Learn fastpitch softball
Free flash cards you can play or print, gear guides, and coaching help for anyone new to the game. Players, parents, and coaches can all learn here, together or on their own.
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New to softball? Start here
Four short sets of Rookie cards for brand-new players. Finish every card in a set to check off the step, then try All-Star and Pro cards.
0 of 4 steps done
- 1Start
Know the field
Bases, positions, the pitcher's circle, and fair or foul.
- 2Start
The basic rules
Strikes, balls, outs, and how runs score.
- 3Start
Batting and running
What to do after you hit, and how to run the bases.
- 4Start
Think fast
Where to throw the ball, and when to tag the runner.
You rounded all four bases! Ready for more? Try the All-Star cards, then the Pro cards for game strategy.
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- Play. Flip cards, answer out loud, and earn stars. Cards you miss come back later.
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Softball in 60 seconds
- Pitchers throw underhand. With a big windmill motion, from the pitcher's circle.
- Bases are usually 60 feet apart. Leagues for young players often use shorter distances.
- Three outs, then switch. Each team bats until it makes three outs.
- Games are usually 7 innings. Rec leagues often play fewer or use a time limit.
- Helmets have face masks. Every batter and base runner wears one.
- The ball grows at 11. Players 10 and under use an 11-inch ball, and older players use a 12-inch ball.
Nobody is born knowing the infield fly rule. Take it one card at a time.