Fast Pitch ASA Rule: Substituting a Base Runner on Second Base

QuestionWhat is the rule about subbing for the base runner that is initial put on second base? AnswerHi Richard, You can use a legal sub for the runner a

Softball & Baseball: Fair vs. Foul - Bounces Near Home Plate

Questionthe ball is hit in fair territory just in from of the plate, bounces fair, but has enough spin to return to fair terrritory.  it is then field

ASA Softball Pitching Stance Rules: Step Forward & Rubber Timing

QuestionFast Pitch Softball ASA Rules through Rec dept. At what point can a pitcher come off the rubber?  After releasing the ball or during her wind

Coaching Strategies for High School Softball Against Fast Pitchers

QuestionHi.  This is my first year coaching fast-pitch high school softball.  I have a baseball background.  My girls have been working so h

Using a Worth PST137 Bat Without Decals: Legality & Options

QuestionI have and use a 2003 Worth PST137, all of the decals/stickers have come off. It has the recertification on the knob and the laser engraved ASA app

Softball Pitching Rules for Young Players: Coach Pitch & Development

QuestionHello Larry, my name is Ken McLemore and Im a little league softball coach (Coach pitch).   This year were trying to give some of our y

Fastpitch Pitching Technique: Ensuring Correct Form for Young Athletes

QuestionI have a question regarding fastpitch pitching.  I have a 14 yr old daughter who pitches about 53mph and takes pitching lessons.  How do

Fly Ball Obstruction Rules: Protecting Runners Between Bases

QuestionQUESTION: Obstruction rules (ASA, NFHS, several codes) do not allow a runner to be put out between the bases the runner was obstruction.  The

Passed Ball vs. Wild Pitch: Understanding the Difference in Softball

QuestionThe score keeper for my daughters college team says that any pitch thrown by the pitcher that hits the ground is a wild pitch. I dont agree and was

Wild Pitch vs. Passed Ball: Understanding the Difference in Baseball

QuestionThe scorekeeper on my daughters college team says that any pitch that touches the ground is a wild pitch. I disagree and was taught different. I wa

Are Fastpitch Bats Legal in ASA Slow Pitch Softball? - FSU Intramurals

QuestionHi I work for FSU intramurtals and a player asked us to look up if fast pitch bats were illegal for slow pitch softball. I mean it seems like a sim

Understanding Baseball Strike Zones: Common Pitching Questions Answered

Question1)  If the ball hits the black strip on home plate, is it considered a ball or a strike. 2)  Last year when pitching, the umpire called

Slowpitch Softball Bat Regulations: 2024 Rules & Legal Bat List

QuestionI was told at a sporting goods store today that the ASA changed the regulation requirements on slowpitch softball bats...is my 34/32 bat still lega

Umpire Authority: Removing Bats Blocking Home Plate in Fastpitch

QuestionIs the umpire responsible for or allowed to remove a bat from home plate once the batter is on base? My daughter plays 12U fast pitch. Our coach wa

Fastpitch Softball: Understanding the Circle Rule & Runner Advancement

QuestionI have a runner on third base , the batter at the plate gets a walk and i have her run to first and keep running down to second (with out stopping)

Softball Play Analysis: Understanding Run Counts & Defensive Strategies

QuestionBases loaded one out.  Catcher catches pop up for 2nd out.   Runner on third holds on third, runner on 2nd holds on second, but run

Fair/Foul Ball When Hitting in Batter's Box - MLB Rules

QuestionA player on the other team hit a ball that never left the batters box, but stopped in front of home plate. Exactly what is fair and what is foul re

Throwmax Elbow Support in ASA Baseball: Legality & Use

QuestionMy daughter uses the Throwmax elbow support when pitching. This device helps keep her elbow straight when throwing her pitches and has been very he

Softball Tag Rule Analysis: Run Scoring and Out Situations

QuestionBases loaded one out.  Catcher catches pop up for 2nd out.   Runner on third holds on third, runner on 2nd holds on second, but run

Base Running Rules: Stealing Second After a Walk - 14U Softball

Question On a 14U team, when a batter is walked and the pitcher has the ball in the circle but is getting ready to put her foot on the rubber can the runne