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As the leader in the sport of softball, our commitment to athlete safety is our top priority. USA Softball will not tolerate ANY abuse – physical, mental, emotional or sexual. That is why for over 10 years, USA Softball has required background checks for all adults on the field of play in our Youth/Junior Olympic (JO) program.
- Official Rulebook
Since its inception, USA Softball has continued to establish...
- Official Rulebook
Learn the basics of softball, a variation of baseball, with this web page. Find out the object, players, equipment, scoring, and rules of the game, as well as some examples and photos.
Learn the basics of softball, from its history and popularity to its gameplay and objectives. Find out how to score runs, end a game, and play different positions on the field.
Since its inception, USA Softball has continued to establish uniform softball rules and regulations for the sport across the country. USA Softball began providing digital copies of its Official Rulebook in 2020. Below are downloadable files.
Document Name. Application to Attend a WBSC Softball Umpire Certification Seminar. Athlete Transfer Rules. Athlete Transfer Rules - Appendix 01. Athlete Transfer Rules - Appendix 02. Fast Pitch Casebook - 2020 April. Fast Pitch Casebook - 2021 April. Fast Pitch Casebook - 2022 May. Fast Pitch Rule 4: Pitching - 2018.
Learn the essential rules of softball, such as the number of players, equipment, field dimensions, types of plays, scoring, outs, and innings. Also, find out some strategies for batting, fielding, and pitching in softball.
This document should be read in conjunction with the Softball Australia Playing Rules 2018- 2021. Softball Australia acknowledges Softball Canada, Softball New Zealand, USA Softball and the WBSC for contributions in the past and present.
