Slo-Pitch Softball Glossary

The process of ranking teams 1 through N based on skill level, previous records, or random draw. Higher seeds get easier early matchups and better bracket positioning.

The shooting box is an informal term used in slo-pitch to describe the area where pitchers stand, often targeted by hitters aiming directly at the pitcher. This can make the pitching position particul...

A single elimination bracket is a tournament format where a team is eliminated after just one loss. All teams start in the same bracket, and the winner of each game advances while the loser is immedia...

A slapper is a type of batter in softball who uses a unique technique to make contact with the ball lightly. A slapper will usually hit a ball lightly in front of them, in a way that allows them to ru...

A slice swing in slo-pitch softball is a hitting technique where the batter swings across the ball, creating cross-spin. This spin causes the ball to curve or “slice” away from fielders as it travels,...

A popular recreational format of softball where pitchers deliver the ball underhand in a high arc, typically between 6 and 12 feet. Teams usually field 10 players, adding an extra outfielder to cover ...

In slowpitch softball, the ball is delivered underhand with a high arc (usually 6–12 feet). Games emphasize hitting and fielding since strikeouts are rare, and rules often include home run limits and ...

A stat for power hitting, calculated by dividing total bases by at-bats. Extra-base hits raise a player’s SLG.

A slang term for when a fielder makes a catch with the ball sticking partly out of the top of the glove, resembling a snow cone.

A bat-and-ball sport similar to baseball but played with a larger ball (usually 11–12 inches). Softball is very different from baseball due to the field’s shorter base paths, and the underhand pitchin...