Softball is a fun and competitive sport. Softball, like any other sport, has its own set of rules and methods for play. Pitchers and hitters utilize different pitching and hitting strategies to outwit each other. Softball even has a variation of the game that exclusively consists of slow pitches. This variant is called dead ball baseball and it is played on outdoor sandlots or asphalt playgrounds where the ball does not bounce. The first rule of softball is that there are no rules. That is, the game is played by consensus rather than regulation. So, if there's a dispute about whether or not an action was done properly during a game, someone will usually call time out to discuss the issue. The only real way to determine legal activity in softball is through use of your eyes - if you think something isn't right, say so! The second rule of softball is that the objective is victory over your opponent. No matter what type of game you're playing, who ever wins gets to celebrate a little bit afterwards with ice cream! Finally, have fun! Sports should be fun, otherwise we'd all be doing something else instead. If you find yourself struggling with game-related issues such as "why is this player always taking advantage of me" or "I can't seem to make this guy throw the ball", then take a moment to step back and remember why you love sports in the first place.