ASA Softball Rule: Lead Off Distance on 3rd Base - Explained

QuestionQUESTION: 12U ASA softball.  Runner on 3rd leads off over 1/2 the distance between 3rd base and home.  Runner returns to third after the

Rainout Controversy: Understanding Game Completion and League Rules

Questionhey i enjoy your answers!we were the visiting team bottom of the 4th 1 out game gets called because of rain. we are down two runs league rules game

Softball Rule: Runner Hit by Ball - Batter's Status

QuestionIn mens slow pitch softball we had a runner on third base with two out.  He was standing on the bag and was hit by a ground ball before it cro

Softball Rule: Catcher's Throw to Empty Base & Two Strikes

QuestionIn high school softball if a catcher throws a pitched ball to an unoccupied base and there is only two strikes on the batter should the batter be a

Fast Pitch Softball Pitch Distance: Front to Front or Front to Back?

QuestionI cant seem to find what Im looking for. Maybe this is a stupid question. Im trying to find the pitch distance for fast pitch softball. I know it i

16U Fast Pitch Softball: Ball Size & Weight Guide

QuestionMy daughter is playing fast pitch softball in a 16U league and we are trying to find out which size ball she should practice with.  We bought

Is This Pitch Legal in Fastpitch?

QuestionWe play in a middle school fastpitch league using Florida Highschool rules. Most of the pitchers we face range from realy good to average. How ever

ASA Slowpitch Base Running Rule Clarification: Runners Over Halfway

QuestionQUESTION: Good Morning, We had a situation in a senior league that I need clarification on.  The other team had runners on 2nd and 3rd and th

ASA Softball: Unreported Substitute Rules & Appeals

QuestionSo if defense appeals that we have an unreported sub we have (him) called out? When does the appeal need to be made? What if appeal made after no p

Softball Bunt Coverage Strategies: First Baseman at Third Base

QuestionHave you ever heard of first baseman covering third on any bunt? My daughter high school coach is teaching them that and I dont understand!! Answe

Catcher's Box Regulations in Baseball: Understanding Player Positioning

QuestionIs there a catchers box   What happened was my daughter was setting up for an outside pitch so she moved over to the far right. ( pretty much

Foul Ball Line Ruling: ASA Official Interpretation

QuestionQUESTION: What would be the ASA ruling for a ball landing on the foul ball line. Or if half of the ball is on the line and the other in foul territ

Fastpitch Softball: Scoring Rules for Suicide Bunts & Runner Advancement

QuestionHigh School Fastpitch - Less than two outs... Runner at 3rd.  Suicide bunt to Fielder5 (3rd Baseman)throw to Fielder2 (Catcher). Runner3 R3 sc

Infield Fly Rule: Did You Make the Right Call? Expert Analysis

QuestionDID I MAKE THE RIGHT CALL ? (SEE BELOW} Hello! The expert cant answer your question. Your Question was: One out, runners on 1st and 2nd (Middle

Baseball Rules Analysis: Analyzing a Close Play & Potential Violations

QuestionTwo outs, bases empty, grounder to pitcher,throw to first. First baseman scoops ball up and shows to first base ump. Runner called out, both teams

Understanding the Commitment Line in Slow Pitch Softball

QuestionREAD ONE OF YOUR QUESTIONS THAT ASKED ABOUT IT.  BROWSING THIS WEBSITE I FOUND ON 3/24 IN DR MARK AMBROSES BOX THE COMMITMENT LINE USED IN SEN

MLB Rule: Courtesy Runners & Player Re-entry After Substitution

QuestionAccording to rule: any starter or sub may re-enter the game once. My question is; Can a starter (wearing #24 and batting 2nd) on the bench replaced

NFHS Softball: Can a Pitcher Play Second Base in an International Tiebreaker?

QuestionIn a tie breaker the pitcher was the last out of the previous inning, can she be replaced on second base with her courtesy runner ? AnswerHi Joe,

Foreign Substance Rule in Softball: Understanding Dirt and Enforcement

QuestionIve read your previous reply to the question of the pitcher rubbing the ball in the dirt before starting her warmups prior to pitching pitching in

IFF Rules & Interference: Analyzing a Close Play

QuestionQuestion regarding IFF and interference.  This came about from a  real scenario, but drew my interest to a possible scenario.  Bases