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	Don McKay BellaOnline's Softball Editor

Scorekeeping a Sacrifice Play
Sacrifice the time to learn how to correctly score the sacrifice play! If you're a baseball scorer, be advised -- the sacrifice score book rules are slightly different for ASA softball than for baseball!

Scorekeeping an Error in Softball
Judging the difference between an error and a base hit is much more an art than a science. Here, I provide some guidelines and examples to help the scorekeeper put a little bit of objectivity in this subjective subject.

Scorekeeping an Outfield Hit
The hit to the outfield can be a bit trickier to score than it appears. Here are some guidelines specific to outfield hits to help you keep an accurate record of the game.

Scorekeeping an RBI
Scorekeeping a Run Batted In (RBI) is a bit different in ASA Softball than it is in baseball. Learn all about the Softball RBI and how to keep track of them during the game in this article!

Scorekeeping at the end of a Game
At the end of the game, the scorekeeper's responsibility shifts from capturing game data as it happens, to tabulating game statistics for each player. Such statistics are a vital aid for the coach as he reviews the game and prepares for the next game. Here is the gouge on what to do.

Scorekeeping Pregame Preps
Scorekeeping actually begins before the game. A guide to what to bring, where to sit, and how to prepare the score book before the first pitch.

Scorekeeping Runs with the Third Out
Understanding when a run scores on the last play of an inning is very important for the scorekeeper to understand. Coaches, parents, umpires, and players can get very grumpy if the home and visiting teams cannot agree on the score!

Scorekeeping Tasks between Innings
The busiest person in the game between innings is the scorekeeper. She has to tabulate statistics, confirm the score, and track substitutions, convey various information to her coach. It is between innings that she becomes such an important asset to her team.

Scorekeeping the Earned Run in Softball
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.

Scorekeeping when a Runner Advances
Stealing in Slow Pitch softball? Sign me up! This article also covers stealing, passed balls, and wild pitches in Fast Pitch softball, as well as how to score each play.

Softball Scorebook Abbreviations
Softball scorekeeping can be an overwhelming chore without the right guidelines. This is the first in a series of articles on scorekeeping and provides a handy-dandy glossary of softball scorebook abbreviations.