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We are a newly rising 12u Fastpitch Softball team based out of Altavista Va that our sole belief is the growth our our girls not only developmentally as softball players but as young ladies!!!

🎃 Thank you Altavista for making our Halloween night magical! 🥎💗Thank you to everyone who came out to the Trunk or Treat...
11/01/2026

🎃 Thank you Altavista for making our Halloween night magical! 🥎💗

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Trunk or Treat tonight! We loved seeing families, bright costumes, and seeing familiar faces.

Virginia Eclipse is so grateful to be a part of such a supportive town. We love having our community cheering us on throughout the season. Tonight we were thrilled to give back to our amazing community. We enjoyed giving out some candy and having some laughs while celebrating Halloween. 🖤💙

Thank you to all the families who came out, we really appreciated it!

From our Virginia Eclipse family to yours we wish you a Happy Halloween! 👻🕸️ We hope you have a great night filled with treats, laughs and safe fun with those you love! 🧡

10/31/2026

Spooky season calls for no tricks, just reps 🎃🥎
Keep showing up, keep putting in the work, and let those reps do the magic! 👻🧡

🔥 Work on your reps to earn your spot! 🥎You may be eyeing a spot you really want and see someone else doing well and get...
10/30/2026

🔥 Work on your reps to earn your spot! 🥎

You may be eyeing a spot you really want and see someone else doing well and get anxious about when your turn will come.

Use these feelings to help you be more intentional at practice.

Sports Psychology uses this technique to help players pick one thing they can control. Instead of focusing on the line-up or outcome of each match.

What am I working on?

🎯 Getting my feet moving quickly.

🎯 Staying on the ball.

🎯 Communicating on every defensive rep.

1️⃣ Visualise your movement
2️⃣ Pick a trigger word. (Keep it short)
3️⃣ Focus on your rep
4️⃣ Focus on one thing. What did you feel went well? What are you going to change next time?
5️⃣ Reset and repeat.

The more evidence you have that you are improving the more confident you will become. This is known as self-efficacy. By listening to feedback, making changes and attempting again after mistakes you will build more reasons to believe in yourself by being focused on each rep.

When things get tough in softball take a deep breath and focus on your trigger word. “Next pitch. Next play.” Focus on doing what needs to be done.

It’s okay to want a spot! Be a great teammate and ask your coach what skill you should be working on.

Take your time to practise this with focus. You don’t need to be perfect to improve. Just keep showing up, staying coachable and celebrating every step you take! 💙🩷

Girls what is one skill you are going to practise with focus this week? 👇

🥎 VA Eclipse 12U is preparing for the 2027 season!We’re looking for another pitcher and catcher, but all positions will ...
10/29/2026

🥎 VA Eclipse 12U is preparing for the 2027 season!
We’re looking for another pitcher and catcher, but all positions will be considered. Come join us for open practice and show us what you can bring to the team!
OPEN PRACTICES�December 6 & 13, 2026 • 2:30 PM
TRYOUT�January 10, 2027 • 2:30 PM
Birthdates: After September 2013 and before September 2016. Travel experience preferred.
Can’t make the scheduled tryout? Private tryouts are available upon request. Message us for more information!
Come ready to work, grow, and compete with VA Eclipse! 💗💙

💢 A good second basemen can create two outs from just one ground ball!💢With a runner on first, the batter hits the ball ...
10/29/2026

💢 A good second basemen can create two outs from just one ground ball!💢

With a runner on first, the batter hits the ball to short stop, and the second basemen sprints to the base to provide a marker for their teammate. They catch the ball and quickly throw it to 1st.

This isn’t just about fast hands. You need to be aware and have good footwork, communication and be in good situations.

What makes a good second basemen?

💥 Awareness

Know the game situation. Know how many outs there are, runners on, batter and the defensive call. Know if you’re covering second, backing up or going somewhere else.

💥 Footwork

Be balanced and ready to go. Be ready to move in any direction as soon as the pitch is thrown. Make sure you take a quick first step to get to the ball.

💥 Glove work

Make sure your hand is low for ground balls. Try to keep your body behind the ball. Once you have got the ball securely make sure you have a clean transition.

💥 Cover second

When there is a steal or force out, make sure you get to second quickly. Give a clear marker for your teammate. Be ready to adjust your feet.

💥 Double play turn

Get to the base, catch the ball and make sure you have good footwork to throw. Make sure you have a quick and safe transition. Your footwork will depend on where the ball is coming from so make sure to practice both ways with your coaches.

💥 Communication

Make sure you call when you are covering. Talk about pop ups. Tell the short stop when you’re going for the ball. Good communication will help the whole infield work together.

📣 Coach tips

Be ready.

Get there before the ball.

Low glove.

