Slow Pitch Baseball: Runner's Responsibilities on a Double Play

QuestionQUESTION: Mark, In a mens slow pitch play, this has come up several times. Does a runner on first base who is advancing toward second base on a gr

Base Running Interference: Analyzing a Close Play & Potential Rules Violation

QuestionWe had a lefty slapper (16U) as she left front of box, and ran to 1st base headed for the safety bag but as Im sure you know, she started in fair t

Softball Fair Ball Rule: Understanding Bounces & Fair Territory

QuestionIf a batted ball hits in fair territory before reaching 3rd base and bounces towards foul territory and is touched by a defender in foul territory

ASA COED Softball: Infield & Outfield Positioning Rules

QuestionIn ASA COED can the Infield Player be playing in the grass or outfield before the ball is pitched or do they have to wait until ball is pitched and

Baseball Base Running Rules: Fly Ball & Tag Up Scenarios

Questionrunners on 1b and 2b, fly ball to short right field and runners advance 1b while making contact with new base. fly ball looks like it could be caug

ASA Nationals Player Pickup Rules: Can I Add a Guest Player?

QuestionI would like to pick up a guest player or two for my 18A team at the ASA Nationals Aug 1-7 in Indiana.  I was informed there may be a rule tha

Baseball Scoring: Hit vs. Fielder's Choice - Understanding the Rules

QuestionYou have a runner on second and the batter hits the ball to the outfield. No catch is made, ball hits ground safely.  The runner on second adv

Softball Rules: Foul Ball Definition When Bounced Off Pitcher's Plate

Questionif a battered ball hits the pitchers plate and bounds foul with out any one touching it is a fair or foul ball? AnswerHi Moose, It is a foul ball

Baseball Interference: Understanding the Rule & Umpire's Authority

Questionbases loaded, 1 out, ball hit to shortstop. In attempting to throw home runner from 2nd base runs into shortstop in the act of throwing to home. Um

Baseball Rule: Dropped Third Strike - Does the Run Score?

QuestionQUESTION: Runner on 3rd. 2 outs Batter has 2-2 count.  Next pitch she swings for strike 3.  Catcher does not catch the ball.  Batter

Softball Batter's Box Rules: Staying In-Bounds - Expert Analysis

QuestionDr. Ambrose:  B1 stands in batters box with heal of the right foot outside the white outline of the box.  Pitch is made. B1 swings and ge

Understanding the Circle Rule in Baseball: Runner Advancement

QuestionI get confused between the look back rule and the circle rule.  Concerning the circle rule can multiple runners be called out on 1 circl

Fielders Choice vs. Base Hit: Baseball Scenario Analysis

QuestionHi Tom Scenario 1 there is a runner on second base only no outs.  The hitter lifts a shallow fly ball into left field which drops in front of

Softball Interference Rules: Third Base Coach & Fly Balls

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Mark, What would happen if a third base coach interfered with a third baseman trying to catch a fly-ball? And there was a runner on th

Base Running Rules: Runner Out for Leaving Base Early After Bunt?

QuestionQUESTION: How would I score this... I have a runner on first and the batter bunts (attempts to sacrifice) and the catcher picks it up and immediate

Bunt Interference: Understanding Runner's Rights and Umpire Decisions

QuestionI had a situation where my hit laid down a bunt in fair territory along the first base path line. She was two strides out of the batters box and in

Fastpitch Softball DP/Flex Rules: Understanding Player Substitutions

QuestionQUESTION: Can the flex run for the DP if the DP gets on base?  If yes, then is this considered a substitution?  Can this happen multiple

Fair or Foul Ball? Understanding Rule 2.0

QuestionHigh fly ball halfway down the outfield line, obviously gonna be foul. Fielder attempts to make the catch in foul territory. Ball hits top of her g

High School Baseball: Dropped Ball Before Pitch - Rule Explanation

QuestionVarsity high school game, pitcher has beet feet on pitchers plate has not started the pitch and accidentally drops ball, I know if intentional what

Unprofessional Umpire Behavior in Texas League: What Are Your Options?

QuestionI play in an over 65 league in Grand Prairie, Texas. One of our umpires talks on his phone while making calls on the field. When he makes a bad cal