Understanding Obstruction Rules in 10U Fastpitch Softball

QuestionQUESTION: Girls 10U asa sacramento fastpitch Our player hit a ball to ceterfield, rounded first and was obstructed and it was signalled. Our player

High School Baseball: Strikeout Rules & Wrist Contact

QuestionHigh School batter has a two strike count. At the next pitch she swings and makes contact with the ball with her wrist instead of the ball. The bal

Pitcher Replacement Rules: Understanding ASA/NFHS Regulations

Questionyes its me again, sorry but just want to make sure on it. Question:Coach already used its 3conf and its the 3rd inning. Coach ask for time removes

Baseball Umpire Call Authority: Home Plate vs. First Base

QuestionTwo man umpire crew...no one on base...first baseman playing up for bunt...catcher throws to 1st baseman for tag about 30 feet up the line.....who

Fastpitch Interference Rules: Batter's Role & Right-Handed vs. Left-Handed

QuestionDear Sir, At my daughter fast-pitch 10-11 year old game tonight, the runner from third attempted to take home on a passed ball.  The catcher r

Softball Game Analysis: Identifying the Losing Pitcher

QuestionStarting pitcher (SP) goes 3 and 1/3 innings and is removed.  Score is 2 to 1 in favor of her team with 1 out.   SP gave up 2 hits ,

ASA Fastpitch Flex/Designated Player Rules Explained

QuestionDear Sir, I coach a fast pitch team in the Netherlands and would like to know about the flex/DP rule could you give me the rule paragraph etc. &nb

Base Running Rules: Overrunning Third Base & Advancing to Home

QuestionHello Mark, In one of our matches we had a situation where the second base runner ran to the third base but could not stop her speed and overran th

Baseball/Softball: Legal Contact with Runner Before Home Plate?

QuestionHi Dr. Mark R. Ambrose, I have a question, is there any rule on this situation: Batter hits a home-run, now when the batter-runner rounds third bas

Baseball Error Rule: Determining Liability When a Ball is Dropped or Missed

QuestionIf the short stop throws a catchable ball to the first baseman to make a play on the runner, and the first baseman drops the balls, tips the ball,

Base Path Obstruction: Rules & Runner Rights - Baseball Coaching

QuestionA girl hits a gapper to right center field, while rounding first base she runs into the first baseman who is in the base path. As a coach, if you r

Baseline Rights for Defensive Players in Baseball: Avoiding Obstruction

QuestionDoes a defensive player have the right to the baseline as long as they are waiting to receive the ball? AnswerHi Marc, In ASA and most other orgs

MLB Umpire Question: Dead Ball Ruling & Batter Award

QuestionIm working the plate, when the pitcher throws the pitch way inside. Batter ducks and ball hits bat unintentionally.  Ball rolls fair, batter d

ASA Slowpitch Softball Rules: Pitching Regulations Explained

QuestionASA softball COED teams here is what I see in the rule book for slow-pitch softball. pitcher should place his pivot foot on the plate for a complet

Baseball Rule Clarification: Foul Ball Definition & Arc

QuestionHello Tom I have a question / opinion for you. This is the PENALTY : Strike. A 10- foot arc shall be inscribed in front of home plate, from the fir

Baseball Rule Violation: Out-of-Order Batting & Umpire Error

Questionhave a question today in a game the third time around the order the 6 place hitter got up to lead off an inning and took a pitch that was called a

Baseball/Softball: Rules on Coach-to-Catcher Communication via Headset

QuestionWe recently played in a tournament where the catcher got her pitching signals from the coach via a headset and earpiece. Is there a specific rule t

BOO in COED Baseball: Understanding Umpire Ruling & Correctness

QuestionWe had a call recently where B9(male) batted in front of B8 (female).  The appeal was made by the defense after the first pitch where the umpi

Force Out Play: Analyzing a Close Double Play Attempt

QuestionSituation: Bases loaded, two outs. Batter safely hits the ball to centerfield which is quickly thrown to 2nd base to attempt a force out of the ru

Understanding Double Plays in Coach Pitch Softball (Under 8)

QuestionRunner on 1st base.  Batter hits ground ball to 1st baseman.  1st baseman snags ball, moves over and tags runner while on 1st base (runne