umpire loses track of count

QuestionGirls (12-15yr old) Fast Pitch (NFHS rules).  We had a situation where a batter was called out on strikes.  She goes into the dugout. &nb

Double base at first, your recommendation?

QuestionHi- Im trying to convince our youth girls softball organization about the safety merits of using a double base at first, but theyve never heard of

little league free inning

QuestionI watched a 9-10 yr old girls softball game tonight.  The teams are allowed to play up to 5 innings or a 1 1/2 hour game, with a 5 run max per

fastpitch pitching stance

QuestionI have understood the rule for the pitchers feet are both to start on the rubber. Do both feet have to make contact with the rubber prior to the de

ASA softball collision at home plate

QuestionI know that there is no sliding rule in ASA, but what about the runner colliding at home with the catcher who has the ball and is putting on a tag

softball scoring situation

QuestionHi!   Im the scorekeeper for a 12-13 year old girls team in our town rec league.   We had a situation the other day which I t

Two ASA questions

QuestionHi Mark! First of all, thanks for all the work you do here - your insights are invaluable. I have two questions... 1 out, runner on 1st base. &n

all rules about fast pitch softball

QuestionI am new to the game and i want to be there for my daughter to help but i dont understand the rules. can you direct me to a book or website that i

BaseRunning from Tom

QuestionIn a previous question from Tom on 6/14/06 regarding dropped third strike with one out and bases loaded, I understand the dead ball and the b/r cal

score

QuestionI have a question about what should be correct. Our games are scheduled to start at 7, 8:30, & 10 PM. In a copy of rules handed out it states: All

Ball hits runner

QuestionIf a ball being thrown in from outfield or being thrown to a baseman touches the runner on her way to a base--is the runner out?  The recipien

fastpitch softball glove sizes

QuestionWhat are the legal fastpitch softball glove sizes? What is the biggest size glove you are allowed to have? AnswerHi Jen, fs or sp it makes no diff

Stealing when pitcher has ball

QuestionI am very confused.  We play ASA 10u. I was under the impression that once the pitcher has the ball in the pitchers circle, you could not stea

Fast Pitch Pitching Call

QuestionI have a girl on my team who has been pitching for about two years presenting the ball the same way in which she brings the ball forward and touche

Off base

QuestionRich, We do not allow stealing in our league, and yes, I am still stuck in the mud seeking clarity. You would allow a player not wanting to be hi

Dead Ball Era

QuestionDear Mark, I hoped to get through a season without having a rule disagreement with an umpire, but could only make if halfway. The league is adult

Walking

QuestionWe had a situation on a co-ed team where a male batted and hit the ball over the fence, scoring all runners.  He batted with 2 outs on the boa

DP/Flex - illegal sub

QuestionHad this happen this past weekend. PONY rules. Other team using DP / Flex.  DP in the #6 batting position, #3 position has injury and other te

batter moving out of batters box

QuestionIf a pitch has been pitched and the catcher lose the ball and a runner is running from second to thrid base. Is the batter required to get out of t

Slowpitch Pitching

Question What is a deep pitch? Should I give signals when its a ball? I see umpires doing this. How do I get a ASA umpire rule book or attend ASA school. I