You need to be able to throw long distances, hit a ball, catch a ball, run somewhat quickly and throw accurately. Another important "skill" is not being afraid to get dirty. It takes practice, but softball is a wonderful game.
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The basics skills would be catching, throwing, batting, base running, and pitching. These skills not necessary pitching should be mastered and perfected by all softball players.
If all players are good with all these skills a team will be successful during games.
Throwing in itself is a skill. If you're referring to the movement within the skill of throwing. you have to consider your grip, the planting of the foot, having proper set up of your hands prior to throw, release point and follow through.
Softball has 3 basic skills fielding, batting and baserunning..
Things you should consider when training.. strengthening your leg, core and upper body
Make sure to practice proper footwork and be light on your feet
remember proper baserunning.
focus on power and speed on training
You need to be able to throw a softball, catch a softball, hit a softball, swing a bat, communicate with your teammate's, pump up each other when they are down. If one person on your team is down everyone on your team is down.