Co-Ed Baseball: Dealing with Player Count Adjustments & League Rules

QuestionAt the beginning of the game we had 10 players:  M/F battery, 2 M/ 2F infielders, 2M / 2F outfielders.  On the 2nd play of the game, one

Men's Slow Pitch Softball Skill Levels: Classification & Procedures

QuestionWhat are the rules that dictate the level of play that a team or player plays at? AnswerHi Matt, This is not an umpires concern but rather than n

Slow Pitch Softball Field Dimensions: A Comprehensive Guide

Question Plate to mound, bases, and outfield fence. AnswerHi Bruce, Im assuming your talking about slow pitch, so Ill provide those dimensions: 50 feet

Softball Pitching Strategies: Facing Skilled Hitters

QuestionHi!! I have a softball game tmr and Im the one who throws the ball at the batter but there are two guys who are really good at batting and I have t

Shortstop Coverage Strategy: Best Practices for High School Baseball

Questionmy daughter is playing shortstop for the jv team in high school, well if there is a runner on second only, the batter is not bunting, and the third

Softball Interference: Can a Catcher Block a Batter?

QuestionMy daughter is the Varsity catcher for her H.S. softball team.  She had a question about throwing down to 2nd.  If there is a batter in t

Baseball/Softball: Runner Hit by Pitcher - Interference or Out?

QuestionIf a batter hits/bunts the ball the pitcher picks it up and while throwing to first hits the runner in the back/head with the ball while runner is

Upper & Lower Back Pain Relief for Softball Pitchers

QuestionI have been pitching fastpitch for over 7 years.  For the last 2 years I have been having trouble with my back.  Last year it was my pirf

Safe Sliding Techniques for Fast Pitch Softball: Overcoming Fear of Injury

Questionhow do you slide in fast pitch if you are too scared that you are going to cut yourself or injure your leg or foot. Because i really want to do thi

Softball Third Base Positioning & Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Slow pitch softball when I am on third i stand probably 5-6 feet left of the bag towards the s.stop. right behind the baseline is that co

Choosing the Right Softball Bat Size for High School

Questionhello i have a friend that her is going to play high school girls softball she would like to buy her a bat but i and she dont know the size in H.S.

Optimal Base Running Stance for Fast Pitch (11-12 Year Olds)

QuestionWhat is the best stance for a base runners feet (girls fast pitch, 11-12 year olds with base stealing).  As an example on first base, I have s

Optimizing Your Daughter's Batting Stance for Enhanced Contact

QuestionMy daughter is 11 and very small. She is currently playing on a tournament team and is having trouble making contact. Her speed is pretty good but

Playing Left-Handed Infielders: Strategy for 14U Fastpitch

QuestionI would like your thoughts on having a lefty play shortstop, 3rd base, or 2nd base. We play 14U fastpitch.  Thanks AnswerHello Randy, Boy is

Throwmax Device Legality Under ASA Rules: Rule 3-7 Analysis

QuestionMark, you recently answered a question regarding the Thowmax training device and it being used in a game by a pitcher. Wouldnt this fall under Rul

Best Fastpitch Softball Bat Sizes for 16, 14, & 12 Year Olds

QuestionI have a= 16, 14 and 12 year old daughters who all play fastpitch, what are good size bats for each? The 16 year old is looking at a 33-23, -10. Is

Playing with a Cast in Youth Sports: Legality & Options

QuestionMy daughter is on a 10u travel team.  They have a tournament this weekend.  Her wrist is in a cast (she fractured her wrist).  Is it

Infield Fly Rule & Interference: A Close Play Analysis

QuestionRunners at 1st and 2nd one out.  Routine popfly towards SS R2 breaks towards 3rd and collides with SS just prior to the ball being played and

Softball Glove Rules: Can a Catcher Play First Base?

QuestionMy daughter play 10 and under fast pitch soft ball.She is a catchers and sometimes plays first base she has two gloves but at a game she forgot her

MLB Rulebook: Striking Out Players for Untucked Jerseys?

QuestionQUESTION: Would you please direct me to the rule regarding calling a strike on a player for an untucked jersey? thanks! ANSWER: Hi Sandra, You wo