Softball Interference: Intentional vs. Unintentional - Umpire Rules Explained

QuestionDuring a high school softball game a runner was called out as she was running the base line and the short stop was attempting to field the ball. &n

Fielding Glove Rules: Can a Fielder Use a First Baseman's Mitt at Third Base?

QuestionCan a fielder , other than a firstbaseman wear a firtbasemans mitt while play saying THIRD BASE ? AnswerHi Dominic, Well it seems that almost 50%

Base Running Obstruction vs. Interference: ASA 10U Scenario

QuestionWe had a situation where the batter lays down a bunt. The first baseman fields the ball. At the same time the runner on first and the second basema

Scorekeeping Best Practices: Preventing and Handling Batting Out of Order

QuestionQUESTION: Scott, You mentioned this when addressing a question in respect to batting out of order: Umpires hate Batting Out of Order snags, at le

ASA 14U Baseball: Understanding DP/FLEX Batting Order Rules

QuestionGreetings Blue - A batting line up is submitted with DP & FLEX declared before the game. DP is batting fifth in the line up. An inning starts wi

Baseball Rule: Tagging a Runner After a Bobbled Fly Ball

QuestionThe center fielder bobbles a fly ball, the runner on second is not tagging up,  center fielder catches the ball and throws back in to second b

Fastpitch Pitching Rules: Foot Placement & Step Mechanics

QuestionIn asa girls fastpitch. Dont quote me on the rule but it says that the pitcher must be in contact with both feet on the pitching rubber.If the pitc

Softball Play: Obstruction or Intentional Interference?

QuestionQUESTION: I was at a softball game the other day (High School Fast Pitch) and the batter hit a high fly ball that stayed in the infield. There were

Softball Rules: Forced Runner Retreating to Previous Base

QuestionWhat is the call on a runner who can be forced out, on a batted ball to the infield stops and reverses direction when the infielder tries to tag he

MLB Rule: Intentional Drop of a Fair Fly Ball - Usssa & ASA Explanation

QuestionIf you cant answer the question to usssa then answer the asa. Thanks AnswerHi u That I can do, this is a fairly rare call, the b-r is out 8-2-

Baseball Play: Is a Runner Out or Safe on a Ground Ball?

QuestionHi Mark, R1 on first and second basemen is playing in. B1 hits ground ball past second basemen as she makes initial play on ball it hops up and goe

Softball Umpire Error: Understanding Out Calls in Fastpitch

QuestionQUESTION: hi, means fastpitch softball game. Two down, no runners on base. 4-man umpire crew. Batter hits a long fly ball to centre field, hits the

NSA & ASA Baseball Pitching Change Rules: FAQs & Clarifications

QuestionWe are playing NSA 10U. Ive read the rule book and searched through it, but I cannot find any rules regarding changing pitchers. Does a new pitcher

Fastpitch Softball: Understanding 'Do-Over' Situations & Umpires

QuestionQUESTION: What play would constitute a do overin fastpitch? ANSWER: Wayne, Rule-wise, I cant think of any situation where a pitch is delivered, l

Batter/Runner Hit by Pitch or Fielded Ball: Rule Explanation

QuestionQUESTION: Batter hits/bunts ball that is fielded by the catcher. Batter/runner is running in fair territory to first base. Catcher throws the ball

Softball Rules: Catching a Pop-Up Between Players - Umpire Accuracy

QuestionI just watched a high school girls softball game.  One play in the game was interesting to me and I wanted to see if the umpires had it correc

Base Running Rules: Analyzing a Close Play - ASA Rules

QuestionASA rules. Runners on second and third, one out. Our girl hits a line drive to the first baseman, who catches for the second out. Girl on third is

Softball Interference: Runner vs. Catcher Obstruction - Rule Analysis

QuestionRunner at 2nd and the batters swing on the pitch is obstructed by the catcher and batted ball goes out in front of home plate about 3-4 feet in fai

ASA Fastpitch Softball: Home Run & Base Touching Rule Explained

QuestionSituation: runner on first. Batter hits home run. Batter touches orange base when rounding the bases.There is an appeal. First question...is the ba

Baseball Rule: Pitcher Using Dirt - Legal or Illegal?

QuestionQUESTION: We have a guy in the league a Pitcher that likes to rub the ball in the dirt and then pitch the ball after each pitch. What would be the