In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Find the "c" curves of the stitching on the softball. Then, place your four fingers inside the "c" on the top of the ball, and your thumb in the middle of the "c" on the bottom of the ball. Make sure the ball lays flush to your palm. There are no hard rules about how to grip the softball in fast-pitch softball. However, using the 4-seam grip generally allows you to pitch the ball with the most power. If it feels comfortable, you can place the pads of your fingers on the seam of the top "c" curve to help you grip the ball more securely. First, stand on top of the pitcher's plate with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then, move your dominant foot (the foot that is on the same side as your throwing arm) just in front of the plate with your heel touching the front plate. Stagger your non-dominant foot (the foot on the side of your gloved hand) in back of the plate with your toes touching the plate. For example, if you're right-handed and throw with your right hand, stand with your right foot at in front of the plate with your left foot at the back. If you're left-handed, stand with your left foot at the front of the plate and your right toes touching the back of the plate. The pitcher's plate in fast-pitch softball is 6 inches (15cm)wide, so your feet will only be staggered a bit to start. Both of your feet have to be touching the plate when you start your pitch. Once you've gotten into the correct pitching stance, grip the ball with your throwing arm and place it into the palm of the glove. Then, bend your arms so that you're holding the ball and glove right in the center of your chest. Keep the ball in the glove until you're ready to start going through the pitching motions. Make sure that you maintain good posture by keeping your shoulders pulled back but relaxed. Keeping your shoulders back will help you maintain focus and control, while staying relaxed will avoid building tension in your muscles that can lead to injury.
Summary: Grip the ball inside the seam curves to do a 4-seam grip. Stagger your feet over the pitcher's plate to set up your stance. Hold the ball in the pocket of your glove at your chest.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: We smell perfume in notestop notes, middle/heart notes, and base notesand a scent's base note is what lasts longest on your skin. Make sure to pick a sexy, warm base note that will continue to smell seductive. Vanilla is warm and sensual, making it a perfect base note. Spicier base notes are deep, warm, and proven to arouse men. Look for a scent with notes of sandalwood, musk, or cinnamon. Sweet, fresh citrus scents are known to be extremely appealing. Choose a perfume that balances out a fresh orange scent with a light floral to keep the fragrance mature and sophisticated. Other clean scents include gardenia, white freesia and dewy greens. Sometimes simple is bestjust refresh your natural scent by taking a shower. Use natural soap and shampoo products that don't contain strong fragrances. Smelling clean and freshly showered is incredibly appealing. Floral fragrances are said to remind men of elderly women, such as their grandmotherand any scent that reminds a man of his grandmother is a definite no! If you're drawn to florals, you can still avoid this pitfall by choosing a fragrance that incorporates florals with different notes. This combination creates a sexy, sophisticated effect and is proven to make men perceive you as up to 12 pounds lighter, which can be a big confidence boost. Choose a floral scent like vanilla orchid infused with pepper or white woods to give it a spicy edge. This is one floral that men find extremely attractive, so look for this scent in a fragrance's layered notes. The scent is soft and subtle, but not overpoweringly floral. Lavender is another great optionit's a relaxing and alluring scent, proven to drawn men in. It's natural and lightly floral, but not too strong. One of the most effective scents to attract a man is, oddly enough, a combination of pumpkin pie and lavender. While this may sound like a strange combination, you can replicate it with a more subtle mix of vanilla and lavender notes. If the label describes it as musky, spicy or woodsy, people often assume the fragrance will be more masculine. However, these multidimensional scents smell great on women as well and have proven to attract men.
Summary: Find a perfume with a warm base note. Choose a spicy scent. Pick a clean, fresh scent. Refresh your natural scent. Avoid overly floral scents. Choose a spicy floral fragrance. Look for lily-of-the-valley scents. Use a scent with notes of lavender. Don't be scared off by a masculine-sounding perfume.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: These may initially reduce pain and provide temporary relief. These are not a long term solution to this problem. Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, and aspirin can help to reduce pain and inflammation. Other simple interventions can include keeping weight off of your foot and applying ice to reduce inflammation. These should not be used long-term. If you are experiencing severe, chronic pain you should see a doctor. New shoes with the right shape and comfort level can help to relieve symptoms. Purchase shoes with wider toe boxes. This extra room will provide some relief. Make sure your shoes have enough cushioning. Avoid shoes that pinch toes or high heels while treating this condition. This is often the only treatment needed for this conditions. This consists of putting a flexible pad under the metatarsal and toe in your shoe. This pad cushions the area. This changes the weight bearing on the toe and increases range of motion in the foot. Only do this if all other treatments haven't worked. Surgery is invasive and there are always risks so it is best to try all other options before resulting to surgery. Surgery can be done to remove a small section of the bone to decrease the length of the second toe and relieve extra weight bearing. Bone shortening is the most common type of surgery for this condition. Other bones in the foot can be lengthened with silicone inserts by a surgeon. Bone lengthening is not as common as other surgical methods. This type of surgery is more invasive and has more risk for complications.
Summary:
Try over the counter pain relievers. Consider buying new shoes. See a podiatrist to get special orthotic inserts. Talk to a doctor about surgical options.