Infield Fly Rule & Intentional Drops: Correct Call in Baseball?

QuestionRunners on 1st and 2nd no outs co Ed there is no infield fly rule.Batter hits a line drive to the short stop the SS lets ball hit in there glove th

Softball Rule: Overturning Umpire Calls on Ground Balls

Questioncan a ground ball that the ump initially rules safe, can it be overturned or appealled??? the ump called our guy safe on a ground ball hit to the s

Softball Rules: Dropped Strike & Forced Out - Correct Call Explained

QuestionGirls 10U fastpitch softball.  Two outs.  R1 on 3B and R2 on 2B. The coach on 1B is yelling at his batter to RUN, RUN, RUN, after the cat

12U Travel Ball Tryout Coaching: Key Focus Areas & Tips

QuestionI will be coaching girls 12U travel ball team next year and I am looking for suggestions on what to concentrate on in the tryouts.  I have nev

Softball Game Analysis: Close Plays & Scoring - Southeastern Tournament

QuestionThere was one out with runners on first and second.  Ball hit to first baseman who stepped on base and threw to second.  Ball arrived bef

Tournament Rules: Addressing Ineligible Player Uniforms in Women's Slow Pitch Softball

QuestionMark, Womens Slow Pitch In our local league tournament a player for the visiting team forgot her jersey and wore a shirt similar in color but wit

Baseball Rules: Shortstop Plays & First Baseman Obstruction

QuestionWhat is the ruling on a ball hit to shortstop that takes the first baseball up the line towards home - does the runner have to avoid contact?  

Baseball Double: Base Status & Rule Clarification - ASA

QuestionAfter passing through first base if it is a double base does the base go away technically talking? If so if the base runner or batter-runner would

Fastpitch Interference vs. Obstruction: 12-15 Year Old ASA Game Analysis

Questiongirl on second 2 outs ball is popped upto shortstop area runner advancing on contact to third shortstop attempts to catch pop up while in baseline

Double Play Interference: Rules and Runner Responsibilities in Senior Baseball

QuestionI play in a senior circuit(50+) where you are allowed to overrun all bases. It is not a no slide league, but you dont have to slide. Numerous times

Baseball Interference Rules: Runner & Batter Penalties Explained

Questionmy team had 1st and third no outs,ground ball to 2nd r1 did cause interference on the 2nd baseman,runner on 3rd did not score,is the runner on 3rd

Understanding Baseball Speed Metrics: Consistent Timing for Accurate Comparisons

QuestionHow do colleges/scouts have this stat done so that were comparing apples to apples. Where do the runners start from and when does the clock begin?

Playoff Game Suspension Due to Darkness: Understanding ASA Rules

QuestionHi Mark, Our slow-pitch playoff game was suspended last night due to darkness during the top of the 7th.  My team led after 6 and was still l

Baseball Defensive Movement Rules: Understanding Fair Territory

QuestionQUESTION: In a game watched last night , The middle infield was moving around SS %26 2b (not setting) The umpire said they could not move until the

Fastpitch Pitching Distance for 12U: Updated Rules & Guidelines

Questionwe are confused- what is the pitching distance for fastpitch girls 12U ?  40 feet? or 43 feet? we are not sure how we got confused-was there

ASA Slowpitch Double Play: Illegal Play or Legitimate Defense?

QuestionQUESTION: Recently, we were playing in an ASA Slowpitch mens league game. There was one out with a runner on first (No IF in affect). The batter hi

Slow Pitch Defense: Is Lateral Movement Legal & Distracting?

QuestionIn slow pitch we have our middle infielders play a NYC defense where by we never really set in a particular spot prior to and during the pitch. We

Foul Ball Caught Past Foul Line: In or Out?

QuestionIf a long foul ball to right field is caught by the fielder and its caught about 20 feet past the right field foul line, is that considered out of

Infield Fly Rule Ruling: Slow Pitch Baseball Scenario

QuestionSlow pitch mens league. Bottom of 6th Team B at bat. One out; Runners (Team Bs 4th and 6th batters, respectively) on 1st and 2nd Base with #7 bat

Overcome Lack of Confidence in Softball: A Teenager's Journey

QuestionQUESTION: Iv been playing softball since I was about 3 years old up and till now Im 17. Well when I play and make a mistake I get so down on my se