In the vast world of sports, softball stands out like a shimmering diamond on a sunlit field. It’s more than just baseball’s close relative; it’s a game with its own identity, rhythm, and quirks. One of the most captivating facets of softball is its distinctive style of pitching – a whirl of arms that ends … Read more
Softball is a fast-paced and exciting sport that requires quick reflexes, coordination, and strategic thinking. As with any sport, there are numerous statistics that measure a player’s performance. One statistic that stands out a bit from the crowd is the Put Out (or PO for short). If you are new to softball, you may be … Read more
Weather is one of the biggest factors when it comes to a softball game. This is especially true on hot sunny days for those that have sensitivity to light. Infielders and outfielders can wear sunglasses, but what about pitchers? Can Softball Pitchers wear Sunglasses? In most softball leagues pitchers can wear sunglasses. There are no … Read more
Softball can sometimes become a game of which team makes the least amount of mistakes. These mistakes can include base running errors, not playing the correct defensive alignment, keeping a pitching in to long, and many more. One of these mistakes, which leads to runners advancing is when an illegal pitch is called. But we … Read more
One of the more complicated rules in softball is when Obstruction is called. At a high level view, it probably sounds like an easy rule to call for an umpire. However, it can turn to be quite controversial in some cases especially when it factors into who wins or who loses a game. The rule … Read more
There are two softball terms that you may hear used around the field that may be unfamiliar to you. If you’ve ever heard designated player or flex player but have no idea what they actually mean – then you’re in luck. These players make the game of softball unique, and can provide a coach with … Read more
