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.

ASA 12U Softball Rules

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Linda Tarr Kent

The Amateur Softball Association -- ASA -- sets rules and regulations for softball. Also known as the Junior Olympic program, the ASA’s youth division is one of the country’s largest kids’ sports organizations. Governing men's and women's softball, ASA rules are modified to accommodate players’ ages.