Umpiring Fastpitch Softball

By: David Trout & Pete Shearer
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  • 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
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  • Episode 63 - Umpiring Morality and Other Tips

    Episode 63 - Umpiring Morality and Other Tips
    Apr 30 2025
    Before we get into the meat of the episode, Pete starts us off with a correction from last episode regarding the running lane interference rules across sanctions prompted by some great listener feedback from Carlos in Hawaii.

    Next, we respond to a question from Jessica in Illinois about how to correctly umpire some player behavior that might be "ethically wrong" and play in the gray area of the rules.

    After that, we talk about a video that made the rounds of an umpire taking a pitch after having forgotten to don his mask. That prompts us to talk about how to try to avoid that and leads us into some other tips for newer umpires.

    Thanks again to all of the listener feedback that helped drive this - and other - episodes. We desire that feedback and are very grateful.

    As always, if you want to weigh in with your opinions, you can email us at podcast@umpiringfastpitchsoftball.com, leave a comment at UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com, or comment on this episode on Facebook - just search for Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
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    21 mins
  • Episode 62 - "Appealing" Behavior and Other Scenarios

    Episode 62 - "Appealing" Behavior and Other Scenarios
    Apr 23 2025
    First, we look at a play similar to last week where there is a question as to what to do with a runner who ended up on third. Did they miss the base? Did they score? Can an offensive coach appeal themselves?

    Next, we tackle a play from a recent game of David's with runner's lane interference and a speedy runner from third. Lastly, we cover a snapshot that a friend of ours sent to David to see what he could see and what he'd call. Tune in to hear what hijinks ensue on this week's episode.

    As always, if you want to weigh in with your opinions, you can email us at podcast@umpiringfastpitchsoftball.com, leave a comment at UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com, or comment on this episode on Facebook - just search for Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
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    22 mins
  • Episode 61 - Can a Runner Unscore?

    Episode 61 - Can a Runner Unscore?
    Apr 16 2025
    In the play, a suicide squeeze was on and the batter popped up the bunt. The runner scored, but erroneously thought the ball was caught and went back to third to tag up and stayed there.

    We dissect whether the runner can "un-score", whether replay was allowed to be used to see if she touched the plate, and what else we might have or could have considered calling on the play.

    As always, if you want to weigh in with your opinions, you can email us at podcast@umpiringfastpitchsoftball.com, leave a comment at UmpiringFastpitchSoftball.com, or comment on this episode on Facebook - just search for Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
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    16 mins

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