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: NCAA extending the dead period until July 31st PaulP, May 30, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    2. TD'S needed TM, TM needed players-players AVL

      COVID-19 has effected the Softball Nation. It's time we all pull together and get back on track.Tournaments needed teams, Teams needed players, players looking to Sub or play and lets share what states are reopened and playing softball.
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      Latest: Tournament directors needing teams to fill tournament Bob_Himmelein, May 30, 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, May 21, 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: 10U Coaches Poll Pre Season (3-1-20) RESULTS!!! 24GahannaLadyLions7, Mar 6, 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: Sanctioning-What is the best approach DanMaz, May 17, 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: Fall Ball Openings? Patrick Sirl, Aug 31, 2019
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    7. Softball Rule Discussions

      Rules Discussions/Interpretations Questions & Answers eligibility, scoring

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      Latest: OHSAA Jr High Eligibility Anonymous, Mar 1, 2020
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    8. High School Softball

      Discussions on playing High School Softball.

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      Latest: Ohio Freedom 16u Ohio Freedom Fastpitch, Feb 14, 2020
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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: Alumna Spotlight: Mary Wilson Duke University - NC, May 30, 2020 at 3:42 AM
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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: Pitching Instruction in Louisville, KY or surrounding area Carol Dixon, Feb 6, 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: Hitting/Catcher instructor- Akron area Sage Jenkins, May 29, 2020 at 8:55 PM
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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 instructor- Akron Area Sage Jenkins, May 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    4. Softball Fielding Discussions

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      Latest: Conditioning, eye on the ball, coordination, soft hands TheSoftballZone, May 6, 2020
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    5. Softball Camps and Clinics

      List of upcoming Softball Camps and Clinics.
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      Latest: USA SOFTBALL COACHES CLINIC, JANUARY 25th Herb Riley, Jan 22, 2020
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    6. Indoor Training Facilities

      Indoor Softball Training location
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      Latest: DiamondZ London, Ohio McBurgTribe, Mar 11, 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 Emeralds 08 Ohio Emeralds08, May 27, 2020 at 7:32 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: Cincy Doom 10U looking for pitcher, position player rae21, May 30, 2020 at 1:38 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: Central Ohio 06 Looking to Sub weekend of 6/6 24Mort, May 29, 2020 at 11:21 PM
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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: Wolfpack 06 looking to fil roster Tommy2671, Mar 12, 2020
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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: Landshark 10U 4 team friendly. June 7th Sillsby77, May 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    2. Indoor, Fall Ball and League Play

      Indoor Tournaments, Fall Ball and Leagues
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      Latest: 10U/ 12U Cage Games North Ridgeville 3/28-4/18 Ryan Bliss, Feb 20, 2020
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    3. 2020 - 2021 Girl Softball Tournaments

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      Latest: 2020 Ohio Blast Father's Day Classic... Mike Pauline, May 30, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    4. Ohio USSSA Fast-Pitch Softball

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      Latest: Goodbye Covid 19 Tourney - Sunday, June 14th, 2020 Captain_Thunder, May 30, 2020 at 3:47 AM
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    5. FASA Fastpitch America Softball Association

      Fastpitch America Softball Association
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      Latest: 3RD ANNUAL MONSTERSBALL-JUNE 27&28, 2020 Kristi Stief, May 23, 2020
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    6. Tournament archives

      No Posting Allowed! Research Only!
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      Latest: Four 2019 tourneys, Beaver, Ohio umpirejj, Jan 30, 2019
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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: Barely used 2020 LXT 31/20...lowered price! jt618, May 26, 2020 at 10:40 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: best place and best price to buy uniforms Rerun, May 16, 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: Best Bats Rerun, May 19, 2020
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    6. Page For Tryouts n' Tournament

      Just a test page