** DEFENSE **
* 2ND BASE & SHORTSTOP*
*I Am an IMPACT Player*
MY MIDDLE INFIELD *IQ*
The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary is that little "EXTRA"
I am a Leader on the team and communicate (loudly) plays and outs
I'm athletic & LOVE to play infield
I've been taught how to watch & understand pitch calls.
I shift/ align myself on the field with each specific signal from the catcher and batter
I hand signal the outfield each play after reading the pitch call
I understand Relays & Cuts
I've been taught many defensive situations & strategies
I understand how to properly tag a player on a fielding play & steal
I know how to adjust to a slapper
I understand how to cover bases on 2nd & 3nd
I have good instincts and can adjust rapidly
I have a previous D1 Middle Infielder as a training coach
I listen carefully to my coaches and learn quickly
I train very hard at training lessons and stay positive
I've been taught proper footwork
I've been taught & know how to dive
I've been taught & know how to field "duck snorts" & fly balls
I've been taught & know how to field a line drive
I've been taught & know how to field grounders
I've been taught bunt coverage
I'm not afraid to play tough D
Did I say I LOVE to play infield yet???
2ND BASE & SHORTSTOP
Play Like a Champion Today! (Lou Holtz)
Gianna Russo
Softball
DEFENSE
*Updated*
2nd BASE HIGHLIGHTS
Do your best with every opportunity given to you!
*Video is 3.58 minutes long
Gianna Russo
Softball
DEFENSE
*Updated*
Shortstop HIGHLIGHTS
Do your best with every opportunity given to you!
*Video is 4.37 minutes long
*Mama T's Shortstop & 2nd Base FAVORITES*
'Cause a Girls' got to have her Favorites!
Gianna Russo #77
*Shortstop*
Catching Flyballs
in the
Outfield Short Highlight Video
*Video is 54 seconds
PGF Midwest- Strike Out Cancer
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
GREAT Backhand Play-
OUT at 2nd!
*Video is 15 seconds long
Clearwater Fall Classic
Russo # 77 @ Shortstop
Makes Diving Play Stopping Runners
*Video is 14 seconds long
PGF Midwest- Strike Out Cancer
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd
Bunt Coverage-Covers 1st for OUT then throws to HOME and Gets Runner!
vs. Naper Diamonds
*Video is 24 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Cool Play Off of 1st Baseman--OUT!!
vs. Epic National
Video is 18 seconds long
TC Super 72
Russo #77 Shortstop
DIVING Play
&
Throw on KNEES to 1st!
*Video is 26 seconds with slow motion
Atlanta Legacy :
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Diving play @ 2nd
Hard hit grounder stopped
Throw on her Knees-
OUT at 1st!
*The video is 20 seconds w slow motion
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Cool Play!
Grounder deflected by 3rd Baseman
-Picked up by Russo- HARD throw
Out @ 1st!
vs. Missouri Bombers
*Video is 20 seconds long
Top Club Invitational
Oklahoma City
Russo #77@ 2nd Base
Back Up 1st Base-
Throws ball to HOME- OUT!
*Video is 14 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Double Play! 3rd to 2nd- 2nd to 1st!
vs. Batbusters MW
*Video is 14 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in DEEP Left field
vs. Turnin2
This video is 15 seconds long
Alliance HFL National Qualifier
Orland Park, IL (10/2021)
Russo #77 @ 2nd
Catches a hard hit
fly ball!
vs. Elite Extreme
This Video is 23 seconds long
Scenic City Showcase TN :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Caught a hard hit line drive
(vs Alabama Twisters)
*The video is 18 seconds long w/ slow mo
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Great "Duck Snort" Catch.
Hits the fence but holds onto the ball!
vs. Turnin2
This video is 13 seconds long
Clearwater Fall Classic
Russo @ Shortstop
"Ducksnort" Catch
in
LEFT Field
*This video is 6 seconds long
GIANNA RUSSO #77
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
2020-2021*
DEFENSE*
This video shows
ALL 4 Positions
*Thru Summer 2021
*This video is 4.54 minutes long
**SHORTSTOP **
I Play Like A Girl... Try to Keep Up Please!
**NOTE--->UPDATING OF THE SHORT VIDEO FILES BELOW IS NECESSARY **
PGF Midwest- Strike Out Cancer
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
GREAT Backhand Play-
OUT at 2nd!
*Video is 15 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Backhands a Hard Hit Grounder
OUT at 3rd!
*Video is 12 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational Scottsdale, AZ
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in Center field
vs CA Firecrackers
This video is 8 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
PICKLE Play between 2nd & 3rd base-
Russo TAGS Runner OUT!
*Video is 12 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational Scottsdale, AZ
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in Center field
vs CA Firecrackers
This video is 10 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational Scottsdale, AZ
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in Center field
vs AZ Storm
This video is 12 seconds long
Saint Louis Fall Showcase 1
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard hit hopper-
Out at 1st
This video is 7 seconds
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in DEEP Left field
vs. Turnin2
This video is 15 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Great "Duck Snort" Catch.
