Softball Rule: Batter Hit by Pitch - Advancement & Dead Ball

QuestionThe batter was hit by a pitch after the ball hit the ground, does the batter advance to first or is it a dead ball.  And where do i find this

Base Running Interference: Rules & Outcomes in Baseball

Questionbases full less than 2 out,batter hits ball down 3rd ball hits runner standing on 3rd base. is runner out? is batter out? is it a dead ball ?can ru

Softball Baserunning Rule: Interference & Runner Advancement

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - I play in an over 60 mens softball league.  The following situation occured.  Runner

Softball Foul Pole Regulations: Square vs. Round Poles - NJCAA Compliance

QuestionI am constructing a softball field for NJCAA play and plan to use 5 by 30 square light poles for foul poles, but have been told that round poles mu

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Ball - Out or Safe?

Questionare you out if you are running and the ball that is hit, hits your foot while your running and no one touched it inbetween you and the batter? Ans

Understanding the Infield Fly Rule in Softball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionSlow pitch - limited arc softball. With bases loaded and 0 outs, there was a popfly to the Lifers first baseman.  The Ump called the infield f

College Recruiting: Evaluating Young Athletes & Academic Eligibility

QuestionHow do college coaches evaluate a player who is young for her grade?  My daughter is a 14 yr old sophomore pitcher with a top speed of 60mph b

Understanding Dropped Third Strike & Timing Plays in Baseball

QuestionGirl on 3rd, two outs and the catcher drops the third strike. While the catcher is bobbling the ball the runner from third gets to home. After that

Understanding the Debate Around Composite Baseball Bats

QuestionDear Mark, I have looked at the list, and have researched the science behind the composite bats.  I can not understand why they are legal; so

Legal Fielding Technique: Dropped Line Drives & Double Plays

QuestionI read your answer on intentionally dropped balls to enable possible double or triple play opportunities.  My question is, if your sharp enoug

Softball: Stepping Out of the Batter's Box - Umpire Authority

QuestionWe play in an ASA slow pitch softball league. I was called out for stepping out of the batters box when I hit a foul ball.  The problem is tha

Transitioning from Slowpitch to Fastpitch Softball: A Guide for 12U Players

QuestionDear Larry,             I am currently playing slowpitch softball, and wanted to join fastp

Fair or Foul Ball? Analyzing an ASA League Play

QuestionA ball hit to short right and the second baseman chases after it. The ball might go foul if he does not get to it, but he does. His feet are in fai

Baseball Rule 2: Understanding Illegal Base Running - Hesitation & Stopping

QuestionASA. Ball 4 on the batter ... if the pitcher has the ball in the circle can the batter-runner ...if she rounds first base and hesitates, but does n

Foul Ball Rules: When is a Batter Out?

Questionwhen is a batter out on a foul ball? is he out if the ball just tips the bat and goes straight to the catcher? not going over the batters head...

Legal to Step Out of the Batter's Box? Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionIs it legal for a batter to intentionally step in front of the plate with one foot during the pitch as long as the batter does not swing? I play on

Understanding ASA Pitching Rules for 10U Softball: Legal Motion & Common Variations

QuestionWe faced a pitcher who after taking position on the pitching plate, swung her arms back twice before starting her windmill.   So her arm

Resuming Baseball Games After Fog Outage: Rules & Procedures

Questionthe umpires called our game in the top of the second inning due to fog.we are scheduled to play next week de we start the game over or do we have t

Infield Fly Rule Explained: ASA Rules & Controversial Calls

QuestionMens City league ASA rules. Runner on first and second one out, batter hits a very high pop-up to the shortstop.  There is no call from the um

Managing Batting Orders with Many Players: A Guide for Coaches

QuestionI have 20 girls on my team. I want to play them all. Do the subs go into the batting order slot of the girl they are replacing? How do I put the gi