IHSA Fastpitch Softball: Legal Stolen Base Rule Explained

QuestionRunner on a walk jogges down to 1st touches base and still in motion is sent to 2nd. Pitcher is in circle but not at rubber.Is this a leagal stolen

Understanding Fastpitch Softball Rules: Pitching, Strikes & Outs

QuestionHi, We had an odd ruling in a game we had last night, which many of us believe was a wrong call on the umpires behalf. Our team was on the field w

Softball Interference: Understanding Runner-Catcher Collisions

QuestionI was wondering if you could clarify.   Base runner on 2nd.  A ball is hit to the short outfield - runner goes home. Catcher and runner

Fast Pitch Baseball: Out of Play Ruling & Game Situation Analysis

QuestionOur league is modified fast pitch (no windmilling. Here is the situation - 1 out, runner on 1st base. A batter got a base hit to the outfield. The

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Throw - Was it a Dead Ball?

QuestionHello! At my daughters playoff game today, a player running from 2nd to 3rd base was hit in the helmet by a throw from the catcher. She was more th

Softball Rules: Stealing on Dropped Third Strike with Occupied First Base

QuestionIf first base is occupied one or no outs and the runner steals on the same pitch of a dropped third strike, can the batter run to first or is it co

Base Running Rule Clarification: Deflected Ball Contact with Runner

QuestionWe had a call in a game the other day that I believe was incorrect.  Hoping you can clarify.  Runner on first, batter hit a grounder to t

Baseball Umpire Authority: Who Calls a Diving Catch?

QuestionWITH NO ONE ON BASE AND A BALL IS HIT IN SHORT RIGHT/CENTERFIELD AND THE CENTERFIELDER DIVES TO MAKE CATCH WHO HAS THE CALL, THE BASE UMPIRE WHO IS

Understanding Halfway Line Rules in 10U Softball - Base Advancement

QuestionWe had a scenario last night where there was runners on 2b and 3b. The ball was hit to the pitcher. 3b coach held the 3b runner aand the 2b runner

Fastpitch Softball: Bunt Ruling When Ball Hits Bat

QuestionWhat is the correct ruling when a bunt is in fair territory but rolls back and hits the bat? AnswerHi Melissa, If THE BALL rolls against the bat

Lineup Adjustments: Replacing an Injured Shortstop in a Flex/DP Roster

QuestionI have 10 player line up my #9 is DP, #10 is flex. My short stop gets injured can I replace her at all in the game? Can I take away the flex and DP

Softball Rule Question: Runner on First, No Out - What Happened?

Questionheres the situation (from a slow-pitch softball game):    runner on first base, nobody out.    batter hits ground

Baseball Rule: Runner's Obligation When Pitcher is in the Circle

QuestionWhen the pitcher enters the circle with the ball.. And the runner is off the bag, no matter the amount just standing the not moving.. At what point

Foul-Out vs. Strike-Out in Slow Pitch Softball: Understanding the Rule

QuestionOn my slow pitch rec league we have a rule that if you Strike-Out you have to buy the team a pitcher of beer after the game.  There has been m

Baseball/Softball Rules: Runner Hit by Throw & Dropped 3rd Strike Scenarios

Questionbase runner in a pickle, hit by thrown ball. dead ball and awarded home or a live ball still?  secondly, dropped 3rd strike, runner takes 2 or

Softball Rule 7.08: Runner's Out - Understanding Basepath Rules

QuestionI know youre not an expert in Babe Ruth rules, but I found this extremely interesting and wondered if youd ever heard of this before. According to

Dead Ball Rule in 14U Fastpitch: ASA & NFHS Interpretations

Question14U Girls Fastpitch Game: Bases Loaded, less than two outs. Batter hits pitch that is grounded between 1st & 2nd base. Runner that is running from

Fastpitch DP/Flex Pitching Rules: Can a Pitcher Play Offense?

QuestionAt a tournament this past weekend I asked the UIC if I could put my DP in to pitch.  And she said that out of the nine batters that are in the

Softball Run Down & Out: Understanding Player Responsibilities

QuestionThis situation is from an ASA adult slow pitch softball game.  The bases are loaded and the batter grounds to third.  The third baseman f

Softball Overthrow Rule: When is the Ball Dead?

QuestionSmall town Girls Fastpitch softball Game.  Runners on second and first.  The batter hits. The fielder throws to third base and it is an o