Baseball Rule Clarification: Base Advancement and Interference

QuestionMark, Thank you for your quick answer. May I bother you with another question? I was on first base, and the batter hit a ball down the left field l

Baseball Rules: Can a Runner Return to Base After a Miscall?

Questionin a recent game our 2base runner ran to third it was not a forced out I sent her back to 2nd I did not see, but the oppossing team said she had al

Fixing Rightward Movement in Softball Pitching: A Guide for Parents

Questionhi ther I have a 9year old daughter who has been pitching for about a year, she is a pretty good pitcher but she falls to the right a lot, this aff

Understanding Quick Pitch Rules in ASA Softball

QuestionI play in a ASA softball synagogue league. While the league is technically slow pitch, everyone in the league is pitching modified and the umpires

Baseball Game Interruption: Was the Ruling Correct?

QuestionHi Mark, Womens ASA league.  We are playing in a tournament.  We are visitors.  It is top of the 7th, no outs, we are down 7 to 5. &

Illegal Pitch Call: Understanding Legal Softball Pitch Mechanics

QuestionThis last Thursday, I was called for an illegal pitch by an umpire on a pitch ive been using for three years now with no previous problems.  I

Understanding Slide Rule Rules: A Guide for Tournament Play

QuestionThank you so much for that prompt and helpful response.    I dont have a copy of the ASA rulebook, but thats my reading of the AFA rules

Infield Fly Rule & Runner Advancement: Analyzing a Baseball Play

QuestionDear Larry, Situation: Runners on first and second bases with 0 out. Batter: Hits a pop fly near second base -- Umpire calls, Infield Fly Rule, b

ASA Tournament Controversy: Rainouts, Player Eligibility & Team Rosters

QuestionOK Doc. I have a few questions for you/ situations. 1) We were at a ASA tourney today and it began to rain and thunder in beteween the 4th innning,

ASA Slow Pitch Softball: Legal Pitching Motion & Rules

QuestionWe have a pitcher in our league who does not start his pitching motion until the batter is  in the batters box.  This may sound o.k., how

Softball Tournament Limits & USFA Regulations: Addressing Overuse

QuestionWho governs Softball associations in this country? IF there is someone, IS THERE A LIMIT AS TO HOW MANY GAMES THEY CAN have TEAMS TO PLAY in a day?

Mastering the Drop Curve: Technique & Resources

QuestionCan you describe how to throw a curve drop or tell me where I can get a description? AnswerHello Rex Try this free website for more information:

Outfield Fielder Throwing Glove: Baseball Rule Ruling

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - If a player hits the ball in the outfield, looks like it might go over the fence.  A field

Softball Home Run Rules: Base Running Obligations Explained

QuestionIn slow-pitch softball, when a person hits a home-run he is only obligated to touch first base, then return to the dugout.  My question is, ar

ASA Softball Extra Hitter Rules: Understanding Gameplay & Strategy

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Dear Larry, Here is my understanding of the ASA rules regarding use of the extra hitter(s): A

Fastpitch Softball Pitching Speeds by Age & Level

QuestionCan you tell me the average pitch speed in girls fastpitch softball? Lets say at the U10 level and then the professional (Jenny Finch) level. &nbs

ASA Baseball Rules: Resuming a Game After a Power Outage

QuestionLarry My question to you is I was playing in a league game with ASA rules and we completed the top of the first inning and then the lights went out

Fixing Over-Hitting to Left Field: Timing Drills & Tips

Question14U Girl, pulls alot.  Uses compact swing and hits all meatballs and inside pitches well into left - too far left resulting in many foul balls

Understanding Correctable Errors in Baseball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionIn a co-ed s-ball game with a runner on 1st base and one out the batter hit a ball down the 1st base line which the umpire called foul before it pa

Addressing Head Turning and Fear in Softball Fielding

QuestionI am looking for drills or help on how to stop or limit the turning of the head on short hops from either throwing or from a hit ball that I can us