Softball Guide: Pitching Tips, ASA Rules and Tryout Drills

Softball pitching tips for slowpitch and fastpitch focus on wrist flick and windmill techniques. Understanding the latest ASA rules on obstruction and substitutions is critical for competitive league play.

Rules on International Tiebreakers in Women's Fastpitch Softball

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jeff Gordon

The "international tiebreaker" rule refers to the extra-inning rules set by the International Softball Federation. If a game under ISF rules is tied after seven innings, the tiebreaker rule is put into effect. The ISF rules apply to both fastpitch and slowpitch softball, although in the United States they are more widely used in fastpitch games. The intent of the rule is to bring extra-inning games to a speedier conclusion.

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How Far Apart Are the Bases in Fastpitch 10U Softball?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jeff Gordon

Fastpitch softball diamonds are much smaller than baseball diamonds. At the higher levels, it is a quick game dominated by pitching, defense and speed. Bunting and slap-hitting are key offensive weapons and the third baseman and first baseman often play in tight.

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