MLB Umpiring Rule: Foul Ball or Fair? - Explained

QuestionBatter pops up a ball between pitcher and catcher.  Batter is now running to 1st.  Bat is dropped in fair territory out in front of plate

Softball Interference: Scoring & Stat Impact - Expert Explanation

QuestionDuring a softball game a situation arises where bases are loaded.  The batter hits the ball and it looks to be a single out to right field. &n

Fixing Elbow Position for Better Batting - Expert Advice

QuestionWhen I bat Ive been popping everything up because my coach says my elbow is down and Im dropping my shoulder.  So I have been trying to keep m

Understanding Rules & Testing for Illegal Slow Pitch Bats

QuestionI was wondering if you knew the rulings on suspected altered bats? is there a way to have a bat tested if your suspicious, or does an ASA umpire ne

ASA Slowpitch Softball: Bat Interference Rule Explained

QuestionI have a question regarding hitting. We played a game last night in which the batter hit a dribbler in front of the plate. He also dropped his bat

Softball Game Suspended Due to Darkness: Determining the Winner

QuestionDr. Mark, Heres the situation:  ASA slow pitch softball; darkness descending; after 5 complete innings, 23-25 to the home team.  Play co

Fair Ball vs. Foul Ball: Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionIf a batted ball hits either first or third base and goes into foul ball territory is it considered fair or foul??? The ball one hops before touchi

Umpire Authority: Can Home Plate Overrule a Base Umpire?

QuestionCan the home plate over rule the base umpire on a call at first base if the base umpire does not ask for help? ASA Rule 10 Section 3 Articles A an

Babe Ruth League Softball Rules for 10U - Umpiring Insights

QuestionHey i am a patch babe ruth umpire for baseball. I do remember doing a 12u leauge in fall ball i believe it was very close to babe ruth baseball.

MLB Rules: Timing Plays and Force Outs Explained

QuestionR3 is at third and R4 is at first with two outs. B5 hits the ball which is fielded by F4. Instead of making the throw to first or second base for t

High School Fastpitch Pitching Rules: Foot Placement & Official Rulebook

QuestionAt the high school level does the pitcher still have to have at least on foot in contact  the rubber. Alos were can i find the hight school &n

Improving Fastpitch Softball Pitching Speed: Addressing the Windmill Pause

QuestionHello, My daughter wants to pitch in fastpitch softball. She has taken a few lessons and is fairly accurate in her throws put she doesnt have a lot

High School Baseball: Who Gets the Win?

QuestionQUESTION: Starting pitcher pitches the first 4 complete inning, no runs allowed and score is 4 - 0.   Pitcher change 4 innings, the 2nd p

6U Softball: When Can a Runner Leave the Base? Understanding Coach Pitch Rules

QuestionHi, I am coaching my daughter 6U (coach pitch) softball team.  I understand the rules to be that a runner can not leave the base until the p

ASA Youth Baseball: Umpire Error & Corrective Action

QuestionIn an ASA Youth (10 and under) playoff game, the plate umpire called a dropped third strike dead ball.  All defensive players stopped play. &n

Understanding Softball Tiebreakers: Scoring After Extra Innings

QuestionIN A HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL GAME THE SCORE IS TIED AFTER 7 INNINGS.THE START OF THE EIGHTH IN IS PLAYED UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL TIE BREAKER RULE.THE

Baseball Interference: Understanding Runner & Fielder Contact

QuestionWith a runner on 2nd a grounder is hit just to the left of the SS but not in the gap.  The runner runs in front of the fielder as she approach

Softball Age Eligibility: Can a 15-Year-Old Play 14U?

QuestionMy daughter turned 15 in March of 2010.  She would like to play for a 14U travel softball team.  Is this legal or does she have to play f

Understanding the 4-Visit Rule in Youth Baseball Pitching

QuestionWhile coaching a 10u local modified rules game I visited the circle once in the first, and once in the second innings, at the start of the third de

ASA Approved Batting Helmet Eye Shields: Rules & Concerns

QuestionMy daughter tends to be highly susceptible to glare. When shes batting she wears sunglasses, but its uncomfortable under her helmet. Ive seen that