What happens when a fielder trying to field the ball collides with a runner trying to advance a base? I saw this very thing happen in the California State All-Star tournament, and the judgment of Interference vs. Obstruction ultimately decided the game. Which call was made? Read on...

If you think you know how to bunt a softball, you're probably wrong. I take a look at the physics behind bunting a pitched ball and conclude that the traditional bunting method leaves a lot to be desired.

I realized that the first time I conducted this analysis, I used biased data (generally a no-no). This time, I conducted the same analysis with unbiased data. Both the new results and the comparisons to the biased data analysis are interesting to this statistician!

Interference covers a wide range of actions on the softball field that may hinder or distract a defensive player. In this article, we focus on batter interference and runner interference.

How hard is it to hit a Fast Pitch softball compared to a baseball? This article derives the reaction time for a softball pitch and calculates the equivalent baseball pitch in miles per hour. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using video vs. a radar gun to calculate speeds.

Are we, as coaches, teaching the best techniques and mechanics to our softball players? Are we using the right tactics and strategies in the game? This article is the first in a series that attempts to answer these questions.

Understanding the rules of the game is a major responsibility of a head coach. Obstruction and interference, and their penalties and rewards, can change a game in an instant. Knowing how the rules apply, and teaching your team the rules, can win games over the course of the season.

Defending the Dropped Third Strike requires understanding the rule and good communication between the catcher and the first baseman. Striking out a batter and then having her end up on first base is one of the more frustrating things that can happen to a team.

ASA does not track Earned Runs as a formal statistic, as it does not really apply to Slow Pitch Softball. We therefore turn to the NCAA Softball Scoring Rules to determine how to determine if a run is earned or not in Fast Pitch Softball.

What statistics on the NCAA Softball Statistics web site correlate to a team's winning percentage? Researching this article left me with more questions than answers -- I sense a new series of articles in my future!