Softball · coming to BlackForge Sports
Softball guides for new players and parents
New to softball, or helping a young athlete who is? These guides explain the basics in plain English. BlackForge Sports is live for youth baseball today, and softball is on our roadmap.
- Softball rules for beginnersInnings, outs, strikes and scoring, with fastpitch and slowpitch differences.Read the guide
- Softball positions explainedPitcher, catcher, infield and outfield jobs, in plain English.Read the guide
- Youth softball equipment checklistGear, safety equipment and fit tips for a first softball season.Read the guide
- Softball terms for new parentsThe words you will hear at the field, explained simply.Read the guide
- How to prepare for softball seasonFirst practice, game-day routine and healthy habits for a new season.Read the guide
- Softball vs baseballUnderhand pitching, ball size, base running and other differences.Read the guide
- Softball umpire calls explainedBalls, strikes, safe, out, infield fly and other calls, explained.Read the guide
- How to keep score in softballPosition numbers, shorthand and a simple at-bat walkthrough.Read the guide
- Softball sportsmanship for parentsCheering, umpires, losses, nerves and sideline etiquette.Read the guide
Free early access · baseball live now, softball coming
Want softball in BlackForge Sports?
We are building the app one sport at a time, starting with baseball. Join the early-access list and tell us you want softball next.
- Live scores and box scores
- Player cards that build themselves
- Parent-controlled profiles
We are starting with baseball. Signing up tells us you want softball next. You can also use the full sign-up form.