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Choosing the Perfect Bat
Bat Anatomy Before you can begin picking your perfect bat, it’s important to understand all the parts that make it up. A bat has five main parts of its anatomy: the knob, grip, taper, barrel, and end cap. The knob is the circular part at the skinny end of the bat that helps keep it from slipping out of your...
Fuel for the Field
Fuel for the Field It’s no secret that preparation for a game starts long before you step onto the field. By properly fueling your body, you are setting yourself up for success on and off the field. Pregame nutrition is meant to support energy, focus, and overall fuel throughout your game day. Balanced nutrition allows you to stay focused and...
All About Slowpitch Softball
All About Slowpitch Softball The Basics & Rules A slow pitch team has 2 teams with 10 players on the field and there are four outfielders rather than three. No fixed rules about where four outfielders are positioned on the field and they can move around throughout the game. The most notable difference between fast and slowpitch is the way...
How to Break in a New Glove
How to Break in a New Glove 1. Soften the Glove Hot water (150°-170° Fahrenheit) over areas of a new glove that you want to make softer. Hot or warm water helps soften the leather and allows you to stretch it easier. Using a small amount of glove oil on a sponge or a rag (never apply glove oil directly...
Meet the AUSL: The Basics
Meet the AUSL: The Basics The Athletes Unlimited Softball League, AUSL, is a very new addition to the world of professional sports, but it has already made its mark on fans across the country. The inaugural AUSL season began in June of 2025, replacing AUX, another organization run by Athletes Unlimited. AUX ran from 2022 until 2024 and featured 42...
Staying Calm & Confident: Softball Season Mental Prep
Staying Calm and Confident: Softball Season Mental Prep Physical training and talent are only two pieces of the puzzle that make up a truly great athlete. One of the most overlooked aspects of training is the mental preparation and learning how to handle the pressure every time you walk out onto the field. Softball is a high stakes game. Whether...
Talk Like a Pro: The Softball Dictionary
RBI, ERA, double play, lead off - if you’ve never played softball before, all of these words can make it feel like people are speaking another language. In some ways, they are! Softball terms make up a shared, unique language. Knowing how to speak it allows players, coaches, and fans to follow the game easily and keeps things moving quickly...
Swing into Season with our Four Newest Bats
Swing into Season with Our Four Newest Bats There’s nothing like taking on the new season with a brand-new bat. No matter what you’re looking for, one of our four newest arrivals has got it. Whether it’s the 2027 Rawlings Halo, 2027 Easton Ghost OG, 2027 DeMarini Vizion, or the Louisville Slugger Kryo2, we’re sure we can find you the...
'26-'27 College Softball Players to Watch
1. Juliana “Goose” Hutchens Rated the top prospect in the nation by Softball America, Juliana “Goose” Hutchens, a Wagoner, Oklahoma native, has recently re-classified to the class of 2026 and will be joining the Oklahoma Sooners this fall. Hutchens’ resume is nothing but impressive; in 2025, Hutchens competed with Team USA in the WBSC U-18 World Cup Finals where she...
