Making a "Sock / Safety Ball"
You will find that
the sock ball will come in handy for many drills. It will
also be a favorite of young inexperienced players, young teeball
or softball players because the sock ball is much softer than
a baseball. The sock ball is very easy to make.
- Start with
a pair of socks.
- Roll the
socks up into a ball. Make sure the ball isn't too big;
however, it does not have be the same size as a baseball.
- Once you've
rolled the socks, take duct or masking tape and start
to wrap the socks. Do not use too much tape, only enough
to cover the socks (if you add too many layers of tape,
the ball will be too hard).
At the start of
the season, you should have at least 6 sock balls ready for
practice. You can use the sock ball for catching drills, pop
fly drills, as well as hitting drills.
