
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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Before we get underway, we revisit last week's episode to get clarification around NCAA's handling of appeals at home when the plate was missed and tag was/was not attempted.
After that, in response to a listener prompting, we tackle the correct w... more
We dive in and cover the appeal topics in the 2026 USA Softball Rules Supplement 1- Appeals, sections G-N of: More Than One Appeal, Awards, Plate and Tag Missed, Force Out, Tag-Ups, Missing First Base Before the Throw Arrives, Fourth-Out Appeal, and ... more
We started mining the Rules Supplement in the back of the book to see which things that USA Softball decided to add more color on and then bring those things to you.
We cover USA softball's definition for obstruction, their defined zone, and then ... more
You can check out the link to the post, which contains a video, in the comments on either the Facebook Post for this episode, or the comments for this episode on our website. We break down - from the rules - what constitutes a legal delivery and whet... more
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This is a fantastic fastpitch softball podcast produced by 2 knowledgeable umpires. Informative and entertaining even for non-umpires (such as myself). A must-listen, especially if you’re prone to arguing with opposing coaches at the 10u level.
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Two veteran fastpitch softball umpires host practical, rule-focused conversations that cover on-field decision making, mechanics, and game management. Episodes center on real-game scenarios, rule interpretations across NFHS, NCAA, and USA Softball, and ways to communicate with coaches and partners to maintain consistency and integrity. The show stands out for its hands-on tutorials, candid storytelling, and mentorship-driven approach that helps officials at all levels sharpen calls under pressure, while also engaging listeners who coach or play and want to understand officiating better.
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Umpiring Fastpitch Softball launched 3 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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