Batters, pitchers, fielders, catchers, cartoon animals, and a team page make up 24 printable designs on the diamond, presented as softball coloring pages.
What’s Inside This Collection
Batters
Three pages show players at the plate, swinging a bat, in a helmet, or following through on a swing.
Pitchers
Two pages show pitchers in motion, one in a windmill delivery and one on the mound.
Fielders and Catchers
Six pages show defense, with players leaping to catch, a catcher in gear, an outfielder running, and a little girl with a glove.
Players With Their Gear
Six pages are portraits, including players standing on a giant softball, a girl with a bubble gum bubble, and cute cartoon players holding a ball and bat.
Cartoon Animals and Characters
Four pages add humor, with a cartoon cat, two dogs in caps swinging bats, and a cartoon player with a big smile.
Softballs
Two pages show just the ball, one a giant ball with big stitches and one a ball with flames trailing behind it.
Team Page
One page shows a group of young players with bats, helmets, and gear.
What Softball Coloring Pages Do
Advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics places growth in fine motor skills among the payoffs of structured coloring activities for youngsters ages 2 to 7. The youngest colorists usually enjoy the two plain ball pages and the cartoon players, and older colorists usually prefer the action scenes.
A 2005 Art Therapy Journal study documented measurably lower anxiety following structured coloring activities. Bold stitches on the ball and dynamic poses on the field bring a quiet sort of focus.
Softball began in Chicago in 1887, when a reporter named George Hancock drew up rules for a game first played indoors, and it has two main forms, fastpitch and slow-pitch, with an underhand pitch in both. Women’s fastpitch softball returned to the Olympics for Tokyo 2020 and is planned for Los Angeles in 2028.
How to Color Softball Pages Well
- Ball: a bright yellow with red stitches makes the softball look classic.
- Uniforms: pick two team colors and use them for the shirts, caps, and socks so the players look like a team.
- Gloves: browns and tans with a darker line for the laces.
- Field: green for the grass and a warm brown for the dirt around the bases.
- Flaming ball: layer yellow, orange, and red from the center out so the flames look hot.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Softball Coloring Pages
1. Team Poster
Color the team page and add each player’s name and number to make a poster for a young team.
2. Stitched Softball Picture
Color a ball page, then use a red marker to trace extra stitches for a bold effect.
3. Player Trading Cards
Choose a portrait for the Player Trading Cards, attach the picture to a card using double-sided tape, and write a warm message on the inside.
4. Game Day Banner
To make the Game Day Banner, color several pages, cut them out, and tape the row to a string, leaving a gap between pieces.
5. Softball Bookmark
Color a tall player page, mark a narrow column and cut it neatly along the line, and poke a hole at the top and tie on a ribbon tassel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the six fielder and catcher pages really free?
Yes, the six fielder and catcher pages and the other 18 coloring pages are all free to keep, and no registration is needed.
Can the two pitcher pages be colored digitally?
Yes, the two pitcher pages load on screen; a tablet replaces the printer for that.
How did softball begin?
Softball began in Chicago in 1887, when a reporter named George Hancock drew up rules for a game first played indoors.
Is softball an Olympic sport?
Women’s fastpitch softball appeared at the Olympics from 1996 to 2008, returned for Tokyo 2020, and is planned for Los Angeles in 2028.
What is the difference between fastpitch and slow-pitch?
Both use an underhand pitch, and fastpitch is thrown quickly while slow-pitch is a gentler, arcing throw.
Which pages show batters and pitchers?
Three pages show batters and two show pitchers.
Which softball pages are friendliest for young colorists?
The two ball pages and the cartoon players give young children big, easy areas to color.
What can be crafted with softball pages in a classroom?
One finished softball page can be reused as the Team Poster project, the Stitched Softball Picture activity, and the Player Trading Cards idea. Still available are the Game Day Banner activity and the Softball Bookmark idea.
The plate, the mound, and the whole field are covered. Each of these 24 pages is entirely free, whatever the device. Colored pages can be published on Pinterest boards or Facebook feeds by selecting the sharing tool.
