Incredible defensive reaction time and other College Softball World Series stuff, a breakdown
What Happened
The College Softball World Series is in full swing, and the action on the field is nothing short of captivating. In a closely contested game between Oklahoma State and Tennessee, the defensive intensity is palpable. Tennessee's center fielder, Jada Coleman, showcases her impressive range, diving to make a spectacular play in the outfield. The Volunteers' defense is swarming, gobbling up every ball hit their way. The shortstop makes a heads-up play, racing back to snag a fly ball in front of the left fielder. The relay throw home keeps the game close, as Tennessee preserves their slim 2-1 lead. In another sequence, Oklahoma State's pitcher sets up the batter beautifully, mixing a devastating rise ball with a nasty drop ball that freezes the hitter for a strikeout. The catcher's enthusiasm is contagious, as she celebrates the punchout with a series of expressive head nods. Later, Coleman steps up to the plate for Oklahoma State, displaying her impressive plate discipline. She battles through a lengthy at-bat, fouling off pitch after pitch before finally driving one into the outfield for a base hit. Her infectious smile and positive attitude are a testament to the spirit of the game. The tension mounts in the late innings, as Oklahoma State threatens to tie the game. The Volunteers' third baseman fields a ground ball and throws to second, but the runner is called safe, much to the dismay of the Tennessee coaching staff. The crowd erupts, sensing the potential for a dramatic comeback. Throughout the game, the small dimensions of the college softball field are on full display. Bunts that bounce over the pitcher's head turn into easy doubles, while powerful swings result in towering home runs. The infielders must be quick and decisive, as the hot corner becomes a prime battleground. As the game reaches its climax, the fans are on the edge of their seats, captivated by the high-stakes action unfolding before them. The College Softball World Series continues to deliver moments of pure excitement and sportsmanship, showcasing the passion and skill of these talented student-athletes.
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Click timestamps to jump to that momenthere's another mashup from the college
softball World Series again it's not all
the plays it's not the best plays it's
just I I've recorded a bunch of the
games and then I just scrubbed through
and I'm sharing with you what I found
because I really enjoyed this and I'll
have another one coming out after this
one of just the championship games
because Oklahoma was kind of fun but
this is the World Series leading up to
that and what I enjoyed out of what I
saw so let's get into it now everyone
knows the fields are pretty small which
means a bunt can bounce over the
pitcher's head and then roll into the
Outfield and just go for a double I
think that's just a double you could
also show bunt act like you're gonna
bunt pull back and then just hit a homer
easy enough and fun but the small Fields
also mean the infielders have to be so
good and quick and decisive with what
they're gonna do and it also means the
Hot Corner is pretty hot oh
oh badass and then a smile at the end
because she knows it's badass so yeah
The Field's small who cares they're good
I saw this guy they showed him I think
they were trying to show his nachos but
I saw that straw and that rapper and I
was like what is that I've never seen
just take this take the paper off is he
gonna leave that on do people do this I
asked three people around the office and
everyone said I don't I've never done
that but he's there he's there he looks
good go Tigers he's got his nachos all
right Oklahoma Stanford strike three
swinging outside the batter immediately
turns walks to her teammate says first
pitch is a strike right over the plate
timid says okay how do you know that
they're gonna pitch me the same way they
pitched you they could change it up a
lot never mind yeah I believe you swing
up the middle fielded throne but she's
so safe because like I said the
infielders have to be so good so thanks
for the tip appreciate that for first
pitch strike right over the middle all
over it just like this fan watch this
1-0 pitch fouled back into the crowd
this guy's all over this ball got it got
it oh oh who wants who wants it who
wants it going back to his playing days
making plays you know what made plays
Tennessee's defense center fielder
covering ground diving play right there
Oklahoma State could not do anything
Tennessee was gobbling everything up
that's out of a play and then later on
the shortstop's gonna run back snag that
one in front of the left field or they
kind of collide but it's all in good fun
I mean that's a a really nice play
battling the Sun as well going back on a
weirdly hit ball later on they had a
runner on first balls hit deep they're
sending her home the relay home and bam
done trying to make a two-nothing game a
2-1 game not on Tennessee's watch
defense this whole game it was very
impressive the scoop the tag go Vols no
balls yeah
also at an awesome sequence of pitching
I liked in this one another rise ball
rise ball 0-2 Frozen on the drop ball
that's crazy I really never synced it
before I really watched this but what
these pitchers are doing and setting
them up it's really impressive see the
one ball keeps going up she swings at it
the next ball she thinks it's gonna keep
going up the same way but she's like I'm
gonna let that be because it's too high
instead she lets it be and it drops
right into the glove or a strikeout
watch it again this pitch up top swings
fouls it off says I gotta let that those
High ones go I can't be chasing lets it
go it stays and drops a little for
strike three really cool the catcher
loves it I like it I enjoyed that that's
cool that's pitching a little drop balls
that Top Spin on it batter's like oh yep
you're right I'm out
here's a great at bat by center fielder
for Oklahoma Jada Coleman she swings big
at that one and then takes that that one
doesn't think it's there oh and two
fouls it back puts smile on her face
that's what all the girls in Oklahoma
did no matter what they were just like
let's just smile have some fun they've
never lost so it's pretty easy fights
off that one fights off that one these
are all 73 miles per hour that was a
little drop ball lets it Go 73 again
fights it off that one outside two and
twos to count 74 miles per hour fights
it off finally gets another off-speed
pitch low goes with the center field
what an at bat she was awesome all
tournaments you're my favorite center
fielder to watch she went out and got
every single ball Bam Bam Bam catcher
for Florida State having some fun with
the camera in between Innings and then
just real I like I like catcher head
nods I always have even MLB I like it
but I like giving the sign you know two
and then giving a little head nod like
yep come on you got it here we go
catches the ball goes to throw it back
the Bat gets in between their line of
vision they can't see each other so she
hesitates the bat leaves and she's like
oh there you are we will resume playing
now it doesn't matter
hi
she was very expressive all game giving
a lot of head knives come on come on you
got this come on right to my glove you
got it that one's putting play this one
a contested pitch the fans were not
happy about this one showing bunt the
pitch strike freezes it holds it this
kid that's middle middle
open your eyes ump and then I don't know
what she said at the end and maybe we
don't need to know or want to know what
she said the end but the kids were upset
they wanted that pitch next pitch put in
play to Second out at first everybody is
happy especially player from last year's
Florida State team who's not playing
this year but she was in the crowd l l i
don't know about all that all right back
to Tennessee Oklahoma State Tennessee's
up two but they've got two on and no
outs Oklahoma State they need something
they need a ground ball oh they get one
third base they get the out at second
can they turn to no safe the coach
really wanted that
yes
out
safe
she's safe she's safe
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