Softball Coach Interference: Understanding the Rules in NJ High School Games

QuestionHigh School Game in NJ. First base coach was in his mid 80s and required metal crutches to stand and walk. A soft liner was hit at him and the firs

Understanding the 3-Foot Rule for Base Runners: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionDr. Mark, I understand that base runners must stay within three feet of a direct line from where they are when a play is being made on them to the

Umpire Error: Delayed Dead Ball Call on Third Out - Baseball Rules Analysis

QuestionHi.  We had a situation where the worst hitter on TEAM A was up with two outs and a man on first.  He hit a ground ball to second where t

Baseball Error Rule: Dropped Pop Flies & Out-of-Play Plays Explained

QuestionIs it an error if a fielder drops an easy pop fly that they are camped under even though the batter goes on to make an out anywhere? The rule book

Infield Fly Rule: Baserunning After the Out - A Coach's Guide

QuestionI am a new coach in an adult co-ed league. I THINK I have a pretty good handle on the Infield Fly Rule. My question pertains to the fielding and ba

Tournament Rules: Handling Player Injuries and Lineup Adjustments

QuestionThis is a question from an ASA tournament. Team A has only nine available players. While playing defense, a player is injured. She is taken to the

Softball Rules: Illegal Attempt to Advance - Runner's Rights

QuestionQUESTION: After receiving a ball four walk, the now runner runs to first and takes several steps toward second base. The runner stops and returns t

Slow-Pitch Baseball: Force Out Play & Outs Explained

QuestionRunners on first and second, ball is hit to the shortstop, runner on 2nd did not move off base, shortstop runs with ball to 2nd and touches the run

Softball Foul Tip vs. Foul Ball: Understanding the Rules

QuestionMens slow pitch softball league, following ASA rules. The batter swings at the ball and ticks it; the catcher catches the ball. We had some discus

MLB Interference Rule: Batter Called Out - Rule 8, Section 7 Analysis

QuestionIsnt there an exception in the ASA rule book that would apply to this situation where the batter is also called out?   Rule 8, Section 7, J 1

Slowpitch Softball Rule: Runner Hit by Foul/Fair Ball on 3rd Base

QuestionMy question is this: if a runner is at 3rd base & no outs, & a right handed batter is up, & the runner on 3rd stands in foul territory with one foo

Foul Ball Rule: When Does a Hit Become a Foul?

QuestionI hit a ball that went straight up in the air, landed 5 feet right of the 1st base line and rolled back to the edge of the 1st base line. The catch

Baseball Sliding Rules at Home Plate: Understanding the Regulations

QuestionQUESTION: Is there a rule that says baserunners must slide at home or be out?  The concern is crashes at home. ANSWER: Hi Geoff, we already

Softball Lineup Rules: Late Arrival & Substitution - Expert Advice

QuestionSlow Pitch Softball: A manager puts Bob in the tenth (last) spot of the lineup and says that Bob is running late. Bob doesnt show up for the first

12U Fastpitch: Fair or Foul Ball Ruling?

Question12U girls fastpitch, bunted fair ball hits the ground out in front of home plate batter drops bat in fair territory to run to first ball first hi

Softball Lineup Error: Addressing Batting Order Violations & Game Management

QuestionAt a recent tournament the lineup for the opposing team had 11 players with 2 EHs, the second EH batting 11th.  After their 10th player batted

Baseball/Softball Interference & Illegal Steals: Understanding the Rules

Question--Ok, so if there are runners on 1st and 3rd, and the runner on first attempting to steal leaves early. The catcher throws to second, the girl is o

Baseball: Understanding Out of the Baseline Rules

Questionif a player hits a homerun over the fence and is running the bases can he be called out for being out of the baseline if after he touched first he

Fastpitch Softball: Runner's Status After Leaving a Base

QuestionWhen is a runner out after leaving a base and stops and stands with no attempted play on them after a pitch. Thanks Frank 12 U Fastpitch AnswerHi

ASA Baseball Rules: Stepping Out of the Batting Box in Coach Pitch

Questionhi, i was recently at a game, and the umpire was not very good. now we were looking at the ASA rules since we play by them, and we noticed that if