Tournament Bracket Validation: Is This Setup Correct?

QuestionWe recently played a tournament with five teams.  The schedule of games were as follows.  Seed 4 vs Seed 5, Seed 2 vs Seed 3 and Seed 1 r

Softball Fastpitch: Rules on Arm Braces for Pitchers - ASA

QuestionIn ASA governed fastpitch softball can a pithcer wear a flexible arm brace while pitching in a game. Can you site the rule either way. Thanks Ans

ASA Rules & Wooden Bats: Are They Legal?

QuestionThe league I play in follows ASA rules as to illegal bats.  I used a Worth Big Ox wooden bat.  The bat does not have an ASA stamp but rea

Slow-Pitch Softball Rules: Tagging & Outs Explained

QuestionIf a player is running from second base to third, the thirdbase-man has the ball in his left hand and tags the runner with his right hand, is the p

MLB Live Ball Rule: Interference and Double Plays Explained

QuestionRunners on 1st & 3rd, one out. Batter hits line drive to third, hitting the 3rd base runner in the back while STANDING on third. Ball ricochets int

Weather Cancellation & Tournament Placement Rules: ASA & NSA

QuestionAre there any ASA or NSA rules regarding cancellations due to weather, ie. rain.  What about determining placements?  We were in a tourny

Baseball Coaching Strategies: Utilizing Coaches for Foul Ball Retrieval

QuestionWe just finished at the USSSA world series at Disney. In our final elimination game, played on a baseball field, the head umpire told each team to

Fastpitch Softball: Understanding the Baseline Rule for Runners

QuestionWhat is the rule regarding when an out is called for running outside the baseline. My daughter played in an 8u fastpitch tourney this weekend, and

Courtesy Runners vs. Pinch Runners: League Rule Clarification

QuestionI have a question regarding Courtesy Runners vs. Pinch Runners.  I currently serve on the Board of Directors and encountered a unique situatio

ASA Softball Bat Modifications: Grip Tape Regulations & Rules

Question --i meant to say taped heavily to and arounded the the bat knob----------------------- Followup To Question - if a bat is altered such as not &

Baseball Rules: Runner Interference & Foul Territory - Expert Analysis

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - ONE OUT, RUNNER ON FIRST, BATTER HITS A LINE DRIVE DOWN THE FIRST BASE LINE, RUNNER ON FIRST J

Free Substitution Rules in Slow Pitch Baseball: A Clarification

QuestionI have a question regarding a scenario that happened this weekend at our slow pitch year end tourney. A player was up to bat and had swung and mis

ASA Softball Rules: Tagging Runners & Intentional Walks - Expert Answers

Question#1.Tagging a runner: Umpire said I must tag her below the waist while running to third base, I dont think that is rule. #2. Tied game last inning,

Slow-Pitch Softball Rules: Foul Tips & Sliding Regulations

QuestionHey Mark, Once again let me first say thank you for your wonderful service and willingness to help. We have a league with a number of inexperience

Baseball/Softball Collision Rule: Runner Out or Safe?

QuestionNational Federation High School- A runner attempting to steal third is thrown out by two steps.  Third baseman blocks third and applies low ta

Softball Game Interruption: Understanding ASA Rules & Game Resumption

QuestionHi Dr. Mark R. Ambrose, I play for a fast pitch mens Wall Street Softball League in NYC and we had a situation that came up as a result of a rain

Slowpitch League Playoff Game Resumption: Lineup Rules & Player Substitutions

QuestionIm the commissioner for a mens slowpitch league. A playoff game was called to darkness after the bottom of the seventh and the score tied 6-6. The

ASA Slowpitch Softball Rule: Missing Players & Outs

QuestionWe have played a lot of tournments and none of us have ever seen this rule in mens slowpitch softball. Had a early game and had 2 players not show

Slow Pitch Softball: Tagging the Base with an Empty Glove - Rule Clarification

QuestionSlow Pitch Softball A batter hits a ball down to first base. The player picks up the ball in his bare hand and tags the base with his empty glove o

Is My Softball Pitching Technique Legal? Understanding Rules & Regulations

QuestionI am asking a question regarding a concern that has come up in our mens slow pitch softball league.  I am one of the better pitchers in the le