Fastpitch Softball: Foot Placement & Illegal Pitches - ASA Rules

QuestionWhat are the regulations pertaining to the foot pushing off the rubber in relation to a hop during the delivery. My daughter pitches and recently w

Understanding Lineup Rules: Continuous vs. Rule Book Batting Orders

QuestionCan you tell me the difference between a continuous batting order (which I understand) and a rule book batting order  How does a rule book bat

Softball Double Play: Understanding the Rules & Controversies

QuestionWe had a play recently that confused the other team we played.  Slowpitch softball, co-ed league.  We had a runner on 1st base, 1 out. &n

ASA Slow Pitch Softball: Bat Carrying Rules & Umpire Authority

QuestionDr. Ambrose, Scenario:  Batter hits no doubt three run homer.  He carries the bat around the basepaths till he reaches 3rd and drops it

Softball Rule: Branch Contact on Third Strike - Dead Ball?

QuestionOn our softball field there is a tree on the left side of the field between home and third but it is off the field but some branches overhang the f

Designated Player & Flex Player Defensive Roles: Clarification

QuestionThe player designated on the lineup card as the DP entered the game to play defense for a different player than who he was hitting for.  We we

Understanding Tournament Bracket Seeding & Matchups

QuestionWe have 11 teams going into playoffs this year.  I know what the brackets should look like but am not sure how they determine who plays who. &

First Base Force Play: Glove Extension Rule Explained

QuestionGround Ball to 2nd base.  1st baseman bobbles the ball.  Ends up grabbing the ball with his throwing hand and tagging first base with his

Base Running Rules: When Does a Runner Get Called Out?

QuestionWe had a player who ran to first base. The first baseman missed the throw. Our player ran past the bag and stopped running. He turned around to com

Understanding Tournament Bracket & Seeding - Playoff Structure Explained

QuestionWe have 11 teams going into playoffs this year.  I know what the brackets should look like but am not sure how they determine who plays who. &

Understanding ASA Baseball Rules: Questions About 'Chipping,' Dugout Etiquette, and Profanity

QuestionI have a few questions to ask about ASA Ruling. 1. While my brothers team was in the outfield, my 2-year old nephew ran in the dugout and started

Fastpitch Slap Hitting Technique & Batter's Box Rules

QuestionIve noticed that girls who hit from the left side of the plate tend to run up and slap at the pitch in order to get on base. I found it interesting

Baseball Catching Rules: Is a Dropped Ball Still Legal?

Questionour outfielder caught a ball diving and slid to complete stop (no runners on).  As he stood up the ball dropped out of his glove.  Is tha

Pitching Rules: Foot Placement and Stepping Regulations (NSA, ASA, Pony)

QuestionIn High School-NSA-ASA and Pony is the pitcher allowed to take a step back before her pitch if one foot remains on the rubber? If so where can I fi

Coach Attire Regulations: Are Flip-Flops Allowed?

QuestionI was informed that coachs could not wear flip-flops when coaching a base.  Is this a rule and if so what rule does it fall under? AnswerHel

Base Running Rules: Examining a Controversial Tag Out

Questionyes but the defense players are outside the baseline.. and i preferr the old way make contact if you are the runner.. i think this rule sucks  

Baseball Safety: Pitching Violations and Player Protection

QuestionAt my daughters game the pitcher hit the batters 10 times (fast pitch) and laughed about it each time.  In a game three days ago she hit 7 pla

Understanding Umpire Decisions: Early Stolen Base & Pitcher's Hand

Questionall runners had advanced  the runner who had scored and the runner who advanced to third were called out because the umpire used a ruling that

Tournament Game Scheduling & Umpire Regulations - Expert Advice

QuestionIn a tournament playing 10 and under should the girls be allowed to start a game at 9:30 p.m. after they have been playing since 8:00 a.m. that mor

Fastpitch Softball: Understanding the Replant Rule & Crow Hop

QuestionIn a recent ASA tournament game the pitcher was taking what appeared to be a crow hop in that her drag foot was being placed sole down on the groun