Baseball Scoring: Understanding Appeals and Run Prevention

Questionbases loaded 2 outs hr over fence runner on 3rd misses home appeal is made for out  any runs score? AnswerThomas, No runs would score in thi

Understanding Live Ball Appeals in ASA Slow Pitch Softball

QuestionI have a specific situation to address, but would like to preface the situation with a general query on live ball appeals.  It seems to me tha

Baseball Swing Mechanics: Understanding Hip Rotation & Proper Contact

QuestionMr. Mielke  my coach tells me i need to break my hips durning my swing. Are there any drills out there to help me over come this. AnswerAshle

NFHS Softball Rules: Substituting a Player During an International Tie Breaker (ITB)

QuestionNFHS- In ITB the runner that should start the inning at second. Can she be substituted by an eligible sub. that has not played in the game. Reason:

MLB Defensive & Offensive Strategy: Pinch Hitting & Double-Play Situations

Questioni have a solid defensive 2nd baseman & a power hitter who cant play defense. perfect flex/DP situation. however my power hitter cant run. can i use

Understanding AB vs. SAC Rules in Baseball - Correct Scoring Analysis

QuestionR1 is at 1b...b1 attempts bunt to 3b, 3b overthrows 1b and r1 advances to 3b and b1 ends up at 2b. Scorekeeper rule an error on 3b...did not give

Ace Your Middle School Softball Tryouts: Tips for Nervous Players

Questionok, so i have middle school softball tryouts next wed. and thrus. I have never tried out for anything before and i really nervous. I can bat good

Batter's Interference: Rules, Penalties & Outcomes in Baseball

QuestionHigh School Fast Pitch Runner on 2nd stealing third, batter does not move in the batter box after the pitch, catcher throws toward third hitting th

Softball Tag Up Responsibilities: Umpire Guidelines for Fly Balls

QuestionHigh School Fast Pitch Please detail Umpire responsibility on tag ups with fly ball to the outfield , two man crew. Runner on 1st, 2nd, Runner on 1

Softball Player Substitution & Batting Rules: A Clarification

QuestionWhats the rule for putting a player into the game, who, in previous innings, was a designated hitter? Also, isnt the rule that all roster players h

Foul Tip vs. Foul Ball in Softball: Understanding the Difference

QuestionThese are varsity girls, fast pitch softball. A batter tips a ball, the ball is only chest high when it leaves the bat and the catcher , catches th

Appeals and Timing Plays in Baseball: Does the Run Count?

Questionone out, runners on 1st and 3rd. Batter hits a fly ball to outfield that is caught the runner on first is doubled off going back to first, but befo

Understanding the 'Non-Dropped 3rd Strike' Rule in ASA Baseball

QuestionWeve had this situation happen in each of our last 10u ASA games. Runner on 3rd with one out. Batter has one strike. Next pitch is a strike, but ca

Baseball Rule: Fly Ball Caught Infield - Batter & Runner Out?

Questionrunner on first, no outs.  fly ball center field.  ball hits the fence, spinning outside the park.  ball is caught by the fielder an

Fastpitch Softball Scoring: Interference & Out Calls - Official Rules

Questionrunner on second runs into shortstop fielding ground ball,runner is called out,third out of inning, what is the official scoring for the batter who

Softball Courtesy Runner Rules: Unlimited Substitutions Explained

QuestionHow many times can a courtesy runner (listed as wearing #4)come in to run for (ex: the pitcher) if the pitcher reaches safely after every time at b

Coaching Ejection: Understanding Rules & Parental Rights in High School Sports

QuestionI have coached high school softball and volleyball for over 20 years.  Now that my daughter is on a high school softball team, here is my ques

Fastpitch vs. Slowpitch Softball Bats: Can They Be Interchanged?

Questionhi, i just bought my daughter a louisville slugger catalyst x1 composite bat 34/26.. i just noticed its a slowpitch bat, can she use it for fast pi

Force Play Scenarios in Fastpitch: Bunt & Runner on 1st

QuestionIf a batter bunts and you have a player already on 1st base, the catcher picked up the ball threw it to first base and got the batter who bunted ou

Batter Interference vs. Runner Interference: Understanding the Correct Call

QuestionHad a situation where runner on 3rd and three balls on the batter.Next pitch - ball 4 gets by the catcher. Batter heads toward first and the runner