My last-place senior team beat the league's first-place team  - twice! - by using this unorthodox outfield formation.

This program, about my team's 2009 season, includes a description of an effective method of defense against a team that hits a lot of singles to the short outfield.

And don't forget to check out my book on managing and coaching adult
slowpitch softball.

After polling several metal detecting and treasure hunting forums about whether or not I should continue trying to return a class ring, I've reached a decision. 

Did those who responded to my question think I should keep the ring, or try again to return it?  Hear the results here, and see if you agree with my decision.

And check out my book, The Metal Detecting Manual.

Good umps, bad umps - what do you do when your ump makes a bad call, or doesn't know the rules?

The book is Managing and Coaching Adult Slowpitch Softball.

The Clue in the Old Book!  Sounds like a Nancy Drew title, doesn't it?

Old books and newspapers can be wonderful sources of clues to treasure.  Just this week, this notice appeared in my local paper: 
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Area history
   In 1909, during the hot summer months, camping on the Sangamon River in Mahomet seems to be all the rage.  Last summer, nearly 300 families camped around here, and from present indications there will be twice as many this year.
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Mahomet is a small town ten miles west of here, and there is still a county park along the Sangamon River.  I've detected that park several times, but only in the play areas, never by the river.  You can bet where I'll be hunting next time I'm there!

This podcast discusses reading old books and other publications with the mindset of a treasure hunter.

As always, there's a lot more information in my book.

The knuckleball can be the most valuable tool in the pitcher's arsenal.

When to use the knuckleball (you'll be surprised) and how to throw it are covered here.

Much more about pitching, hitting, fielding, coaching and managing adult slowpitch softball here (see the free articles at the bottom of that page).