Infield Fly Rule Clarification: Understanding the Scenario

QuestionDr. Mark, I have learned much from your replies over the years, and I have a question, the guy asking question on infield fly only stated that runn

Fastpitch Softball: Pitching Signals & Rules for 18U

Questioncan the pitcher take the signal from the catcher while not on the mound? AnswerAbsolutely!   Unfortunately this is one of those rules th

Foul Tip Rule in Baseball: Batter Out or Live Ball?

QuestionIf the batter on a 3 and 2 count foul tips the ball and the catcher gets hit on his/her chest and covers the ball with there glove is the batter ou

Baseball & Softball Pitching: Rules on Contact with the Pitching Rubber

QuestionI have a question about rules regarding contact with the pitching rubber at with the release of a pitch in baseball and softball. In baseball it wa

ASA Softball Rules: Outfield to First Base Throws in Co-Ed Games

QuestionA batter hits the ball to the right field, the right fielder throws the ball to first base for the out, is this within the ASA rules? I was of the

Softball Eligibility for College Players: 18U Team Rules

Questionmy daughter plays junior college softball and is gonna play with an 18u softball team this summer. She qualifies with her age but does she qualify

Understanding Strikes in Baseball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionSounds like a silly question but what is a strike? If a change-up crosses the front part of the plate high but, on the downward motion,is between t

ASA Baseball: Force Play Rule & Run Scoring - Correct Umpiring?

QuestionIn an ASA league, the bases were loaded with two outs.  Ground ball to short.  The runner on second stopped halfway and the shortstop wen

Choosing the Right Softball Size for Co-Ed Leagues

QuestionWe are looking to start a Co-Ed Adult slow pitch softball league. What size ball would you suggest using? AnswerHi Joanna, Co-ed adult slow pitch

Courtesy Runner Penalty: Understanding ASA Rule 4 - Ejection of Head Coach

QuestionQUESTION: I am looking for the penalty / effect in the ASA rule book for using the wrong courtesy runner.  NSA clearly states it is an ejectio

NFHS Coaching Appeals: When & How to Challenge Calls

QuestionI am a volunteer assistant for a JV high school team (NFHS rules)and will be coaching 1st base on occasion.  The head JV coach does not seem t

Understanding Defensive Charged Conferences in ASA Baseball

QuestionRegarding defensive charged conferences RS#9A.  It states it is not a charged conference if the pitcher is REMOVED.  Does that include a

Understanding ASA Rule RS#38 Exceptions: Runner Returning to First Base

QuestionCan you please clarify the EXCEPTION to RS#38 first paragraph When the runner is returning to first base ........ I am assuming this is dealing wi

Softball Leagues for 11-12 Year Olds: Choosing the Right Fit

QuestionMy daughter will be playing 11-12 year old softball this year.  My question is what type of league should she play on?  High School is go

ASA Softball Uniform Rules: Logo and Display Guidelines

QuestionI know that an ASA player cant display names and/or logos of other softball associations on his or her uniform.  Can he cover the logo, or mus

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Fair Ball - Understanding the Outcome

QuestionRunners are on 1st and 2nd, batter hit ball that hits the runner on 1st going to second, umpire ruled runner that got hit out, batter gets 1st but

Understanding the Runner's Commitment Rule in Baseball

QuestionWhen a runner is off base and the ball is in play, We have always refered to it as committment the runner has to commit to a base once the ball is

Unusual Base Running: Runner's Unexpected Advance and Safe Arrival

QuestionThis happened in a mens slow-pitch game. Batter hits a bases-empty double and tries to stretch it into a triple. Fielders trap him in a run down. W

ASA Softball Rules: Courtesy Runners for Pitchers & Catchers - 8th Grade

QuestionCOurtesy runners for pitchers and catchers..... Can a player listed as a sub on the card be a courtesy runner more than once in a game....and if so

Flex Rule Clarification: Using Your #2 Pitcher Offensively

QuestionId like to have my #2 pitcher ready as the Flex but not start her on defense. For example: My Left Fielder is listed as the DP on my line up card.