Softball Video Clips - Pitching Point of Emphasis

The pitching rule has again been made a point of emphasis for the 2008 season. Coaches and umpires play a critical role in ensuring the game is played fairly and no advantage is gained by pitchers utilizing illegal tactics. First, coaches must teach proper pitching techniques to their players. Secondly, umpires must recognize when an illegal pitch has occurred and must enforce the proper penalty. The links below show video footage of specific pitching techniques and the applicable rules associated with each.