Photo By Cpl. Crystal Druery | Players on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego youth three-pitch softball team,...... read more read more
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SAN DIEGO - Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s three-pitch youth softball team, the Red Socks, competed against Murphy’s Canyon Dodgers in their third game of the season Aug. 25 at Murphy’s Canyon Model Field.
Three-pitch softball is a slow-pitch game, where the pitcher and batter are on the same team, promoting a less competitive environment so athletes are more concerned about learning rather than winning and losing.
“We don’t keep score because it’s all about teaching the kids how to play,” said Cindee Cullors, the Red Socks coach and spouse of Staff Sgt. Tyrone Cullors, drill instructor of Support Battalion.
Players on the field are coached almost constantly, even by the umpire, who occasionally gives instructions to batters.
“Where’s the play Red Socks?” said Cindee, waiting for her team to yell out which base to throw the ball to next.
There was a volunteer at first and third base for the batting team to assist their team while batting and running the bases. For the Red Sock that was two drill instructors yelling out when to run to the next base.
The players on the Red Socks had a lot of support from their families. Many of their parents came out to cheer the team on, even though they had busy schedules.
Cindee had used this opportunity of assisting her husband at coaching their daughter’s softball team to get more family time. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to do much coaching, leaving his wife in charge.
With four games left, the Red Socks continue to practice once a week for an hour to continue improving.
“The most important thing is just getting the kids to learn how to work together as a team and understand the basics of the game,” said Cindee.
| Date Taken: | 08.25.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 09.08.2011 17:27 |
| Story ID: | 76685 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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