Infield Fly Rule: Runner on First - Correct Procedure & Outcome

Questioni have seen the following and wonder what would be the correct action to take. runner on 1 base only batter hits an infield fly and the shortstop l

Understanding Pitcher Re-Entry Rules in Co-ed Softball Leagues

QuestionMark, The following scenario will help to answer my question.  I play in a co-ed league that allows several Designated Hitters in order to ha

Baseball Rule: Out on a Catch After Dropping the Ball - Explanation

QuestionIf the firstbaseman catches a thrown ball in her glove before the runner tags the base, the umpire calls the runner out, then the firstbaseman drop

MLB Rules: Catcher Distraction of Batter - Is It Legal?

QuestionQUESTION: Recently I was being distracted by the catcher as the pitcher began to release the ball. The catcher would wave his glove into my periphe

MLB Umpire Rule: Runner's Advancement After Fielder Error - Explanation & Examples

QuestionHi, The other team had a runner on 1B, batter hits a single to Rf. My outfielder fires it to third so the advancing runner that was on first stops

Live Appeals in Baseball: Rules & Procedures

QuestionI noticed that the tag-up play is considered a live appeal that the runner left too soon. Also, when a runner forced to second misses second, the r

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Line Drive - Live Ball or Foul?

QuestionRunner on 1st base no outs.  Next batter hits a line drive  down 1st base line,  that hits runner that is still on the base.  I

Understanding the Official Strike Zone: Umpire Guide

QuestionWhere exactly is the official strike zone? I am a volunteer umpire and I get questioned about every other strike and ball calls. AnswerNathair, S

ASA Baseball Rule: Can a Player Tag Up on a Foul Third Strike?

QuestionWe play ASA and up until this year a 3rd strike foul ball that was caught was always called a dead ball and we were not allow to tag up.  Then

Softball Blocking Home Plate Rules: Pitcher & Runner Safety

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Mark, Is the pitcher allowed to block the home plate in anticipation of the ball from the catcher on a WP/PB??...and if so, is the

ASA Softball Rule: Double First Base Play & Legal Touch

QuestionIn an ASA slow pitch softball game, the first baseman fielded the ball between first and second base, ran toward first base and touched both the wh

Base Running Rules: Batter Hit by Fair Line Drive - ASA

QuestionFollow up to question on 9-17-12. Runner on 1st base hit by line drive,while in fair terriory.  Fielder is behide base. You state dead ball b-

Baseball Mishap: A Batter's Humorous Story of Confusion

QuestionOk, were between innings. Im coming in from center to hit first. As I drop my glove the ump yells, lets get a batter in here. Remember Im not even

ASA Baseball: Can You Use a Defensive Player (DP) to Bat 10 Players?

QuestionIf you have 10 players can you use just a DP and bat 10 players in an ASA game. If so on the lineup card would you list the 9 position players defe

Softball Tagging Up & Appeals: Understanding ASA Rules

QuestionWe play softball pursuant to ASA rules. Here is the situation: Runner on 2nd base, no one out.  Runner attempts to steal, but batter hits a

Base Running Rules: Safe or Out After Stopping at First?

QuestionWe had a situation happen in one of our games where the opposing teams batter got a base hit to RF, she rounded first base and took 3 - 4 steps tow

Softball Courtesy Runner Rules: Can a Runner Get a Double?

QuestionI played in a coed slow pitch softball tournament this week and I disagreed with one of the calls and Im hoping you can tell me where to find the a

Foul Tip vs. Foul Ball: Understanding Baseball Rules

Questiona foul tip caught by the catcher is called an out? AnswerJack, A foul tip is different from a foul ball.  A foul tip is a ball that makes co

Baseball Rules: Batted Ball Out of Play - How Many Bases?

QuestionQUESTION: If a batted ball hits something or a defensive player and bounces out of play, how many bases does the batter get?  I am thinking it

Softball Pitcher Secondary Position: Outfield Usage & Development

QuestionHello, I wanted to ask a question about my daughter who is a softball pitcher. My daughter has always been a pitcher and a 1st base player. Two y