Rule number 2 requires the reader to take a long, hard look at their Softball assumptions and team management skills. If a coach coaches like every other coach, he/she better pray for superior players year in and year out -- otherwise they are in for average (or worse) seasons. Change is GOOD!

3 teams in a row that, on paper, did not seem competitive. 3 teams that ended up exceeding expectations by a long shot. All 3 seasons occurred after I revamped my coaching style, approach, and techniques. I don't think this is a coincidence...so here's the first rule of my coaching approach.

Knowing how to conduct an appeal play correctly, whether a live ball or dead ball appeal, is important for players and coaches to know. Understanding when appeals apply can help erase runs for the other team and avoid outs for your team.

Interference in Softball can come in various flavors. While Runner's Interference is by far the most common, umpires, spectators, coaches and other offensive players can interfere with the play on the field as well. We look at these types of interference, and my one brush with Coach's Interference.

A look at some statistics that are a little more obscure to see if any have correlation to a team's winning percentage in College Softball.

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...