After watching my DD's HS season, and some college fall ball, I would like to take a moment to emphasize to all DFP parents to work with your DD's on improving their softball IQs. Everyone practices the physical skills it takes to play softball at a high level, but I am astonished at the number of high level players who are either ignorant or have not been properly coached in the fundamentals of the game. Know the rules, know where to go with the ball when it is hit to you, find the lead runner, hit your cutoffs. Preventing a base runner from taking an extra base can be the difference between winning and losing in a tight game.