Jessica Girl asked:

Does anyone know any good videos that could teach me fundamentals?

Smooth White’s answer:

I know that the USA Softball has videos on all areas of the game and I rented mine from the public library. There were 2 videos on basics of pitching and on advanced pitching. Good Luck!!!

Melanie Hovey asked:

I am writing a short essay on fast-pitch softball and need ideas to convince the positive aspects and rewards of s.b.

Smooth White’s answer:

Here are some ideas on the positive aspects and rewards of fast pitch softball. It developes good hand eye coordination through batting and in field play. It also promotes problem solving skills (swing or not to swing, where to throw the ball, when to... Continue reading »

Softball chic Arizona asked:

My daughter plays "A" rec ball and had to try out to make the team. She played hardly at all in their first preseason tournament she hardly

Smooth White’s answer:

What does your daughter want? Have you talked to her? She may not have a problem. This sounds like the Coach is a control freak and wants things his way. I agree with the individual that stated if your daughter wants to play you might move her to the ... Continue reading »

Ken Bergren asked:

Force Out Rule Question

Smooth White’s answer:

It does not matter what part of the body touches the bag as long as the fielder shows control of the ball and touches the bag before the runner. matter of fact the fielder could have picked up the ball and tagged the base with the ball.

Amy De Grand asked:

My 12 year old daughter is going to be doing fast pitch this year, how can I help her become a better softball pitcher?

Smooth White’s answer:

The USA softball program does have a video to teach begining pitcher, I forgot the title but it teaches you the technique. You might want to check it out.

Al Ciolek asked:

I have an 8 year old on my coach pitch team that likes to chop wood when she is at the plate.

Smooth White’s answer:

It will take alot of reps on the Tee, but the issue could be her not keeping her back elbow up in her stance. Also if you are playing softball the swing for girls is different from the swing that boys use for baseball. This may help if you make sure he... Continue reading »