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MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Contest: Girls Softball Division Now Included (Finally!)

Sofball player running basesAs a young girl growing up with three sisters and a dad who was a good enough baseball pitcher to be invited to join the White Sox farm system (just before leaving to fight in the Pacific in WWII), I will never forget the long summer nights of playing baseball in our backyard with all the neighborhood kids. My dad was a favorite with the neighborhood boys.

Metal Cleats Allowed in High School Softball, Says NFHS

The NFHS rule allowing metal cleats and metal toe plates in high school softball has sparked controversy and has been rejected by the states of Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts and in ASA play for safety reasons.

2009 Softball Rules Changes Address Pitchers, Batters

Three rules revisions were made by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee regarding the pitcher-batter relationship at its annual meeting June 9-11 in Indianapolis. The rules changes subsequently were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Fast-Pitch Softbal Rules

Some specific rules for fast-pitch softball vary by age, skill level and organization, but here are the basic rules.

Basic Softball Equipment and Gear

Basic equipment and gear for softball includes the ball, glove, bat, helmet, catcher's equipment, sliding shorts and sliders

Ten Things To Remember After Your Child's Team Loses

No matter how talented your child may be, there are going to days when he doesn't play his best, or when, despite his best effort, his team loses.  How you manage both the ups, and the inevitable downs, will play a large role in whether your child has a successful youth sports experience.  Here are ten things to keep in mind after your child's team loses or he doesn't perform up to his expectations.

Buying Softball Cleats

Guide to buying softball cleats.

Softball (Fast Pitch)

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Softball Gloves

Ryan Farrar, Assistant Product Manager at Rawlings, talks about how to choose a softball glove.

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