regulation game

QuestionMark, Thank you for your quick answer. May I bother you with another question? I was on first base, and the batter hit a ball down the left field l

returning to base

Questionin a recent game our 2base runner ran to third it was not a forced out I sent her back to 2nd I did not see, but the oppossing team said she had al

falling to the right

Questionhi ther I have a 9year old daughter who has been pitching for about a year, she is a pretty good pitcher but she falls to the right a lot, this aff

Quick pitch rules

QuestionI play in a ASA softball synagogue league. While the league is technically slow pitch, everyone in the league is pitching modified and the umpires

Weather delay

QuestionHi Mark, Womens ASA league.  We are playing in a tournament.  We are visitors.  It is top of the 7th, no outs, we are down 7 to 5. &

Legal Slow Softball Pitch

QuestionThis last Thursday, I was called for an illegal pitch by an umpire on a pitch ive been using for three years now with no previous problems.  I

Slide Rule at Home

QuestionThank you so much for that prompt and helpful response.    I dont have a copy of the ASA rulebook, but thats my reading of the AFA rules

Force or Tag Play

QuestionDear Larry, Situation: Runners on first and second bases with 0 out. Batter: Hits a pop fly near second base -- Umpire calls, Infield Fly Rule, b

ASA Rainouts-players-and teams pulling out

QuestionOK Doc. I have a few questions for you/ situations. 1) We were at a ASA tourney today and it began to rain and thunder in beteween the 4th innning,

Mens slow pitch ASA rule

QuestionWe have a pitcher in our league who does not start his pitching motion until the batter is  in the batters box.  This may sound o.k., how

excessive play

QuestionWho governs Softball associations in this country? IF there is someone, IS THERE A LIMIT AS TO HOW MANY GAMES THEY CAN have TEAMS TO PLAY in a day?

How to throw a curve drop?

QuestionCan you describe how to throw a curve drop or tell me where I can get a description? AnswerHello Rex Try this free website for more information:

defensive player throwing a glove

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - If a player hits the ball in the outfield, looks like it might go over the fence.  A field

base running in softball

QuestionIn slow-pitch softball, when a person hits a home-run he is only obligated to touch first base, then return to the dugout.  My question is, ar

Extra Hitters Under ASA Softball Rules

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Dear Larry, Here is my understanding of the ASA rules regarding use of the extra hitter(s): A

Fastpitch girls catchers mit

QuestionMost of the girls who catch in our 14 and under league do not have catchers mits to use.  Id like pick up an inexpensive glove to have availab

Fastpitch speed

QuestionCan you tell me the average pitch speed in girls fastpitch softball? Lets say at the U10 level and then the professional (Jenny Finch) level. &nbs

Do we start over

QuestionLarry My question to you is I was playing in a league game with ASA rules and we completed the top of the first inning and then the lights went out

Too Fast

Question14U Girl, pulls alot.  Uses compact swing and hits all meatballs and inside pitches well into left - too far left resulting in many foul balls

correctable error

QuestionIn a co-ed s-ball game with a runner on 1st base and one out the batter hit a ball down the 1st base line which the umpire called foul before it pa