Softball
Hitting, catching and running bases in a social, slow-pitch cousin of baseball.
Softball
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $20
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It gets you outside.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something for any weather
- You only have short gaps in your day
What it feels like
SoftballAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$20Over a year, more than the kit
$280About $3 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a social slow-pitch team, borrow a glove and practise catching, throwing and hitting an easy pitch.
1.5 hours or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does softball cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $20 a month once you are going.
How much time does softball take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do softball?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is softball good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a social slow-pitch team, borrow a glove and practise catching, throwing and hitting an easy pitch.
Do I need other people for softball?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.