Pitched Ball out of play

QuestionR1 on 2B & R2 on 1B ... Pitcher pitches a ball and it directly strikes the front angled edge of home plate ... ball shots straight up and over the

Triple Play

QuestionThis occurred during my daughters 10U game. Runners on 2nd and 3rd. Both runners got a lead off and began running. A pop-up was caught by the pitc

Girls Pitching, ASA Fastpitch

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

Lineup Rules

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

double play in reverse?

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

Time Expiring

QuestionASA, Mens D. We were in a game last week down 11 to 10, the home team leading, with less than a minute to play. Full count, 2 outs, the last batter

ASA Slow Pitch Softball rule

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

dead ball on third strike

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

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

Tournament Bracket Question

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. &

Extension of 1st base

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

Running to first base

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

Playoff Brackets/Positions

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. &

A Few Questions

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

Girls Fastpitch slap hitting from left side

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

legal catch?

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 - feet position ?stepping

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

Coachs Attire / Footwear

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 runner caught in run down

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  

Hitting Batters

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