21 Struggles Every Softball Player Knows

21 Struggles Every Softball Player Knows

Playing softball, a sport that's played on the dirt with rocks and polarizing weather comes with its challenges. We celebrate those struggles through the ma

Jun 14, 2016 by Chez Sievers
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Playing softball is a sport that's played on the dirt with rocks and polarizing weather. It comes with a number of challenges. We celebrate those struggles through the magic of gifs.



1. When you put your helmet on and realize you dumped dirt on your scalp.



2. When you drop the easiest pop fly...



3. When someone's batting gloves or glove smell like vinegar.




4. Strawberries/Raspberries from sliding in shorts. The struggle is real when the pus sticks to your shorts or pants.


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5. The Worst Tan lines: Sock, neck, or glove tan.


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6. When you get a hole in your sock.
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7. When you get sunscreen in your eye...


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The Scariest Moment for a Pitcher



8. Playing in non-stop misty/sprinkling rain and dirt clumps up your cleats.



9. When your hair tie breaks…



10. When the park bathroom runs out of toilet paper...



11. Playing in COLD weather. Every swing hurts.



12. Fouling a ball off your leg.



13. Softball bruises. They're ugly.
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14. Losing your voice because you've been cheering for hours.



15. Melting in 100 degree weather.



16. When you forget the outs and start running towards the dugout.



17. When you can't find your glove in the dugout...




18. When you're on your period wearing white pants. You keep checking your pants.



19. Getting sniped by your own shoelace.




20. You're so delirious from playing so much softball all day that everything is funny. 



21. When you can hear your mom or dad in the stands...




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