Baseball Rule: Over the Fence Play with Runner on Third

Questionif a runner is on third and a pitcher pitches a ball over the fence should a base be awarded to the runner on third AnswerThanks for the question!

MLB Obstruction Rules: Analyzing a Hypothetical Base Running Scenario

QuestionMark, Thanks for the quick answer. Id like to explore further, hypothetical. SS was indeed not fielding the ball, nor in possession of the ball.

Softball Rules: Outfielder Positioning Behind Second Base - Wood Bat Leagues

QuestionOur mens slow pitch league changed to wood bats last year. This year, a few teams in the league have begun to move one of the outfielders (typicall

ASA Rules: Is an Outfielder Glove Hit a Home Run?

QuestionIf a Ball is hit and it hits an outfielders glve and goes over is it a home run if not what is it ASA Rules please thanks Kateyln AnswerThanks fo

Enhance Softball Baserunning & Hitting Performance

QuestionI have a few questions and I would like to ask them all in one message. I am not a coach, but I am a college student currently trying out for the s

Fastpitch Softball Rule 6 Interpretation: Illegal Pitch & Runner Advancement

QuestionMy understanding of rule 6 is that an illegal pitch is called and a ball is awarded to the batter.  I dont see where rule 6 states to award th

Run Scoring in Baseball: A Close Play Analysis

Questionasa womens modify this situation took place at a game that played yesterday. my team plays in the same league. with two outs runner on first base

7th Grade Varsity Left Fielder: Addressing Playing Time Concerns

Questionmy daughter is in the 7th grade and this is her first year playing school ball she has played spring and summer ball for years she is on middle sch

Understanding 1st & 3rd Base Strategies for 14U Baseball

QuestionI played high school and college ball and understand and know how 1st and 3rds work. I coach 14U and want to find a good way to explain to that age

Slowpitch Softball Designated Hitter (DH) Rules & Extra Hitters

QuestionIn Mens slowpitch softball, can a DH be used for a position player?  Or do all position players have to be in the batting lineup? AnswerThank

MLB Rules: Catcher's Box & Illegal Pitches - Game Situation Analysis

QuestionGame Situation Runner on 3rd 2 outs extra innings Right handed batter up to bat catcher stands up takes 2 steps to right, and she is standing right

Baseball Rule: Ball Hit Off Pitcher's Glove & Runner Contact

QuestionIf a batter ball hits off the glove of a pitcher, then hits the runner going to 3rd base, is the runner out?  Is the ball a live ball or is th

Tournament Placement After Forfeit: Understanding Tournament Rules

Questiontwo weeks ago, our girls (18u) played in a tournament. we were one game from the championship. However, we placed 4th. the team who placed third, f

High School Softball Letter Jacket Requirements: Minimum Innings?

QuestionHow many innings does a girl have to play on the high school fast pitch softball team to recieve a letter jacket? Answer Hello Ginger Each High

Improving Outfield Throwing Speed and Accuracy: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionMy daughter plays center field for a highschool team. Her coach wants her to get the ball in quicker. She hesitates in doing this because her accur

Baseball Interference vs. Obstruction: A Defensive Player's Guide

QuestionIf the defensive player blocking a base does not have the ball. Is it true that in order for a defensive player to be called for interfence with a

Understanding the Runner Not Out Rule: Batted Ball & Fielders

QuestionI recall a few years ago, ASA made a change in the runner getting hit by a batted ball. It said that if in the umpires judgement, a fielder could n

Understanding and Addressing Intentional Slow Play in Baseball

QuestionSir, My question involves intentional slow play.  Our team was losing by two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, 16 to 14.  Our oppo

Understanding the Mercy Rule in Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Games

QuestionThis question is about Co-Ed Slo-Pitch, but a Fastpitch Softball expert may still have the answer. I have read Slo-Pitch Nationals (http://www.slo

Baseball Bats in Cold Weather: Can My Bats Be Used in 50°F?

QuestionHello, I did purchase two bats, they were Easton SST3B Stealth  sst3b and Louisville Slugger FP205 TPS Warrior. After xmas I open them and wa