Slow Pitch Softball: Rules for Batter Practice & Pitcher Delay

QuestionCan a batter stand outside/or inside batters  box and practice swings while pitchers throw a real pirch? ASA slow pitch 6-12 ft arch rules. Al

Rules Regarding Intentional Game Delay (Baseball)

QuestionI would like to know what the rule is on an intentional game delay by the other team?(mens asa) Example, If the opposing team takes their time fiel

Baseball Tag Up & Force Play Scenarios: Understanding the Rules

QuestionRunner on 2nd, no outs, fly to outfield, R2 leaves before caught, now heads back to second. The ball beats him to bag, so he is out. Is he out beca

Softball Baseline Rules: Understanding Runner Safety & Basepaths

Questionif a runner jumps over a tag at second base is the player considered out due to the baseline rule or is the player safe. AnswerHi Renee, A basepa

Base Running Rules: Early Departure Appeals & Run Scoring

QuestionRunner on first and second, one out, fly to deep outfield for second out, both runners take and the runner on secord score on the SAC FLY, runner o

Softball Infield Play: Analyzing a Controversial 'Let' Call

QuestionSituation: Runner at 1st...1 Out....Pop up to 2nd Base...Batter Does Not Run...Catcher Yells Let it Drop...2nd Baseman catches Ball on 1st Bounce T

Softball Interference: Understanding Rules & Player Rights

QuestionASA slow pitch softball.  I was playing Catcher when a throw came in from the outfield for potential play at home.  The throw was offline

Outfielder Positioning Rules & Guidelines - ASA Umpire Manual

QuestionQUESTION: I have searched ASA Umpire Manual Rule 6 Section 4 Defensive Positioning. A. & B. and also Rule 1 Definitions for Infield, Infielders, Ou

Baseball Rules: Batter's Box Regulations & Illegal Movements

QuestionIs a batter allowed to start out of the box before the pitch is thrown, then as the pitch is thrown is the batter allowed to run from out of the bo

Slow Pitch Baseball Interference: Can a Run Score Before Interference?

Questionslow pitch asa----runners on  2nd and 3rd--single to the outfield runner on 3rd scores,r2 runs into the coach,the throw was to the plate,the u

Understanding the Strike Zone in ASA Slow Pitch Softball

QuestionCan you clarify the strike zone for me in ASA slow pitch? Also, should a pitch be determined by where it crosses the plate? Or where it crosses the

Softball Rule: Force Out with Runner on 1st & 2nd - Double Play?

QuestionThis situation happened in a coed slow pitch softball game. There was one out with runners on 1st and 2nd. A ball was hit to the shortstop. The r

Understanding Crow Hopping & Pitch Delivery Time in NFHS Baseball

QuestionSo I have 2 NFHS rule interpertations Id like (and I cant get to the actual rule book) 1) Please define a crow hop is it when at anytime during the

MLB Rule: Does an Early Out Prevent a Run?

QuestionQuestion Bases loaded, one out, fly to deep outfield for second out, all runners attempt to tag and the runner on third scores, but the ball is thr

Double First Base Rule: Understanding the Application & Interpretation

QuestionHi Dr. Mark - You have helped me out in the past and you are my go to as soon as I am not satisfied with the answers I receive so here I am... In

Base Running Interference: Understanding Runner Rights & Umpire Decisions

QuestionRunner on First ground ball to the pitcher. Pitcher throws to the shortstop. Shortstop tags second base proceeds to throw to first as shortstop pro

Softball Rules: Batter Hit by Pitch with Bases Loaded - Game Over?

QuestionBases loaded, bottom of the 7th innning.  Batter is hit by pitch.  Does not go to first base, she goes toward first, stops at dugout to c

Softball Rule Analysis: Runner Advancement & Batter Advancement on a Bounced Ball

QuestionWe play slow-pitch 12 softball.  We play ASA rules. Runner on first base.  Batter hits ball to left-center field.  Outfielder throws

Uncaught Third Strike & Base Running Interference in Fastpitch: Rules & Best Practices

QuestionThis has happened many times, and Ive seen it dealt with several ways...  (Girls fastpitch, 14u) Runners on 1B and 2B, 0 outs, uncaught third

Fastpitch Softball Pitching Mechanics: Legal Arm Action & Timing

QuestionQUESTION: I have been assisting a middle school girls fastpitch softball team, and one pitcher starts with her hands apart taking the sign, then sw