Family
For parents and players new to fastpitch: what to expect, the words you will hear, and short games to play at home.
What to expect
Your first seasonWhat happens before the first practice, on game day, and in between, plus how to cheer well from the sideline.
Softball wordsPlain-language meanings for the terms you will hear, from "ball" and "strike" to "infield fly".
Practice at home
Short games for you and your player
Each game takes five to ten minutes and needs only a ball and a glove. You do not need to know softball. The steps tell you what to say and do.
Catching
Throwing
Fielding
Running
Practicing with a whole team? See how coaches plan a practice.
Print it
Take the cards, checklists, and sheets to the field. Open the print center.