Find the bag.

Secure, transition and throw.

Talk early.

Second base is a big position in the infield. Keep practicing ground balls, covering the bag, feeding, tagging and double play footwork. Every clever move will help your team get one step closer to getting an out! 💙🩷

Coaches how do you coach your second basemen- what is your favourite defensive play to make? 👇

10/29/2026

🥎 OPTION 2 ALL HANDS ON DECK!!! 🥎

🥎💗💙 VA ECLIPSE FASTPITCH — BUNT COVERAGE
RUNNER ON 2ND • RUNNERS ON 1ST & 2ND

This play is designed to get the lead runner out at THIRD when the opportunity is there! Everyone has a job, even if they never touch the ball.

🥎 THIRD BASE — Crash!
Charge toward home to field the bunt on the third-base side. Stay balanced, communicate with the pitcher, and get ready to make a quick, controlled throw. Shortstop is covering your base!

🥎 SHORTSTOP — Cover third!
Move quickly to third and be ready to receive the throw for the lead out. Know whether you need to tag the runner or make a force out.

🥎 SECOND BASE — Cover first!
Our first baseman is charging, so hustle to first and get ready to receive a throw.

🥎 FIRST BASE — Crash!
Charge toward home to field the bunt on the first-base side. Get the ball under control, listen to the call, and make an accurate throw.

🥎 PITCHER — Field the third-base side!
Move toward bunts on the third-base side and communicate with the charging third baseman. Call the ball clearly so everyone knows who is fielding it.

🥎 CATCHER — Come out and take charge!
Field short bunts in front of the plate. If another player fields the ball, loudly call where the throw should go. Use a clear call like “THREE! THREE!” when the play is at third.

🥎 CENTER FIELD — Come in and cover second!

With shortstop covering third and second baseman covering first, YOU are responsible for second base. Hustle in and be ready to receive a throw!

🥎 LEFT & RIGHT FIELD — Back up your teammates!

Left field backs up third, and right field backs up first. Get in position to stop an overthrow from turning into extra bases!

👀 LOOK AT THIRD — MAKE A SMART THROW!

We want the lead out at third when we have a play. If the runner will clearly be safe there, listen to the call and take the available out at first. Don’t rush a throw just because third was our first choice.

⚠️ KNOW THE DIFFERENCE:

• Runner on second ONLY: The shortstop covering third must TAG the runner. Touching the base alone does not get the out.
• Runners on first AND second: There is a force at third as long as the force remains in place. The shortstop can make the out by holding the ball while touching third before the runner arrives.

💗 Move as soon as you read the bunt, know your assignment, and TALK! Good bunt defense takes the whole team.
CHARGE • TALK • COVER • THROW 🥎

🚨 What’s living in the trunk of a softball family?I have a bucket full of softballs, 3 pieces of gear, swampy cleats and...
10/29/2026

🚨 What’s living in the trunk of a softball family?

I have a bucket full of softballs, 3 pieces of gear, swampy cleats and enough half finished Gatorade to get the whole dugout hydrated! 🥎🧃

A mitt hidden behind a fold away chair,

A sock that no one can claim ownership too!

And one questionable snack from 2 weeks ago. 😭

This trunk has a batting order. My gear is getting a lot more use than I am!

Tip for softballs parents, keep some bin bags, wipes and a small container in the car so you can throw those empty bottles away after each game! So they don’t become part of the team. 😂

If you have a full trunk in your car with all your travel softballs gear, well done! You are ready for the next tournament. 🚗💨

10/29/2026

🚨 RIGHT FIELD IS NEVER JUST STANDING OUT THERE! 🚨

When the ball is hit to right or right-center, every player has a job! For our 12U Virginia Eclipse girls, this play is about reading the ball, making a strong throw, communicating, and backing each other up. 🥎💗💙

1️⃣ RIGHT FIELD — READ, MOVE, AND THROW!
Start in an athletic ready position and watch the batter. Get a good first step, take a smart angle, and call the ball loudly! Catch the fly ball or field the ground ball under control, then get set and make a strong throw through the shortstop cutoff toward the called base.

2️⃣ SHORTSTOP — BE THE CUTOFF!
Move toward the middle of the field, behind the pitching rubber, and line up with the throw from right field. Watch the runner coming from first and listen for the play call. Let the throw go through when called, or cut it and make a quick throw to second if we have a play there!

3️⃣ SECOND BASE — COVER THE BAG!
The second baseman goes to second base and gets ready for the throw. Find the ball, secure the catch, and make the tag!

4️⃣ EVERYONE ELSE — MOVE TO YOUR JOB!
🥎 Third baseman: Stay at third, ready to receive a throw and make a tag.

