The next best thing to playing softball on a team is playing in the backyard or nearest park. Although playing this way can be very casual, injuries can still occur. Play safe, unlike my family and I did this past weekend.

Slap hitting is a fairly new technique that improves upon the basic bunt. Speed and skill are needed for potential slap hitters. Once a player learns to slap hit, they are a great asset for the offense.

Sometimes it is hard to play softball with two hands. Imagine having only one hand to catch and throw with. The "One-Arm Bandits" show you that it can be done and inspiring.

An exciting moment for the sport of softball is to be determined in the next few months. Professional baseball merged with softball and Olympic dreams are on everyone's mind. Even fans can get in on the action by showing their support.

Good sportsmanship can't be stressed enough when playing softball. Plenty of players might be displaying bad sportsmanship and not even know it. Here is an example of how you can show someone you can be a good sport, even if you don't know them.

Do you think sportsmanship is something that should come second to everything else in softball? Being a good sport, whether you win or lose, is essential to playing softball, and can be the difference between ending a game on a bad note or being asked to come back to play again.

The Softball Newsletter keeps you informed of everything new happening on the softball site. You will get regular updates with all your favorite softball tips, news, and reviews.

What do I need to know to play softball? Here is a general guideline of what to expect if your child wants to play. This is information for those unfamiliar with playing softball.

Do you miss playing softball in the winter? Do you think you have to wait until spring to play? There are many indoor facilities that offer plenty in the way of softball, all year round.

Softball has been hugely successful at the Olympic Games but is fairly new. The United States was invited to be part of history only within the past five summer games. The excitement and success would not last and now we look to the future and hope to once again be part of the Olympic Games.