The Softball Zone

  1. Fastpitch Softball Forum

    1. General Softball Discussions

      THE ORIGINAL GIRLS SOFTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA SITE. online since 1996
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      Latest: Come on Coach, think before you speak CoachTEA, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    2. Off Topic Discussion

      Off topic discussion board, mostly non softball topic.
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      Latest: TRUMP flygirlsdad, Aug 12, 2020 at 3:50 AM
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    3. Team, Player, Coach of the Week

      Team of the Week, Player of the week, Coach of the Week.
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      Latest: Players of the Week 2020 TheSoftballZone, Jul 7, 2020
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    4. Coaches Polls

      This is a Coaches Poll for OHIO teams only, with only Coaches being allowed to vote.
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      Latest: 12U Coaches Poll FINAL WEEK (7-27-20) Get Your Votes In!!! paul1795, Jul 31, 2020
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    5. Coaching Softball Discussions

      Discussions on coaching softball - moral dilemmas, strategies, tactics.
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      1. Coaching Opportunities

      Latest: What do you use for your batting order and lineup in the dugout? OFCHeat07, Aug 5, 2020
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    6. Softball Parent Discussions

      Parents and Softball, problems, dealing with tryouts, playing time, injury's, cost, fundraising, etc.
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      Latest: How has your daughter tryouts experience been? PaulP, Aug 12, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    7. The Umpires Life and Rulings

      The Umpires Life and Rules/Interpretations Questions & Answers on eligibility, scoring.
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      Latest: Obstruction by Catcher? Bob45429, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:41 PM
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    8. High School Softball

      Discussions on playing High School Softball.

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      Latest: Looking for games in Columbus area mxzjaz, Aug 9, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    9. Softball College Discussions

      Discussions on College Softball Athletics. NCAA, Scholarships, Recruiting, Eligibility, Rules etc.

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      1. College Softball Regional News

      2. College Softball News

      3. Athletic Conferences - News

      4. College Team Websites

      5. Athletic Conferences - Websites

      Latest: Augustana Softball Announces Dates for Developmental Fall League Augustana University -SD, Aug 10, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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  2. Softball Training Discussions

    Websites for the advancement of Girls Fastpitch Softball that are owned, operated and maintain under TheSoftballZone Network brand. All sites under The Softball Zone Network are scanned around the clock for your security.

    1. Softball Pitching Discussions

      Discussions on girls softball pitching - training, techniques, drills, tips, advice, routine, etc.
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      Latest: instructor needed in Portage Co area maciec, Aug 5, 2020
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    2. Softball Hitting Discussions

      Discussions on girls softball hitting, training, techniques, drills, tips, advice, routine, etc.
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      Latest: Can someone explain the helicopter drill? coachtomv, Aug 3, 2020
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    3. Softball Catcher Discussions

      Discussions on girls softball catching - training, techniques, drills, tips, advice, routine, etc.
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      Latest: Catching Coach Dayton Area? 3up3down, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:04 PM
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    4. Softball Fielding Discussions

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      Latest: Player was hit hard by Ball now afraid to field Grounders need help. coachtomv, Aug 3, 2020
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    5. Softball Camps and Clinics

      List of upcoming Softball Camps and Clinics.
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      Latest: 2020 grads looking to play college landsharksnavy, Jul 21, 2020
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    6. Indoor Training Facilities

      Indoor Softball Training location
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      Latest: HitTrax Friday Night Fights D-BAT North Canton, Jun 22, 2020
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  3. Fastpitch Softball Opportunities for Players


    2017 Master List of Tryouts   |   2017 Tryout Submission Form
    Parents trying to connect with Teams and Coach trying to complete your team roster, feel free
    to post your needs inside the Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia section of the Forum.

    1. Girl Softball Teams Tryouts

      Submit your girls softball team tryout, search for upcoming tryouts for your daughter.
      Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia.

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      Latest: Ohio Blast 2020-2021 Tryouts! Mike Pauline, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    2. Softball Teams needing players, Subs

      Regional Girl Softball Teams needing players or Subs,search for sub opportunities for your daughter. (NO POSTING OF TRYOUTS)

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      Latest: Ohio Outlaws Premier 06 looking for player tshepherd, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    3. Player needs team or Sub opportunities

      Parents looking for opportunities for your daughter(s) to sub. The subs lists are valuable resources for teams who need to recruit extra players throughout the season.

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      Latest: 07 Utility looking for a team maddyjean8, Aug 12, 2020 at 1:36 AM
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    4. Retired Tryouts Post

      No posting allowed! Retired Softball teams searching for players or subs. Research Only!

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      Latest: DOOM ‘04 Gold- Hill (2020/2021 Season) Passion4theGame, Aug 7, 2020 at 3:05 AM
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  4. Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournaments/Events


    2019 - 2020 Tournament Master List


    TheSoftballZone implemented a retroactive tournament advertisement fee for all tournament(s) held after May 01, 2019 The fee's for advertising was a very reasonable $1.00 dollar for each team in your tournament. This ain't rocket science, if you used the site to market or advertising your tournament and your tournament was played after May 01, 2019 you owe advertisement fee's.

    Tournament Director that haven't paid Advertising Fee's, Click 4 Details on paying fees

    1. Friendlies & Scrimmage

      Coaches post your upcoming Girls Softaball Friendlies or Scrimmage here.

      Softball Coaches from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and New York can post upcoming F&S.
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      Latest: Pittsburgh Predators 15/16U Fall Friendly FC2019, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:59 PM
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    2. Indoor, Fall Ball and League Play

      Indoor Tournaments, Fall Ball and Leagues
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      Latest: 2020 THUNDER ELITE FALL BALL LEAGUE oiler_pride, Aug 6, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    3. 2020 - 2021 Girl Softball Tournaments

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      Latest: Diamond Chix PUMPKIN SMASH!! George Letosky, Aug 12, 2020 at 3:29 AM
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    4. Ohio USSSA Fast-Pitch Softball

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      Latest: End of Summer Team Appreciation RR - September 13th, 2020 Captain_Thunder, Aug 12, 2020 at 4:07 AM
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    5. FASA Fastpitch America Softball Association

      Fastpitch America Softball Association
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      Latest: Fall Weekday Tournament weekends and Fall Friendlies Bob_Himmelein, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    6. Tournament archives

      No Posting Allowed! Research Only!
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      Latest: Fall brawl Kenny jeffers, Jul 14, 2020
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  5. Softball Market Place

    A place to sell your new or used stuff

    1. New & Used Softball Bats

      This is where you sell your new or used bats.
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      Latest: Bats for sale! 31” crazysoftballmom, Aug 10, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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    2. Fielder's Gear

      Sell your used or new Fielder's Gear - Gloves , Shoes,Sunglass and more.
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      Latest: wilson a2000 for sale william smith, Jul 22, 2019
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    3. Catcher's Gear

      Sell your used or new Catcher's Gear
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      Latest: Boombah Brute rolling bag - brand new denised1989, Aug 24, 2019
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    4. Other Equipment and Gear or misc

      Sell all you Other Softball Equipment or miscellaneous items here.
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      Latest: Batting Cage Netting Ken43316, Jul 25, 2020
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    5. Bats and Equipment Review

      Ask for a review or post a review on Softball Stuff
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      Latest: Any recommendations on pitchers cleats finfan365, Aug 3, 2020
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    6. Team Tryouts

      This page is for teams hosting tryouts

    7. Available Substitute Players

      SOFTBALL PLAYERS LOOKING FOR TEAMS

    8. Tournament List

      UPCOMING SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT LISTINGS

    9. Ricky playground

      Place Ricky testing