Hits the fence but holds onto the ball!
vs. Turnin2
This video is 13 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Cool Play!
Grounder deflected by 3rd Baseman
-Picked up by Russo
Out @ 1st!
vs. Missouri Bombers
*Video is 20 seconds long
TCS Super 72
Midlothian, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, Out at 1st
*Russo makes 3 Plays to end Inning!
Out #1
*The Video is 13 seconds long
TCS Super 72
Midlothian, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, Out at 1st
*Russo makes 3 Plays to end Inning!
Out # 2
*The Video is 9 seconds long
TCS Super 72
Midlothian, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, Out at 1st
*Russo makes 3 Plays to end Inning!
Out # 3
*The Video is 8 seconds long
TCS Super 72
Midlothian, IL
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, Out at 1st (Another inning!!)
*The Video is 8 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational Scottsdale, AZ
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
High Fly Ball Catch
vs Batbusters
This video is 10 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard Hit Grounder Hopper- Out at 2nd Base!
vs. Turnin2
This video is 11 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, steps on 2nd to get lead runner- OUT
vs. Turnin2
This video is 15 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard hit Hopper
Out @ 1st!
*This video is 9 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard Hit Grounder
Fielded with a backhand OUT @ 1st!
*This video is 10 seconds long
Louisville Slugger Summer Swing 2020
Russo #77 Shortstop
Grounder...Throw to 2nd, Lead Runner Out!
*This video is 13 seconds long
TC Sparkler
Russo #77
Defensive Play @ Shortstop
Grounder to 1st-OUT!
*This video is 11 seconds long
Arizona Fall Invitational
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
PICKLE Play between 2nd & 1st base-
Runner tagged OUT!
*Video is 12 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
2 Outs, Hard hit Grounder Out @ 1st!
*This video is 10 seconds long
TC Sparkler
Russo #77
Defensive Play @ Shortstop
Grounder-Out at 1st!
*Wet Clay field
*This video is 10 seconds long
Summer Kickoff Bettendorf, Iowa
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder, Out at 1st
*The Video is 8 seconds long*
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Line Drive...Out at 1st!
*This video is 11 seconds long
Summer Kickoff Bettendorf, Iowa
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Double Play-Grounder, Flip to 2nd, Out at 1st
*The Video is 23 seconds long*
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Line Drive Catch!
Out!
*This video is 11 seconds long
Scenic City Showcase TN :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Defensive play behind the pitcher throw out at 1st base
(vs EC Bullets)
*The video is 16 seconds long
Louisville Slugger Summer Swing
Russo #77 Shortstop
Grounder...Heads Up Throw to Home for OUT!
*This video is 13 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard hit Grounder
Throw to 2nd
Lead Runner Out!
*This video is 9 seconds long
Veterans Tribute Showcase Atlanta :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder- fielders choice out at 2nd base
(vs Finesse)
*The video is 12 seconds long
PGF Midwest Stars & Stripes
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 Shortstop
Grounder, Flip to 2nd for OUT!
*This video is 7 seconds long
Veterans Tribute Showcase Atlanta :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Hard hit to shortstop, G sticks with it and is determined to get the out at 1st base!
Out #3!
(vs Finesse)
*The video is 17 seconds long*
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Fly Ball Catch
in Left Field
vs. Missouri Bombers
*Video is 14 seconds
Clearwater Fall Classic
Russo @ Shortstop
Ducksnort Catch
*This video is 7 seconds long
** SECOND BASE **
Forget the Glass Slippers this Princess wears CLEATS!
**NOTE--->UPDATING OF THE VIDEO FILES BELOW IS NECESSARY **
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Double Play! 3rd to 2nd- 2nd to 1st!
vs. Batbusters MW
*Video is 14 seconds long
Scenic City Showcase
Dalton, GA
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Great Catch behind
1st in Foul Territory near
Right Field Line
This Video is 10 seconds long
Top Club Invitational
Oklahoma City
Russo #77@ 2nd Base
Back Up 1st Base-
Throws ball to HOME- OUT!
*Video is 14 seconds long
Alliance HFL National Qualifier
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd
Catches a hard hit
fly ball!
vs. Elite Extreme
This Video is 23 seconds long
Saint Louis Fall Showcase 1
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder-
Out at 1st
This video is 7 seconds
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
*Double Play*
vs EC Bullets- Schunte
Video is 11 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder w Backhand
vs EC Bullets- Schunte
Video is 11 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder Play
vs EC Bullets- Schunte
Video is 8 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Hard hit hopper
Grounder Play
Video is 8 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
High Fly ball Catch
Video is 8 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Bunt Coverage
Video is 8 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder
vs Starz Gold
Video is 11 seconds long
AFCS Championship
Oklahoma City, OK
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder
vs Starz Gold
Video is 11 seconds long
Midwest Pre-Nationals
St Charles, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Catches a Line Drive!
