Remember the Pins are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult.

1. Compete in a pack or community softball tournament.

2. Demonstrate skill in the following throwing techniques: overhand, sidearm, underhand, and the relay throw.

3. Demonstrate skill in the following catching techniques: fielding a ground ball, fielding a pop-up, catching a line drive.

4. Demonstrate correct pitching techniques and practice for three half-hour sessions.

5. Demonstrate correct hitting techniques, including bunting. Practice for three half-hour sessions.

6. Explain the rules of base running and demonstrate skill in the following sliding techniques: the straight-in slide, the hook slide, and the head-first slide.

7. Learn and demonstrate base coaching signals.

8. Learn about one defensive position (shortstop, catcher, etc.) and practice at that position for three half-hour sessions.

9. Attend a high school, college, or community softball game.

Equipment and Uniforms

• No player shall wear shoes with metal cleats or screw-on cleats of any kind.

• All catchers and umpires must wear a face mask.

• Both teams must furnish one good ball, and the umpire will decide which ball will be used in regular play. The second ball is saved as a spare.

• Any type of glove may be used in any position.

• Only softball or Little League bats are permitted. They must have a safety grip.

• Uniforms are not required and are to be kept to a minimum

• No pack shall make rules that prevent any boy from playing in a game.

Special Rules for Cub Scout Softball

• The batter is automatically out on the third strike and may not advance to first base. If he steps across the plate while the ball is in motion, the batter is automatically out.

• A player may NOT steal home on a passed ball, wild pitch, or while the catcher is returning the ball to the pitcher. One base is given for an overthrow into foul territory. If the ball is in any playable territory (on an overthrow), the runners may advance at their own risk.

• Any player who throws his bat a distance deemed dangerous to players or spectators will, at the discretion of the umpires, be called out. The ball is dead - no play.

• Each batter must be pitched to; no intentional walks are permitted.

• Each team will use a continuous batting order for all players who are listed on the score sheet for that game.

• Mercy Rule - Any team that scores 10 runs in one inning automatically takes to the field, and the other team comes to bat, except in the seventh inning or extra innings.

Amateur Softball Association
2801 NE 50th. St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7203
Phone:    405.424.5266
Fax:    405.424.3855

Web Site:    http://www.softball.org

They have leagues in most every state.

PONY Baseball and Softball
P.O. Box 225
Washington, PA 15301-0225
Phone:    724.225.1060
Fax:    724.225.9852

Web Site:    http://www.pony.org

This is an international youth baseball and girls softball program that offers an opportunity for local community league competition and international tournament play for youth ages 5 to 18.

• Local library - Ask the librarian for help locating books and other resources on softball.

• Local softball associations - Many local Little Leagues have published rules and experienced players and coaches to help you.

• Local sporting goods stores - Ask how you can contact a softball league.

• Local trophy shops - Ask whether they have any softball league clients.