The Amateur Softball Association of America oversees competitive softball at the youth and adult level throughout the United States. The ASA establishes the size of the field, oversees the implementation of rules and makes sure qualified umpires...
Coed softball is a twist on traditional slowpitch softball in which men and women play at the same time. There are rule differences, however, that make the game slightly different than unisex softball. The rules are in effect to make the game...
Softball is often sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and International Softball Federation. There are numerous rules of the game when playing softball. The rules are very similar to baseball rules.
Softball is a popular competitive sport that is played at a very high level in the United States. The game is dominated by pitchers who can throw a fastball at speeds of 70 mph, which is the equivalent of a fastball exceeding 90 mph in fastball....
The idea of playing softball surfaced in November 1887 in Chicago. Alumni of Harvard and Yale universities were awaiting the outcome of the annual football game between those Ivy League rivals. After hearing that his school had defeated Harvard...
Competitive fast softball is a game dominated by pitching. Pitchers can throw the ball at speeds approaching 70 mph, which is about the same a 95 mph fastball in baseball. Pitchers can also throw risers, drops, curves and changes of pace. All...
Many organized girls softball leagues are sanctioned by the Amateur Softball Association. The ASA also provides rules to ensure that softball is a fun game for kids to play and to build friendships with peers. There are numerous rules that...
Little League softball is designed to give youngsters the opportunity to learn and play, and the rules of the game are designed to give players the opportunity to play the game fairly and safely. The rules also ensure that pitchers don't make any...
Softball as a sport is played the world over. From Australia to Hawaii there are leagues filled with players young and old. Rules vary from league to league, just the same as they vary from age group to age group. Senior softball rules are...
Softball games are administered with many rules that dictate what players can do while pitching, hitting and base running. Official regulations make sure that each team has to play by the same standards, promoting fairness. Playing rules for...
Softball leagues use a variety of ball sizes, offer competition for different age and gender groups, and govern recreational and scholastic play. Most organized leagues play by Amateur Softball Association of America rules. Rules for pitching,...
If you play softball during the Sunflower State Games, the rules you will follow are a modified version of American Softball Association game rules. If you are male, you can play on men's open and recreation teams. The recreation teams are...
Softball is a popular sport all across the country because almost anyone can participate in a league. A variety of different rules, created by the Amateur Softball Association of America and the United States Specialty Sports Association, make the...
Softball games are regularly scheduled for seven innings at the high school and college level. There are reasons that the game may not be able to be completed. When the full seven innings can't be played, the rules may allow the game to be called...
The rules put forward by the Amateur Softball Association of America and the United States Specialty Sports Association govern the bats that players can use in competition. These rules help eliminate injuries caused by illegal bats, making them...
Fastpitch softball is played competitively at the youth, high school, college and professional levels. Fastpitch softball is played with nine defensive players in the field and an additional batter may be used in place of any of the fielders if...
Softball is a highly competitive sport played at the high school, college and professional level by women throughout the United States. The game features pitchers who can throw the ball at speeds of 70 mph or more, which is the equivalent of a...
Softball is a sport played across the country by men, women and children at many levels. Softball is played as slow-pitch, where the pitcher lobs the ball on a slow, high arc or fast-pitch where pitchers fire the ball in at high speeds with a...
Taping the handle of a softball bat can help to improve the grip and make it easier to hold and use. For sanctioned competition play, it is important to follow American Softball Association rules when applying tape to a softball bat. The proper...
Batting average in softball is a statistic used to determine how often a batter gets a hit. The higher the batting average, the more often the player reaches base safely via a hit. Batting average is one of the best statistics in determining the...
The Amateur Softball Association sets numerous rules for pitching in fast-pitch games. The pitcher has just 20 seconds to release the ball after the umpire shouts, "Play ball" or after receiving the ball. Many of the pitching rules apply to both...
Softball base size is set by the Amateur Softball Association, the governing body for the sport in the United States. This association prescribes not only base sizes, but the distance between the bases, the thickness of the bases, and the...
Softball fielders wear gloves to protect their hands from the impact of the ball, and to make fielding it easier. Most gloves are made of leather, or synthetic materials that resemble leather. Players’ gloves must meet certain...
While the sports contain many differences, fast pitch and slow pitch softball have many similarities as well. Much of the equipment and many of the rules and regulations apply to both sports, as the sports essentially use the same rulebook, with a...
Despite their use of bats, balls and gloves, fast pitch and slow pitch softball have a number of differences. Fast pitch attracts competitive players, while softball remains popular with recreational level players. You will notice many of these...
The ASA's rules on obstruction prevent players from hindering an opponent's ability to reach base. Without these rules, which the International Softball Association and USSSA have also adopted, defensive players could use nearly any means...
Softball began as an impromptu way to play baseball indoors during the winter months, but has since become a formalized sport in the United States with several associations dictating the various aspects of the game. Some of these rules...
Outdoor ball games are a great family activity, especially in summer. They promote cardiovascular fitness, improve hand-eye coordination, develop teamwork skills, build kids' confidence and offer an opportunity to get people of different ages and...
Unlike many other sports, which are timed, softball does not have a time limit but rather a set number of outs for each team. This can make it difficult to predict how long a game will last, but it also gives teams the chance to decide a winner...
