In this episode, we cover the remaining rule changes for NCAA softball for 2024. We cover the changes to obstruction, step/stride (the pitching rule change around "leaping"), Time Allowed Between Pitches, Visible Action Clock, Warmup Pitches, Ball Specifications, and fences. If you have any questions or comments, be sure to go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and leave us a comment!

In this episode, we start off addressing some feedback that we got about episode 21. After that, we start to take a look at some of the changes for 2024. They include the double first base, fences, bats, assistant coaches, electronic equipment, video review, and postgame review of suspensions. Stay tuned for part 2! If you have any questions or comments, be sure to go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and leave us a comment!

In this episode, we continue looking at the information put out by NFHS for the 2024 season, this time considering their points of emphasis. We cover what the NFHS says about Game Management, Unacceptable Conditions, Unreported vs. Illegal Substitutions, and Pitching Mechanics: Replant.

In this episode, we cover the official rule changes for NFHS for 2024. This includes changes around electronic communication, wristband play systems, pitching mechanics, and more!

In this episode, we finish the USA Base Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 5 of 5 in the Base Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover Difficult Situations (Chapter 5, Section B6 in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments! Stay tuned after the main topic for a quick update on the show at the conclusion of the episode.

In this episode, we continue the USA Base Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 4 of 5 in the Base Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover Insight / Outside Theory and Fly Ball Coverage (Chapter 5, Sections B4 and B5 in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments!

In this episode, we continue the USA Base Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 3 of 5 in the Base Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover Base Calls: Swipe Tag / Pulled Foot, Tag Play Philosophy, and Runner on 1B Pick Off from the Catcher (Chapter 5, Sections B2 and B3 in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments!

In this episode, we continue the USA Base Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 2 of 5 in the Base Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover Base Calls: Force Plays / Tag Plays / Plays at 1B (Chapter 5, Section B1 in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments!

In this episode, we begin the USA Base Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 1 of 5 in the Base Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover General Responsibilities (Chapter 5, Section A in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments!

In this episode, we finish the USA Plate Umpire Mechanics from the Umpire Manual. This is episode 4 of 4 in the Plate Umpire Mechanics miniseries. We dig in and cover General Responsibilities (Chapter 4, Section D in the Manual). If you want a free electronic copy of the manual courtesy of USA Softball, go to UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com and click on the "More" button for this episode to get the link from the comments! There, you can also find the link to the lineup card holder that David talks about in the episode.