Home Plate Interference: What Should a Batter Do?

QuestionMy daughter played in a 14u USSSA tournament this weekend and was called out at home, and it could have been called either way. My issue is not nec

Base Running Interference: Runner Avoids Collision After Deflection - MLB Rules?

QuestionMark, Thank you for your earlier answer.  Let me expand on the situation and ask a second question.   Runner (R1) on first.  Pitch

Fastpitch Softball Rule Question: Advancing Bases on Outfield Hits

QuestionHi Dr. Ambrose,  Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer all these questions. I was watching my daughter play in a game last Sunday.

Softball Rule Analysis: Interference Call on a Bouncing Ball

QuestionWhat is the correct call on the following play and what is the rule number for this?  The situation was a Runner on 2nd and Runner on 1st base

ASA Softball: Force Out at Second Base - Correct Procedure

QuestionQUESTION: Please clarify.  In ASA softball, runners at first and second.  Grounder to short who steps on second to force the guy coming f

Coach Interference in Softball: Can a Runner Score?

QuestionIf a baserunner takes a wide turn at 3rd base and accidently runs into the 3rd base coach can he still proceed to score? thx. Ps I did not see this

Is My Glowe e-Legal for Senior Slowpitch Softball?

QuestionI painted the (one inch) tips of the GLOVE fingers florescent pink. I was told my glove was e-legal and I couldnt use my glove.  please tell m

Understanding Base Umpires & Runner Rules - 2015 Exam Q49

QuestionDr. Ambrose, this is question 49 on the 2015 exam. They gave us correct answer as b. I put c. I thought base ump has last runner into third?  

Baseball Rule: Illegal Stop - Runner's Liability

QuestionDr. Ambrose;  1)Br hits a ground ball down the 1st baseline. F3 fields ball and stands in line and wait for Br to advance to 1st base. BR deci

High School Softball Pitching Rubber Height Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: What if any height/elevation rules for high school fastpitch softball are there? I know baseball is pitchers rubber 10 above home plate.

Softball Interference: Batter Liability & Rule Explanation

QuestionRunner on second with one out. Batter hits the ball to the short stop. The runner on second is called out for interference. Should the batter also

Softball Rules: Tagging a Runner with a Dropped Ball on Full Bases

QuestionIn the case of full bases, the runner on third was tagged by catcher and the ball fell off from catchers glove, is that out or safe? AnswerHi Keit

Third Base Coach Interference: Understanding ASA Rules & Umpire Authority

QuestionNSA Rules...Third base coach yells time with the intent to cause an illegal pitch while the pitcher was in their motion. He wanted time for no othe

Softball Bunt Play: Fair Territory & Runner Advancement Rules (10U)

QuestionSituation is that batter bunts ball down first base line and fielder throws ball over first basemans head along base line in to foul territory but

Base Running Interference: Runner Placement After Batted Ball

QuestionHi Dr. Ambrose, We have runners on first and second with no one out. Batter hits a ground ball to the right side. The runner on first is struck wi

Baseball Umpire Ruling: Correct Call on Dugout Throw?

QuestionR1 on first, no outs.  Line drive caught by F4.  R1 is off base not having tagged up.  Before R1 can return to first base, F4 throws

Baseball Scoring Scenario: Forced Out at Third Base - Correct Scoring

QuestionHi Mark Question about scoring.  Assume runners on first and second base no outs and the hitter lifts a shallow fly ball into left field which

Softball Appeal: When Can a Defense Challenge a Batter's Failure to Touch First Base?

QuestionHigh school softball. With 2 outs and a runner at third base in the bottom of the seventh inning the score is tied and the batter has a 3-2 count.

Infield Fly Rule: Understanding & Proper Application

QuestionWe had a game the other night with one ASA umpire. This division is a 15-18 yr old rec division of our city league. Late in the game, while trying

Baseball: Batter's Foot Fault Rule Explained

QuestionHi Mark, What is the rule on batters feet when hitting the ball? AnswerHi Brad, The batter is out when an entire foot is touching the ground comp