Umpire Certification Requirements for 14U C-League Games

QuestionDo the umpires at a 14u C-League game have to be certified?  At my game the other night the umpire was about 16 or 17 and had no clue what she

Interference Play: Can a Runner Circle First Base After a Walk?

QuestionHItter receives BB, and catcher throws ball back to pitcher in circle before hitter reaches first. How far can hitter-runner round first before she

Softball Substitution Rules: Substituting Substitutes & Player Removal

Questionscenario.... if I was to take out original player ( say # 25) from the lineup and put in  a sub (say # 35) and later on in the game I want to

Slow Pitch Baseball: Foot Placement and Legality - Expert Answer

QuestionI know you must have one foot on the rubber before delivery. My question is can your body be in front of the rubber or does it have to be behind t

Infield Pop Fly Rule: Batter Out Even if Dropped?

Questionwe had bases loaded 1 out my daughter hit an infield pop fly 2nd base caught it then dropped it thought it to first base the runner had advanced sl

Baseball Rule: Backstop Interference & Runner Advancement

QuestionIn an ASA game, pitcher pitches ball that gets past the catcher and gets stuck under the bottom of the backstop. Runner is already going to second

Batter Foot Placement Rules: 7-3-C & General Baseball Regulations

QuestionWhen a batter steps out of the box to take a sign or practice swing does one foot need to remain in the box, if so what is the rule? AnswerHi Jane

Base Running Rules: Advancing on a Deflected Line Drive - Is It Legal?

QuestionRunner on second base leaves to advance to third when the batter made contact. The hit is a line drive at the 3rd baseman which deflects off his gl

Kansas ASA Softball Rule Interpretation: Overthrow & Runner Advancement

QuestionReal situation- 8U Coach pitch tournament Kansas ASA rules Runner on first, batter hits the ball and it is caught by the short stop in the air for

Softball Rule Clarification: Force Out & Runner Advancement

QuestionHere is the situation: bases loaded, no outs, the batter hits the ball(line shot that was caught on the hop, confused some umpire did say no catch)

Dead Ball Rule: Batter Hit After Ground Ball - ASA Fast Pitch

QuestionQUESTION: We are playing 18 @ under girls fast pitch ASA rules. If a ball is pitched and it hits the ground, and then the batter, is the ball dead?

Slow Pitch Softball Rule Question: Infield Fly & Tagging Up

Question1 out runners 1st and 2nd batter hits a pop up to 2nd.I call infield fly rule batters out.The2nd base fielder goes to catch the ball it comes down

Base Running Rules: Touching the Base - First Base Requirements

QuestionI had one of my batters drag bunt she beat the throw to 1st and was called out because she hit the white base and not the orange base.  I aske

Fast Pitch Rules: Windmill Pitches & Legal Delivery - ASA Clarification

Questionu10 girls fast pitch using ASA rules--Is it a legal pitch to not use the windmill?  If its legal but the pitcher is passing her hip with her h

Catcher's Interference vs. Obstruction: MLB Rules Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Pitcher is ready to pitch, batter is swinging at the plate, catcher is in his crouched position behind homeplate, the batter strikes the

Understanding ASA Rules: Handling Dropped Balls & Close Plays in U14 Fast Pitch

QuestionWe had a game last night with an incident that promoted a lot of discussion and never was clear to me.  Heres what happened;  1 out bases

Understanding Extra Innings and Tiebreaker Rules in Softball

QuestionCould you please explain sudden death overtimes where they put a runner on second base to start the inning? AnswerHi Trudi, its not sudden death

Infield Fly Rule & Runner Interference: A Baseball Scenario

QuestionIn a recent ASA Womens tournament, a team had runners on 1st and 2nd base with 2 outs. The batter hit a pop fly in front of 1st base and the home p

Fair Ball Interference: Batter & Runner Out - MLB Umpire Ruling

QuestionDr. Mark, Runner on 3rd, 1 out, batter hits line drive toward third base and hits runner after he has left third base while he (and the ball) were

Interpreting JO Rule: Pitching, Interference, and Runner Status

QuestionA pitched ball hits the catchers shin guards and rolls over near the on-deck batter who picks up the ball and gives it to the catcher.  Becaus