Softball ASA Rules: Runner Advancing to Third Base - Play Dead?

QuestionASA rules, youth 11-12 fastpitch girls softball.  If a runner is on 2nd base, the batter hits the ball, the batter is safe from the throw to 1

Baseball Position Swapping: Rules & Strategies

QuestionCan you swap players to different positions in the same inning and not call a time out repeatedly. example: moving 3rd baseman to left field when a

Slow Pitch Softball Foul Ball Rule: Is It Still in Effect?

QuestionIs it still a rule in slow pitch softball that if you foul off the third strike you are out? AnswerThanks for the question! Typically, yes.  

Mastering the Change-Up: Drills & Strategies for Softball Batters

QuestionI have a great hitting team both short and long game but no one can lay off the change up. What drills and strategies are out there for teaching

Legality of Defensive Positioning in Fastpitch Softball - Babe Ruth & ASA Rules

QuestionWe play Babe Ruth Softball here and in a 12 and under game the other coach pull his leftfielder and move her behind the catcher to field pass balls

Understanding Baseball Time Limits: ASA Rules and Game Management

QuestionI coach in a rec league and have been frustrated twice due to the time limit of our game. The umpire claims its ASA rules, but it sure wasnt when I

Overcome Fear of Grounders in Fastpitch: Drills & Confidence Tips

QuestionI play 14u competitive fastpitch and im scared of grounders. How do I get passed this fear. Help Please AnswerHello Amanda Remove the fear with f

Purchase an ASA Softball Case Book - Softball.org

QuestionWhere can I buy a new ASA case book? AnswerThanks for the question! You can get one from your local ASA organization or you can get them from the

Umpiring Rules: Distracting Pitchers - ASA Fast Pitch

QuestionI was umpiring an ASA fast pitch 12-U girls game during which the offensive team would distract the pitcher, saying things like Your shoelace is un

Fast Pitch Rule: Dirt Pitches & Strike Calls (ASA 12U)

QuestionThis question pertains to ASA fast pitch 12-U girls.  If a pitch lands in the dirt before reaching home plate, and the batter swings and misse

Fair or Foul Ball? ASA Fastpitch Rule - Home Plate Contact

QuestionThis question pertains to ASA fast pitch 12-U girls.  A batter hits a ball straight down onto home plate.  The ball rolls off home plate

ASA Fast Pitch 12U Baseball: Rule on Runner Between Bases

QuestionThis question pertains to ASA fast pitch 12-U girls.  Bases empty.  Batter hits slow roller to second baseman between first and second. &

Understanding the ASA Fast Pitch 12U Lookback Rule: Runner Advancements

QuestionThis question pertains to ASA fast pitch 12-U girls.  The lookback rule uses the word immediately when describing the runners options to advan

Squeeze Bunt: RBI vs. Sacrifice/Fielder's Choice - Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionOn a successful squeeze bunt in which the batter-runner reaches base due to a play at the plate.  The batter is credited with a run batted in

Softball Interference Rule: Runner Home, Batter Called Out - Explanation

QuestionRunner on 3rd base 2 outs.  Ball is pitched home, in the dirt and gets by the catcher (batter didnt swing).  Runner comes home safely, bu

Team Awards Ideas: Recognize & Celebrate Achievements

QuestionI have to come up with some awards to give out to my fellow team mates like Most improved player and such, and i was wondering if you had any ideas

Fastpitch Softball: Natural Snap vs. Up-Snap - Is it Damaging?

QuestionMy 9  year old daughter was told by a pitching coach that she has a natural turnover on her snap/release and she is pitching that way (succes

Snap-On Softball Pitching: Natural Turnover vs. Up-Snap - Coach Antley Answers

QuestionDear Coach Antley, My 9 year old daughter was told by a pitching coach that she has a natural turnover on her snap/release and she is pitching th

Catcher Positioning at Home Plate: A Guide for ASA League Players

QuestionI play in a mens church league which is ASA.  I am playing catcher for the first time and enjoy the position.  I do have a question. &nbs

Home Plate Rule: Understanding Illegal Steps & Player Conduct

Question  In a recent game my team was called out two times for a batter stepping on or dragging his foot across home plate after he hit the ball and