Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
David Trout & Pete Shearer
Welcome to "Umpiring Fastpitch Softball," the ultimate Fastpitch Softball Umpiring podcast, hosted by umpires David Trout and Pete Shearer. Join us as we dive deep into the world of fastpitch softball officiating, sharing our passion for the game, and providing valuable insights and guidance for umpires at all levels. Each episode, we'll bring you engaging conversations, expert tips, and real-life experiences from the field, covering everything from the basics of umpiring to advanced mechanics and game management. Our goal is to help you hone your skills, understand the rules, and develop the confidence to make the right calls under pressure. Whether you're an aspiring umpire just starting your journey, a seasoned pro looking to stay sharp, or simply a fan who wants to understand the game from a new perspective, "Umpiring Fastpitch Softball" is the podcast for you. Tune in as David and Pete take you inside the world of fastpitch softball umpiring, sharing stories, answering questions, and fostering a community of dedicated officials who are committed to excellence on and off the field. So, grab your mask and indicator, and join us behind the plate for a unique and entertaining look at the challenging and rewarding world of fastpitch softball umpiring. Don't miss an episode – subscribe now and be part of the conversation! https://umpiringfastpitchsoftball.com
Episode 98 - Base Awards
In this episode, we talk about base awards across NCAA, NFHS, and USA Softball.
Jun 24
28 min
Episode 97 - USA Softball Rules (Appeals pt 2 and ball rotation)
In this episode, we continue our discussion from last time and finish talking about legal USA Softball appeals.
Jun 17
17 min
Episode 96 - USA Softball Rules (OBS, Zone, and Appeals pt 1)
In this episode, we start to look at some USA softball rules in preparation for the summer season.
Jun 10
26 min
Episode 95 - Windmill?  What Windmill?
In this episode, we take a look at a the legality of a pitching motion where the pitcher does not deliver a pitch with a windmill motion.
Jun 3
12 min
Episode 94 - Appropriate Obstruction?
In this episode, we talk through a real-life scenario that we found on social media.
May 27
22 min
Episode 93 - An End of Game Appeal Scenario
In this episode, we tackle a real-life scenario where there was a game ending hit and a wrong appeal.
May 20
14 min
Episode 92 - Listener Questions Volume 1
In this episode, we mine our inboxes to pull out some of the topics that our listeners are asking us about.
May 13
14 min
Episode 91 - Stump the Chump Volume 2
In this episode, Pete quizzes David about the latest scenarios from published NFHS Rules Interpretations.
May 6
21 min
Episode 90 - Mining the Socials pt 2
In this episode, we dive back into some of the Facebook groups we belong to for some topics to give our opinions on.
Apr 29
17 min
Episode 89 - Stump the Chump Volume 1
In this episode, Pete quizzes David about scenarios in some published NFHS Rules Interpretations.
Apr 22
27 min
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