Little League Rule: Bounced Pitch Hitting Batter - Dead Ball or Hit Batter?

QuestionMark, 12U little league. If the pitchers throws a pitch and it bounces before the batter and then hits the batter, is this a dead ball or a hit bat

Can My Daughter Wear Stud Earrings During Games? - Official Rules & Guidelines

QuestionSir,  What if any earring be worn during a game. my daughter wears a stud earring.    your help is appreciated thanks  

How to Score a Dropped Third Strike with a Batter on First - Baseball Rules

QuestionLarry, On a dropped third strike in which the batter safely reaches first base, how shoud it be scored?  I am thinking theres a strike out (K)

Tagging a Runner Out with the Ball: Baseball Rules Explained

Questioncan you tag a runner out with the ball in your hand not the glove.if you tag him with the ball AnswerThanks for the question Mike, and its a good

Softball Interference Rule: Little League Scenario Explained

QuestionRunner on third, batter pops up, pitcher goes to catch the pop up which is outside first base baseline, batter collides with pitcher (outside base

ASA Rulebook: Is Sliding into Home Plate Mandatory?

QuestionIs there a rule in the ASA Rule Book stating that a runner has to slide in to home if a play could occure at the plate?   AnswerLocal league r

Baseball Interference & Umpire Age Limits - Expert Answer

Question   While i was playing catcher the pitcher pitched the ball and i missed it, well the batter at third base stole the base while she was s

Understanding Continuous Play in Youth Softball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionHello Dr. Ambrose My daughter plays U8- softball. My question has to do with the definition of continuos play. The pitcher had 8 outs in the begin

ASA Baseball Rules: Catcher Interference & Distractions

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - 1. I play ASA and often times get catchers that will talk while the pitch is in the air.  

Fast Pitch: Ball Contact with Glove During Delivery - ASA/High School Rules

QuestionAfter the pitcher seperates her hands can the ball touch the glove again before delivery? ASA or Highschol rules Thanks AnswerThe pitcher presents

Dropped Third Strike Softball Rule: Should Runners Run?

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I read your answer regarding a dropped third strike.  I coach a varsity softball team and

Softball Defensive Positioning: Who Covers First Base?

QuestionI was wondering...a few coaches, who are baseball coaches, and I were having a debate about who should cover first on a ball that is hit between th

Softball Pitching Substitutions: Can a Pitcher Re-Enter?

QuestionI need to know if the pitcher is replaced on the mound if she can be re-entered as pitcher 2 innings later. Also if a runner crosses the plate befo

Base Running Rules: Advancing to Second After a Walk - Is It Legal?

QuestionHad a rather heated argument with another coach who insisted it was illegal for my girls to advance to second after legally obtaining first base af

ASA Softball Batter's Box Dimensions & Rules - Official Guidelines

QuestionMr. Ambrose, My question today is concerning the batters box.  I would like to know what the exact deminsions are suppose to be from front to

10U Middle Infield Positioning & Baseball Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionCan you please tell me the basic position (not bunting situations) for 10u middle infielders.  Should they be in front of the baseline or behi

Optimal Batter's Box Positioning for Softball: Tips for Faster Pitches

QuestionI coach 10U softball and recently my girls have faced faster pitchers.  I was taught that moving farther back in the batters box (towards the

Average Pitching Speeds by Age Group: High School & College

QuestionWhat is the average pitch speed of high school pitchers and the average speed of college pitchers? AnswerHello Debbie This would be typical avera

ASA Softball Rule: Player Unable to Bat Due to Injury - Out or Not?

QuestionOne question on a rule.... Team had 9 players, 1 of those 9 was able to play the field but was not able to bat (nongame injury). When that player

Fastpitch Softball Pitching Rules: Understanding Legality & Proper Technique

QuestionMark,  I pitch for my 14&under league team in Redkey,IN and when I pitch I explode off the mound. The coach of the team we played said I was