FAQ (New to the sport)
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How are baseball and softball played?
You can find introductions to baseball and softball in the 'New to the sport' category in the Resources section.
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What is indoor softball?
Increasingly popular during the winter months, indoor softball is a version of slowpitch softball adjusted for playing in sports halls. You can find out more under the indoor softball category in the Resources section.
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I want to start a brand new baseball or softball club/league. Where do I begin?
Check out the Club section of our website for advice, support and resources for baseball and softball organisations. If your organisation has not already been assigned a BSUK Point Person (you'll find the list in the Club section) please contact the Development Manager for your region and introduce yourself. You can find a list of our staff in the About BSUK section.
If you are planning to start a new softball team, there is a series of documents available on this topic on the British Softball Federation website.
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I want to play! How do I find a team to join?
Great! Your first port of call should be the New Players section of our website which will direct you to a list of baseball and softball organisations currently recruiting on the relevant Federation website, as well as to the Team Finder which can help you locate playing opportunities in your area.