[header] How to play first base in fast pitch softball [title] Get a first base glove or a regular infield glove. [step] It would be great if it was already broken in. [title] Stand about 4-5 steps in front of the base, depending on how fast you can get back to the base. 
[step] Also be around two feet from the baseline. [title] Stand in your position, knees bent and glove in grounding position or out in front of you when the batter is in the batter's box.