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Fastpitch rules

Fastpitch Softball Rules, Explained

The rules coaches, players, and parents ask about most, in plain language. Each one covers the situation, the right call, and why, with the divisions that differ called out for 8U, 10U, and 12U.

Explainers are on the way

We're reviewing each rule against the books before we publish it, the same way we check every question. In the meantime, the best way to sharpen your game IQ is to get some reps in.

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Every explainer is checked against the rule books coaches use, and we say so when a division changes the call. See how we write and review for accuracy in our question methodology.