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12 Softball Drills That Teach the Fastpitch Motion Properly

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August 4, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

12 Softball Drills That Teach the Fastpitch Motion Properly

Quick Answer The best softball drills for beginners teach the fastpitch motion in the order a play uses it: throwing and the windmill first, then…

College Softball Innings, Mercy Rules, and Format: NCAA, NAIA, JUCO Side by Side

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July 27, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

College Softball Innings, Mercy Rules, and Format: NCAA, NAIA, JUCO Side by Side

Quick Answer A regulation college softball game is 7 innings, not 9 like baseball. That holds across every level of the NCAA, plus NAIA and…

How Long Is a Softball Game? By Level, By Format, By Rain Delay

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June 11, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

How Long Is a Softball Game? By Level, By Format, By Rain Delay

You are trying to plan dinner, or figure out whether you can catch the second half of another kid’s game, and you just want a…

Fastpitch vs. Slowpitch: Same Sport, Different Game

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June 10, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

Fastpitch vs. Slowpitch: Same Sport, Different Game

People say “softball” like it is one thing. It is not. Fastpitch and slowpitch share a name, a yellow ball, and a diamond, and that…

Softball Positions: Everything You Should Know

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May 22, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

Softball Positions: Everything You Should Know

If you have ever stood on a softball field for the first time, the whole thing can feel overwhelming. Nine players, a diamond, an outfield,…

175+ Best Softball Team Names: Funny, Clever, Girls & Youth Picks for 2026

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April 9, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

175+ Best Softball Team Names: Funny, Clever, Girls & Youth Picks for 2026

Your team name is the first thing people notice before you even step on the field. Pick a great one and it sticks forever. Pick…

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March 26, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

10 Creative Softball Team Name Ideas and How to Brand Around Them

Every great softball team starts with a name. But the best teams go a step further. They build an entire identity around that name. A…

Baseball vs Softball Pants and Uniforms: The Real Differences (2026 Guide)

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March 25, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

Baseball vs Softball Pants and Uniforms: The Real Differences (2026 Guide)

Walk into any sporting goods store and you’ll find baseball and softball pants hanging side by side, looking almost identical. They’re not. The fit is…