🥎 Pitcher: Leave the circle and move into foul territory between third and home to back up a throw to third. Get enough depth to stop an overthrow!

🥎 Left fielder: Move toward third to provide extra backup. Keep your eyes on the ball and leave space to react.

🥎 First baseman: Move behind the catcher to back up a throw home.

🥎 Catcher: Get ready for a play at home and communicate with your teammates.

🥎 Center fielder: Move toward right field to back up the right fielder if the ball gets past her.

💥 PRACTICE THE PLAY!

🥎 Drop-step reads: Start ready and practice turning to run for balls hit over your head or to either side. Track the ball while taking a good route. Start with tennis balls, then move to softballs.

🥎 Angles and ground balls: Roll or hit balls into right and right-center. Work on getting to the ball, fielding under control, and setting your feet for a strong throw.

🥎 Four-corner calls: Practice loud, clear calls such as “BALL!” “CUT!” “TWO!” and “HOME!” Learn your team’s calls so everyone knows what to do.

🥎 Cutoff and backup practice: Start with RF throwing through the SS cutoff and 2B covering second. Then add the pitcher backing up third, LF providing extra backup at third, and 1B backing up the catcher. Add runners once everyone understands their job!

📣 KNOW YOUR JOB. TALK LOUD. BACK UP YOUR TEAMMATES. FOLLOW YOUR COACH’S PLAY CALL!
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Good right field defense can stop extra bases, create outs, and help prevent runs! 💪🥎

10/29/2026

🥎💗💙 VA ECLIPSE FASTPITCH — MONSTER SLAP DEFENSE

A slapper uses speed and ball placement to put pressure on the defense. Our Monster Slap setup brings players in to challenge the short ball and shallow contact.

We can set this alignment before the pitch against a known left-handed slapper, or the catcher can call it after reading the batter’s stance and position in the box. Everyone needs to hear the call and get set before the pitch!

🥎 THIRD BASE — Come toward home!
Move approximately halfway between third and home, just inside the foul line. This puts you closer to short contact on the third-base side.

🥎 SHORTSTOP — Move inside the diamond!
Set up in front of the baseline between second and third, toward home plate, ready to react to contact through the left side.

🥎 SECOND BASE — Shift in toward first!
Move to the first-base side of the pitcher’s circle, between the circle and the first baseman, as shown in the diagram.

🥎 FIRST BASE — Stay even with the bag!
Hold your depth even with first base and be ready to field or receive a throw, depending on where the ball goes.

🥎 LEFT & RIGHT FIELD — Come straight in!
Move directly forward from your normal positions to the shallow depth shown. Stay in your left- and right-field lanes.

🥎 CENTER FIELD — Close the gap!
Come in to the dirt-and-grass edge behind second base, ready for shallow contact up the middle.

🥎 PITCHER & CATCHER — Hold your starting spots!
The pitcher delivers the pitch and gets ready to field. The catcher receives the pitch, reads the batter, and communicates with the defense.

📣 THE ARROWS SHOW OUR MOVEMENT BEFORE THE PITCH.
Once the ball is hit, read it, call it, and react! Your starting spot prepares you for the play; the ball determines your next move.

This is our called alignment for the batter and situation. Coaches can adjust the depth based on the hitter’s ability to bunt, slap, or drive the ball.

💗💙 HEAR THE CALL. KNOW YOUR SPOT. GET SET. COMMUNICATE! 🥎

10/29/2026

🥎 VA ECLIPSE FASTPITCH — BUNT COVERAGE
When a bunt goes down the first-base side, everyone has a job! This diagram shows our coverage with the pitcher fielding the ball and the defense moving together to get the out.
🥎 Pitcher: Attack the bunt on the first-base side, get control of the ball, set your feet, and make a strong, accurate throw to first.
🥎 Third baseman: Charge toward home, ready to field a bunt on your side. Communicate with the pitcher and catcher so everyone knows who has the ball.
🥎 Catcher: Come out from behind the plate, ready to field a short bunt. Keep your eyes on the play and communicate loudly with your teammates.
🥎 First baseman: Stay at first base and give the pitcher a clear target. Be ready to adjust to the throw while keeping clear of the runner.
🥎 Shortstop: Move over to cover third when the third baseman charges. Keep that bag protected!
🥎 Second baseman: Cover second base and stay alert for advancing runners or another play.
🥎 Right fielder: Move into position behind first base to back up the throw.
🥎 Left fielder: Move into position behind third base to back up a possible throw there.
📣 Communication makes this work! Call “MINE!” when taking the ball, let teammates know where the play is, and move as soon as the bunt is down.
In this coverage, our goal is a controlled out at first while keeping the other bases covered. Every player has a responsibility, even when she never touches the ball!
💙🩷 CHARGE • TALK • COVER • THROW

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