Video is 8 seconds long
Midwest Pre-Nationals
St Charles, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Tags lead Runner- OUT
Video is 8 seconds long
Midwest Pre-Nationals
St Charles, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Fields a hard hit
OUT @ 1st!
Video is 11 seconds long
Midwest Pre-Nationals
St Charles, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Fields a Ducksnort
OUT!
Video is 11 seconds long
Midwest Pre-Nationals
St Charles, IL
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Fields a Grounder
OUT @ 1st!
Video is 11 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder-
Tags Runner going to 2nd-
Tries for Double Play
vs. Iowa Premiere Dickel
*Video is 17 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
CUT OFF PLAY
Ball hit to Center-
Cut off to Russo-
Russo throw to 3rd-
OUT @ 3rd!
vs. Zephyr-KC
*Video is 17 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Grounder
Out @ 1st
vs. Texas Glory-Way
*Video is 12 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Bunt Coverage-
Out @ 1st
vs. Batbusters-MW
*Video is 13 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Bunt Coverage at 1st base
Out @ 1st
vs. Iowa Premiere- Dickel
*Video is 12 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Fly Ball Catch
vs. Texas Glory-Way
*Video is 9 seconds long
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Fly Ball "Duck Snort" Catch
in Right Field
vs. Zephyr KC
*Video is 11 seconds long
TC Sparkler
Russo #77
*FIRST BASE POSITION*
Grounder to 1st-OUT!
*This video is 11 seconds long
Alliance Team New Jersey Summer Invitationals
New Jersey
Russo #77 @ 1st Base
Double Play- Tag at 1st then throw to 2nd Base
Nationals v Virginia Glory
Alliance Fast Pitch- NEFL
*This video is 14 seconds long
IDT Colorado
Russo # 77 @ 1st Base
Bunt Coverage-
OUT @ 1st!
vs. Arizona Hot Shots
Video is 8 seconds long
** MORE FLY BALLS & "DUCK SNORT" CATCHES **
Always on My Toes & Will do ANYTHING to Get the Ball!
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch
vs. Turnin2
This video is 8 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
"Duck Snort" Catch in Left field
vs. Turnin2
This video is 15 seconds long
TC Super 72
Russo #77 Shortstop
"Duck Snort Catch"
*Video is 11 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
High Fly "Duck Snort" Caught in Centerfield
*This video is 11 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Fly ball - Running Catch for OUT!
*This video is 11 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
High Fly "Duck Snort"
Caught near 2nd base
*This video is 11 seconds long
TC Sparkler
Russo #77
Defensive Play @ Shortstop
Catches a High Fly Ball
*This video is 11 seconds long
Alliance HFL Michigan Qualifier
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Fly Ball Catch-Out!
vs. Turnin2
This video is 8 seconds long
Providence Catholic
Russo #12 @ 3rd
Fly Ball- Russo Calls Off Others for the Catch-OUT!
vs Marion Catholic
This video is 9 seconds long
Veterans Tribute Atlanta
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
G catches a "Duck snort" at short
vs Florida Impact Premiere
*The video is 10 seconds long*
Veterans Tribute Atlanta :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
G catches a "Duck snort" behind 3rd base
vs Florida Impact Premiere
*The video is 11 seconds long*
Colorado Fireworks :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
G's catches 2 "Duck snorts" same inning
Out #1-Caught ball hit off slapper behind 3rd
*The Video is 8 seconds
Colorado Fireworks :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
G's catches 2 "Duck snorts" same inning
Out #2-Caught Fly ball to short
*The video is 9 seconds long*
TC USA Nationals
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Catches Fly Ball for Out
*Video is 10 seconds*
Scenic City Showcase TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Catches a high fly ball for out
(vs EC Bullets)
*The video is 18 seconds long*
** TAG.....You're OUT!! **
* Infield Tags *
Alliance HFL Summer Championship
Russo #77 @ 2nd Base
Tags out runner for Out
vs. Iowa Premiere-Dickel
*Video is 21 seconds long
ASA / USA Nationals
Chattanooga, TN
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Grounder...Tags lead runner for out!
*This video is 11 seconds long
PGF Midwest Stars & Stripes
Orland Park, IL
Russo #77 Shortstop
1st Base Runner Attempt to Steal but Tagged OUT by Russo!
*This video is 7 seconds long
Scenic City Showcase TN :
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
G Tags runner out going to 3rd -tries for double play
(vs Alabama Twisters)
*The video is 12 seconds long*
St Louis, MO Showcase
Russo #77 @ Shortstop
Aggressive Tag at 3rd base... OUT!
*The edited video is 10 seconds long* -->
2020 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO - *DEFENSE*
The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary is that little "EXTRA"
GIANNA RUSSO #77
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
*DEFENSE*
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*This video is 4.02 minutes long
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Gianna Russo
Twitter: @Gmrusso77
Primary Positions: SHORTSTOP / 3rd
