs the article explained, kick with the top of your shoe. Try doing it really hard as you are kicking it.
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QuestionWhere do I kick the ball if all places are filled up with good people?Community AnswerYou should try to first look for gap. If there is not a gap, then you should kick it away from first base, but not too high, where they would be able to catch the ball.
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Tips
- Try your best. Don't let your other teammates do all the work.Thanks
- Play fair. No one wants to play with a cheater!Thanks
- Use variety. If you have kicked hard multiple times in a row, try throwing a soft kick in. This will confuse the other team and give you time to make it to a base.Thanks
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- Kick the ball low and fast, aiming to bounce it on the ground instead of popping it up high. Fielders have to bend down to grab grounders, buying you extra seconds to reach base.
- Before games, build team spirit and unity. Feeling supported lifts performance and makes playing more fun. Defend teammates if opponents try trash talking.
- Have new players try pitching if fielding is too challenging for them at first. Any position that will boost their confidence will help the team.
- When running bases, surprise defenders sometimes by faking a steal, then bolting once the pitcher starts his windup. Mix unpredictable moves.
- If you struggle kicking far, just focus on placing the ball away from the best opposing players. Precision beats power.
- Take note of which opponents seem weakest during games. Use that knowledge when kicking by aiming for their areas.
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Warnings
- If some one is chasing you to tag you out, don't run backwards, because when they tag you, you're going to fall backwards onto the hard ground.Thanks
- Do not throw balls at anyone, if it misses they will run farther.Thanks
- Don't try sliding on blacktop. It hurts!Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/notes-self/201310/how-relax
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/functioning-flourishing/201411/ten-reasons-focus-your-strengths
- ↑ http://kickballzone.com/ball-kicking-kick-ball-kickball-soccer/
- ↑ https://www.rookieroad.com/kickball/basics/pitch-styles/
- ↑ https://www.positivecoach.org/the-pca-blog/what-makes-a-great-teammate/
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To be an awesome kickball player, try to kick the ball from the top part of your shoe with your toes pointing down, so that the ball with go farther. Aim for an area on the field where nobody’s standing, and kick as hard as you can. If you’re playing defense, always try to catch the ball if you can, using your whole body instead of just your hands so the ball doesn’t drop. When you’re throwing the ball, throw straight to the nearest person, and make sure not to bounce the ball. For more tips, like how to be a good teammate, keep reading!
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