Softball on GameSpeed360
9 evaluation traits authored for softball, each with the observable behaviours it is scored on. 10 position options, 12 practice categories, and every screen speaking softball: a fixture is a game and it is divided into innings.
The 9 traits a player is rated on
Each is scored 1–10. The behaviours listed are what a coach is actually looking at — they print on the report so a family can read what the number meant.
- 01
Hitting / Contact
1–10 · technicalBat-to-ball ability, barrel control, contact consistency, ability to handle velocity and movement, two-strike adjustments, and quality of contact.
- 02
Plate Discipline & Pitch Recognition
1–10 · decision makingStrike-zone awareness, recognition of spin and pitch type, swing decisions, patience, and ability to adjust to changing pitching strategies.
- 03
Power
1–10 · physicalAbility to drive the ball, gap power, home-run potential, exit velocity, barrel quality, and ability to generate power throughout the swing.
- 04
Baserunning
1–10 · tacticalFirst-step quickness, reads, stealing technique, turns, aggressiveness, situational awareness, and ability to pressure the defense.
- 05
Fielding
1–10 · technicalFirst step, glove work, range, footwork, throwing transitions, positioning, reaction time, and ability to make plays under pressure.
- 06
Throwing
1–10 · technicalArm strength, accuracy, quick release, throwing mechanics, accuracy on the move, and ability to make difficult throws.
- 07
Game Awareness
1–10 · tacticalUnderstanding of outs, counts, runners, defensive situations, bunt/slap situations, coverage responsibilities, and anticipating the next play.
- 08
Communication
1–10 · mentalDefensive communication, directing teammates, calling balls, dugout communication, and providing information before and during plays.
- 09
Competitive Motor
1–10 · competitiveHustle, preparation, resilience after failure, focus, toughness, consistency, and ability to remain engaged throughout the game.
Position groups
Some positions in softball are not doing the same job, so they are not rated on the same things. Each group below replaces the trait set entirely. An player whose position does not map to a group falls back to the 9 traits above.
Pitcher
P · LHP · RHP · SP · RP · Pitcher
- Arm Circle & Mechanics
- Rise / Drop Movement
- Spin Quality & Command
- Speed & Change of Pace
- Sequencing & Hitter Reads
- Defense in the Circle
- Controlling the Running Game
- Composure in the Circle
- Workload & Recovery
Catcher
C · Catcher
- Receiving & Framing
- Handling Movement
- Throwing & Pop Time
- Blocking & Recovery
- Game Calling & Pitcher Management
- Hitting / Contact
- Plate Discipline & Pitch Recognition
- Power
- Leadership & Communication
Infield
1B · 2B · 3B · SS · IF · INF · MIF · Infield
- Hands & Glove Work
- Footwork & Range
- Arm Strength & Accuracy
- Short-Game Defense
- Double Plays & Feeds
- Hitting / Contact
- Plate Discipline & Pitch Recognition
- Slap & Short-Game Execution
- Baserunning
Outfield
LF · CF · RF · OF · Outfield
- Reads & Routes
- Closing Speed
- Arm Strength & Throwing
- Catch Technique
- Communication & Spacing
- Hitting / Contact
- Plate Discipline & Pitch Recognition
- Slap & Short-Game Execution
- Baserunning
Position options
This sport calls the field “Position”, and it stays free text — these are the offered values, not a limit.
- P
- C
- 1B
- 2B
- 3B
- SS
- LF
- CF
- RF
- DP
What we call things
- A fixture
- Game
- A period
- Inning (7 per game)
- The group
- Roster
- One of them
- Player
- Their number
- Jersey number
- The cycle
- Season
Practice categories
Practice-plan blocks come pre-categorised for softball, each with its own colour on the session timeline.
- Warmup / Activation
- Hitting
- Bunt / Slap
- Infield Defense
- Outfield Defense
- Throwing / Arm Care
- Baserunning
- Pitching / Bullpen
- Team Defense
- Conditioning
- Film / IQ
- Cooldown
Scheduled event kinds
- Practice
- Game
- Tournament
- Scrimmage
- Meeting
What softball actually gets
Some modules are built on basketball-shaped data and are not offered in other sports. We would rather say so here than let you find out after you sign up.
- Athlete evaluations
9 authored traits
- Progress reports for families
written in softball language
- Practice plans
12 categories
- Schedule and RSVPs
5 event kinds
- Attendance
per session, with guardian visibility
- Announcements and polls
team communication
- Box-score stats
not available for this sport yet
- Shot chart
not available for this sport yet
- Playbook and sequences
not available for this sport yet
- Scouting reports
not available for this sport yet
- Prospect pipeline
not available for this sport yet
You know softball better than we do
A trait you would cut, one we are missing, or wording that would not survive a conversation with a parent — tell us and we will sharpen it.
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