Softball News & Announcements

NFHS SOFTBALL 2027 RULE CHANGES

1‑9‑6 EXCEPTION: A coach may use an electronic device for one‑way communication from the dugout to the pitcher and the catcher ...

OFFICIATING TIP

Always mentally rehearse your game/match

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

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CREW HARMONY LEADS TO BETTER GAMES & MORE FUN

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is ...

LESSONS BEYOND THE GAMES

Officiating teaches valuable lessons both on the court or field and off. It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and ...

IMPARTIALITY IN ADDRESSING COACHES

I‘m always ill at ease when an official with whom I’m working is on a first‑name basis with a coach. ...

DEALING WITH OBNOXIOUS FANS

Between the lines, sports officials have every right and can take immediate action to eject a player or coach from ...

PROACTIVE OFFICIALS VITAL PART OF EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

In the face of a medical emergency, Dale Wakasugi has simple, yet powerful advice for school administrators: “Do something . ...

YOUR WORDS HAVE RAMIFICATIONS

Your words have ramifications.  In England, a soccer referee was reportedly forced to quit the Premier League after he allegedly ...

WHEN DOES SIDELINE BEHAVIOR CAUSE OFFICIALS TO QUIT?

“I did not like being a referee one bit, and I’m very happy to be done with it. It was ...

13 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF OFFICIATING

There is no sense in building an architectural masterpiece on a sand dune. The view might be great but it ...

48 TIPS FOR ALL OFFICIALS

The following “Timeless Tips” were originally targeted at first‑year officials, but we believe all officials can benefit from these nuggets ...

7 STEPS TO BETTER CONVERSATIONS

Dealing with adversarial relationships can be tough. These seven tips to better conversations will make your difficult job a bit ...

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS THAT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

by Jon Bible As I matured and, somehow, moved up the ladder, I mellowed. That was the case especially when ...

SAYING THE RIGHT THING AT THE RIGHT TIME

We’re used to practicing restraint in conversations with coaches and players, because saying it like it is could cost us ...