BRUCE BOLT BLOG

6 Softball Hitting Drills to Help You Become a Better Hitter The Importance of Hitting Drills for Softball Players Around the Horn: How BRUCE BOLT Can Help   If you are a softball player (or youth softball coach) seeking to find the best way to improve your hitting techniques, improve your timing, or just refine your batting stance, you have come to the right place. The key to unlocking a young hitter's potential is as simple as it gets – practice. Think of hitting drills as your own personal collection of tools selected to hone your skills as a softball...

Understanding the Basics: The Players & The Field A Comprehensive Guide to Softball Rules Differences Across Governing Bodies Around the Horn: Gearing Up with BRUCE BOLT   Softball, like baseball, has many intricacies to its rules. These rules lay the framework for strategy, affecting how each pitch, batter, and defensive player navigates the game. The objective of this article is to help you – players and fans alike – understand these rules. This guide will address both the basic rules of softball and its finer details, providing an in-depth look at how these important rules function. From roles on the...

The History of Sliding Mitts Understanding the Importance of Sliding Mitts What Sets BRUCE BOLT Sliding Mitts Apart Slide With Confidence   The Short Answer: A sliding mitt is a protective glove worn on the hand of a player when they are baserunning. It houses a protective plate and is secured with an elastic compression strap. Because aggressive base running can put the hands, wrists, and fingers at risk of impact injuries, a sliding mitt adds a layer of protection and gives players more confidence. The sliding mitt has evolved from a specialized piece of equipment into a popular addition...

FAQs About Basic Game Rules & Structure FAQs About Game Statistics & Former Players General Questions About Baseball How BRUCE BOLT Can Help in Your Baseball Journey As a baseball player or fan, you might often find yourself questioning different aspects of the game. Let's be real – the sport of baseball comes with its own unique language. That is why the experts here at BRUCE BOLT decided to put together this comprehensive list of Baseball FAQs. Our list of questions includes game rules, game statistics, questions about former players, and more general information about baseball. Well, what are we...

Dear BRUCE BOLT Community, We're excited to announce a rare opportunity to score an incredible deal on lightly used, discontinued, and prototype batting gloves and apparel at our upcoming warehouse sale!   During this Warehouse Sale, you can purchase our premium batting gloves for up to 50% off and other apparel items for just $10. Stay in the know Event Details: Date: Tuesday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 19 Time: 11am - 8pm Location: MoveCorp, 10315 Metropolitan Dr, Ste 150, Austin, TX 78758 Upon arrival, choose from one of two purchase options: Option A: Batting Gloves + One Piece of Apparel for $50...

Table of Contents: Catching Drills to Improve Pop-Time Catching Drills to Improve Blocking Other Great Catching Drills Around the Horn: How BRUCE BOLT Can Help   If your coach has ever stuck you behind home plate, you know that playing catcher is one of the toughest positions in baseball. It's one thing to be a good catcher, but becoming a great one? That's a whole different ball game. However, with the right drills, you can successfully bridge that gap.  So, you're probably wondering, what kind of drills will help me become a great catcher?  The Short Answer: The best catching...