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Community Scoring

The easy-to-understand entry-level softball scoring guide, with all the basics, tips and tricks, and free printable resources. Softball Australia has designed this course to assist with the overall community understanding around scoring. This course aims to provide information in a super simple and easy-to-follow format, allowing anyone to learn all the basics of scoring softball …

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Selector Resource

Softball Australia has designed this resource to enable active learning for individuals undertaking the selection process of athletes. Focused on assisting development, understanding and knowledge around improved athlete selection and preparing for future success. The purpose of this learning package is to help selectors when choosing individuals and representative teams for softball events, tours, camps …

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4 Umpire System

4 Umpire System is utilised by umpires that are working national or international events and are Level 5+. Key concepts covered include: Four Essential Element Theory Ready / Set Position Making the call In / Out Theory Holding Positions Starting Positions Infield Plays Ground ball through the infield Outfield Coverage Tag Up Responsibilities Alternative U1 …

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Level 1 Umpiring Course

Course Overview The Softball Australia Level 1 Introductory Umpire course promotes umpire accreditation for people seeking to start umpiring and to achieve formal accreditation. The course provides tools for new and/or not-yet-accredited umpires to learn and prepare to umpire at the club or affiliate level. The course will help and encourage umpires to develop their …

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Presenter and Assessor Course

Welcome to the Softball Australia Presenter/Facilitator and Assessors online learning material and assessment Softball Australia has designed this course with the aim to equip presenters and facilitators with the skills to deliver quality and effective coaching and officiating programs. Presenters and Assessors require varied and specialised skills to adequately fulfill their roles, this course is …

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Team Manager Course

Softball Australia has designed this course to enable active learning for Team Managers, teaching the tasks, requirements, and knowledge that must be completed to successfully manage through Softball Australia. This course has been designed for ease of completion, involving online remote learning, and anytime completion status. The course includes reading packages and course learning via …

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2 Umpire System

In the two-umpire rotation system, as implied by the word ‘rotation’, there is an expectation that umpires move into positions appropriate for each play. For this system to operate efficiently it is necessary for both umpires to achieve and maintain a reasonable level of fitness.   The information referring to positioning and the calling of plays is …

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Changes & Substitutions

Changes & Substitutions are a vital component of our game. It requires clear concise communication between umpire, coach and statistician. Key concepts covered include: Line-up Card Positional Changes Substitutions Re-entry DP/Flex Communication At the completion of this course you will have an understanding of how to communicate changes and substitutions and how to keep you …

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