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Fastpitch softball is a competitive sport that is played all over the world. This is a sport that is mainly played by women. Whilst it might not be the most famous sport in the world, fastpitch softball is a great sport to watch or participate in. For those of you who are interested in playing …
Just like on-field officials in other sports, baseball umpires face a lot of criticism for missed calls, or calls that the crowd or players disagree with. This happens no matter the level of play. But what a lot of people don’t understand is how hard the job of an umpire actually is. There is a …
A game of softball has a lot of elements in play at once. From the players to the umpires to the ball itself, things can get hectic pretty easily. As a result, sometimes a player will make contact with an umpire. Whether this is accidental or deliberate, it can come with some harsh consequences for …
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Softball is an underappreciated sport but due to this fact, many teams often have a mixed number of players. While some teams have enough players to make substitution benches, others can barely scrape together enough players for a game. So, what is the minimum number of players needed for a game of softball and what …
If you are new to softball, then you may have heard of a rule known as the ‘mercy’ rule. The name itself can sound pretty scary but what is the mercy rule really and how does it work? Here we are going to be looking at the mercy rule, what it is and how it …
Softball can be a complicated game at times, but having good umpires to manage the plays of the game helps it move smoothly and fairly. Softball umpires are there to enforce the rules, make fair and accurate calls, and overall make sure that the game goes as smoothly as possible for all the players involved. …
Normally, when you’re watching a game of softball your attention is unlikely to be on the umpires. When there’s so much going on in terms of the players and the ball, it’s easy for the umpires to blend into the background. However, umpires play a vital role in a game of softball; so much so …
Baseball is a popular sport that many people enjoy. In America, baseball is divided into many leagues, but the two main and most popular are the Minor and Major Baseball League. The beauty of baseball is that if you are passionate about the game and you want to make a career out of it, there …
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