Legal Use of Feet to Stop Ground Balls in Baseball: Understanding Defensive Play Rules

QuestionI have a question regarding use of feet to stop a ground ball. I was recently playing left field and a ball was lined down the left field line. I c

Overthrow Definition & Baseball Out-of-Play Scenarios Explained

QuestionQUESTION: What is the definition of an overthrow? I was wondering if it was simply a ball that goes out of play or is it a ball that goes out of pl

Linear vs. Rotational Hitting: Should Your Teen Switch?

QuestionHello Tom, My daughter has been a rotational hitter all her life. She is 16 now. On her JV High School team she batted .417. I switched her to a ne

Understanding the Rule Change: Clean vs. Dropped Third Strikes in Baseball

QuestionIn past years, following ASA rules, I have been told that a drop third strike is any pitch that hits the dirt regardless of how the catcher fields

Understanding the Baseball Look-Back Rule: A U12 Scenario

QuestionHello.  First, thanks for all of the great info you add to this site!   OK, I like to think I understand the look-back rule, but we had

Base Running Interference: A Close Play Analysis

QuestionQUESTION: Had a play tonite in which bases are loaded with 2 outs. Batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop who fields the ball, and as she goes

MLB Strike Zone: Appeal of a Checked Swing with 2 Outs

QuestionTwo strikes and one ball on batter with two outs.  Batter checks swing which is in the dirt and goes to backstop, and it is called a ball by h

Third Base Coach Positioning: Rules and Regulations

QuestionIs it within the  rules for the coach to stand between the base and the coaches box during a play at third base? AnswerHi Richard, Thank you

Catcher's Interference & Obstruction in Baseball: Rule Clarification

QuestionScott,read your answer regarding catcher interference, in our game obstruction was called, swing hit glove, and coach given option of first base or

Base Coach Interference: Understanding Runner Called Out - Baseball Rules

Questionat a ten year asa game the base coach was standing there and touched the runner as she left to steal they called her out and called dead ball is th

MLB Fair/Foul Ball Rule: Understanding Complex Situations

QuestionThe ball is hit high into the air and lands fair between home plate and third base.  The ball is not touched by anyone.  The spin on the

Fielder's Interference: Analyzing a Close Play in Baseball

Questionteam had a runner on first 1 out, ground ball hit to second basemen who then threw the ball to the back side(centerfield) of second base where the

USA ASA Fastpitch: Flex Player Courtesy Runner Rules

QuestionA team uses the Flex/dp players.  The dp hits for the flex player..  Can that flex player, for his dp, courtesy run every time the dp get

Slow Pitch Softball & Disability Rules: FLEX Player & Backup Pitcher

QuestionRule 4.2.D says, When a physically challenged player plays defense only, they will be listed as the FLEX and placed last in the lineu-up. .....When

Understanding Balks & Illegal Motion in Fast Pitch Softball (ASA Rule 6)

Questionone of my pitchers in u14 was called for a balk because she pump faked at a runner inside the circle is this a rule i have never heard of it Answe

Baseball Rule: Dropped Third Strike & Passed Ball - Does it Count?

QuestionBases loaded, no outs. The batter strikes out but the catcher drops the ball. The umpire calls the batter out sine first base is occupied which is

ASA Softball 10U Rules & Regulations: Finding the Handbook

QuestionWhere can I get a rules & regulations handbook for girls softball 10 yrs and under? AnswerContact your local district ASA commissioner.  They

Infield Fly Rule: Bases Loaded, Less Than Two Outs - Explained

Questionif a ball is hit between the pitcher and a catcher with bases loaded and less than two outs, but the ball hits fair but rolls foul without being to

Foul Ball Rules: Grounders and Uncaught Balls Explained

QuestionWhen a ball is hit and is fair as it passes the first or third base, but then rolls out of bounds, is that considered a fair or foul ball? AnswerH

MLB Interference Play Analysis: 3B & F5 Collision

QuestionQUESTION: R1 on 3B with less than 2 outs (dont think the outs matter in this situation).  F5 is playing just in front of the bag.  The ba