Softball Tips for Baserunning
Science or art? Ask Chris Giugliano and he’ll tell you that base running is a lot of both. The manager of the Sparta (N.J.) 12-and-under...
Don’t Ever Let Your Catchers Frame a Pitch
I suspect the title of this article might have got your attention. It would seem that I am advocating having catchers stop doing something...
Softball Pitching – The Essentials
Pitching is the heart and soul of Fast Pitch Softball. I’ve heard various estimates, 80%, 90%, etc., but suffice to say that the game...
Monica Abbott on Fastpitch Softball
Monica Abbott may be the most dominant softball pitcher of all time. After breaking Cat Osterman's NCAA career strikeout record with 2,276 punchouts, Abbott...
Softball Fielding Tips – Developing a Middle Infielder
This article will address the defensive fundamentals for the middle infielders in the sport of Fastpitch softball. It does not matter what level an...
Protect Home Plate! How to Correctly Receive Throws and Block the Dish
The most important job of the catcher, second only to receiving the pitch, is to protect home plate. While some leagues have specific rules...
SOFTBALL INJURY PREVENTION
Throughout their entire season, softball players are consistently throwing. This often causes the shoulder to become sore, stiff, or even injured if the muscles...