The Official Rules of Softball

The Official Rules of Softball

Author: Amateur Softball Association of America

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9781572432741

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The essential resource for players and fans of the game. Included are the sport's official playing rules, pitching regulations, referee signals, and field diagrams for fast and slow pitch, both 12 inch and 16 inch.


Girls Play to Win Softball

Girls Play to Win Softball

Author: Marty Gitlin

Publisher: Norwood House Press

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1599534657

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Step to the plate and swing for the fences! Softball has grown from a spontaneous game to serious business. What began as an indoor ballgame is now one of the most popular women’s sports. Stars like Joan Joyce and Jennie Finch helped it get there. Now players such as Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are leading the charge. Grab a ball, bat, and glove and get ready to join them! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection's Editor's Choice


Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball

Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball

Author: Rainer Martens

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0736094067

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A comprehensive and original instructional guide to the unique sport of slowpitch. Learn basic to advanced offensive and defensive techniques, as well as expert advice on physical and psychological conditioning.


2020 BlueBook 60 - The Ultimate Guide to Fastpitch Softball Rules

2020 BlueBook 60 - The Ultimate Guide to Fastpitch Softball Rules

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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This is the 12th year publishing the best selling Blue Book 60, the ultimate teaching and reference tool for Umpires, Coaches, and Players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. This 100+ page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of NCAA (collegiate), NFHS (high school), USA Softball (formerly ASA) and USSSA travel team softball rules. Blue Book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 10 seasons now in the US and Canada. If you're a COACH: This guide explains fastpitch rules in an easy to consume format for any level. Learn the important rules, the right way. If you're an ATHLETE: Learn the rules to get an edge on the competition, very easily using the Blue Book 60. If you're a PARENT: Learn the rules before to be a better educated fan and support your teams. If you're an UMPIRE: This guide is a must read, especially if you work multiple levels and need to remember different codes. Additionally the appendix contains several nice umpire tools to help you have better pregame discussions with your partners. 100% of all proceeds go directly toward educating coaches and umpires and also provide officiating scholarships through the non-profit "Zebra Foundation". (http: //projectzebra.org) Additions and updates can be found at http: //bluebook60.com. For more officiating resources (basketball and softball) visit "60 Seconds on Officiating" at http: //ref60.com and http: //gobeyondtherules.com.


Football Rules Illustrated

Football Rules Illustrated

Author: George Sullivan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1985-07-02

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0671612956

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Presents the official rules of football through simple text, photographs, and drawings.


Batter Up!

Batter Up!

Author: Nick Fauchald

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2005-09

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781404817777

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A basic introduction to the game of softball as played by children.


Softball Skills & Drills

Softball Skills & Drills

Author: Judi Garman

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1492583057

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Looking for the ultimate book to help you learn and master softball’s essential skills? Look no further than the guide that has helped develop the game’s top players and most successful teams. This new edition of Softball Skills & Drills is completely updated with more skills, more drills and strategies, and more of the stellar instruction that have made it the top-selling title on the sport. Judi Garman, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, teams with Cal State Fullerton’s Michelle Gromacki to share their secrets to developing and mastering every aspect of the game. With step-by-step instruction, full-color photo sequences, technique tips, and unique insight into the game, you’ll learn every fundamental skill: •Hitting •Bunting •Slap Hitting •Baserunning •Sliding •Fielding •Throwing •Pitching •Catching And with over 230 of the game’s best drills, coverage of team offense and defense, pitch selection, pitch recognition, and in-game strategies, Softball Skills and Drills is simply the most comprehensive and practical guide on the sport. Whether striving to become a complete player or preparing your team for another championship run, Softball Skills &Drills is the one book you cannot be without.


Teach'n Baseball & Softball Handbook/Guide for Parents & Coaches

Teach'n Baseball & Softball Handbook/Guide for Parents & Coaches

Author: Bob Swope

Publisher: Bob Swope, Jacobob Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 097728171X

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This is a practical handbook and guide for parents and coaches that want to help their kids become a better baseball or softball player. It has 300 individual pictures, illustrations and diagrams to show you what to do. It covers all the basics that players will need to become a good baseball or softball player. It is complete with history, playing field size, new parent orientation, training games to play, strategies, stair step training guides, equipment used and a glossary of baseball and softball terminology.


Play Baseball the Ripken Way

Play Baseball the Ripken Way

Author: Cal Ripken (Jr.)

Publisher: Random House Incorporated

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781400061228

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Features illustrated guidelines on baseball fundamantals as drawn from the late Cal Ripken, Sr.'s years as a coach and manager and Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-making career, in a primer with complementary information for parents and coaches.