How they got started playing fastpitch softball
April 21, 2012
BELFAIR, WA – Most people can recall a time, a place, an instance when something memorable happened in their lives. For many of us who play fastpitch softball, we remember the time, the place, and the circumstance that got us started in this sport that has become such a special part of our recreational lives.
Rickey Kolda of the K-Club men’s fastpitch team, asked a question on his Facebook page recently:
“To all men’s fastpitch players: how did you get introduced to fastpitch and why do you continue to play the game?”
The replies poured in manyfold. So I thought I would share those replies to Rickey’s question. Replies that bring back fond memories of how, why and when men young-and-old started playing the game we call fastpitch or fastball. And why they continue to play.
Ricky Kolda:
“I started like a lot of you by following my dad (Dan Kolda) from city to city watching him play fastpitch with my brother, and playing catch or throwing a tennis ball against the dugouts. I wasn’t introduced to the “other” softball game until I was 17. The main reason that I play is for the competition, the fast pace of the game, and the pitcher versus batter duels. It’s also pretty cool seeing my summer weekend family at different ballparks across Washington and Oregon...”
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And if you would like to share your memory of how you got started, please feel welcome to do so.
Bob Otto
