Cover of Baseball & Softball by Bryan Neville

A practical guide for the field

Baseball & Softball

A Primer for Players and Coaches

A concise primer that gives new baseball and softball players and coaches a practical running start.

Know what to do before the ball reaches you

Baseball and softball become easier to understand when every player knows what to do before the ball is hit, what to do when the ball is hit to you, and what to do when it goes to someone else.

This concise primer introduces position responsibilities, game situations, base running, communication, practice, and game-day decision-making. It gives new players and coaches a practical running start without becoming a lengthy textbook or comprehensive rulebook.

Whether you are stepping onto the field for the first time or helping a young team learn the game, the goal is simple: replace uncertainty with preparation, awareness, and sound fundamentals.

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