Softball Bat Handle Modifications: Are They Legal?

QuestionI play asa softball and have a new bat from approved list.  I added padding to the bottom of the handle and retapped it so it is smooth to the

ASA Slow Pitch Softball: Pitching Rules & Bunting Regulations

QuestionOur league uses ASA rules (there are some local exceptions to cover the co-ed requirements, etc., but these exceptions are silent when it comes to

Mizuno Softball Glove & Umpire Approval: What You Need to Know

QuestionMy daughter has a black Mizuno glove with green lettering (color of the ball). I have been told that some Umpires disqualify the glove due to the g

Softball Injury Replacement: Understanding League Rules & Lineup Changes

QuestionLast week i was involved in a game of mens slow pitch softball, i broke my wrist in the top of the first inning playing defense, therefore never ba

Understanding Batter Interference in Fastpitch (ASA Rules)

QuestionHello, I have a question regarding the batter interference rule for 11 year old girls fastpitch governed by ASA  rules. Here is the situation.

Fair Territory Bat & Ball Contact: Rule Explanation

QuestionThe batter hits the ball his bat drops in fair territory and the ball hits it,he is out and if their are any runners they cannot advance.Is that co

Baseball Rule: Runner's Advancement on Out-of-Play Throw - Expert Explanation

QuestionWith a runner on first the batter @ the plate hit a double. When rounding second the throw came in behind him. the runner was heading back to secon

Legality of Intentional Drop Line Drive for Double Play - Baseball Rules

QuestionI had a guy tell me last night he thought about intentionally dropping a line drive in order to turn a double play.  Is this legal or not? &nb

Baserunning Rule Clarification: Running Through First vs. Walk

QuestionQUESTION: i seen in a previous answer that a walk is treated as a hit. i disagree. on a live ball awarded base, once the runner has touched the bas

Slow Pitch Softball Batter's Box Dimensions & Positioning

QuestionHi,  for adult SP Softball, How big is the batters box, and where is it relative to the Plate?  We generally do not have full Batters Box

ASA Rules: Automatic Out After Player Ejection?

QuestionHello Mark, One of our players was ejected last night.  Is he then an automatic out when his turn comes to bat?  We use ASA rules.  

ASA Baseball Jewelry Rules: What's Allowed & What's Not

QuestionI run a girls league and some umpires tell the girls  the small earplugs are illegal for asa  ball AnswerHi Paul, heres the rule, what

Umpire's Correct Action: Metal Cleats in Baseball - A Detailed Explanation

QuestionA player, who had previously batted and played in the field in the game, was found to be wearing metal cleats as he came to bat for the second time

Understanding the Slow Pitch Softball Strike Zone

QuestionAs an umpire how would you call the strike zone on batters who get set in the back of the batter box but then run towards the ball after it has bee

Legal Pitching Motion Rules for Girls' Softball (Ages 10-13)

QuestionThis is a girls league ages 10-13. There is an opposing pitcher who takes 2 full strides off the pitching plate before releasing her pitch. What ar

ASA Rule: Batter Called Out on Attempted Double Play at First Base

QuestionMark, Batter hits a ball to the SS. The throw is up the line and the batter is unable to run through the orange bag without a collision with the 1

Dealing with Unsportsmanlike Conduct in Youth Sports: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy daughter plays in the 9-12 year old softball league. Last night the opposing coach got mad because my daughter was throwing a no hitter against

Softball Play Analysis: Obstruction & Pick-Off – Correct Call?

Questionrunner on first, pitcher attempts pick-off on same runner who is leading off first. The first baseman drops the throw but blocks the runner from ge

Slow Pitch Softball: Foul Ball Rule Explained - When is it Fair or Foul?

QuestionI am coaching my grand daughter this year in slow pitch. My ? is on a ball hit down the line, if the defenseive player touches the ball b-4 it goes

ASA Softball Re-entry Rules: Understanding Player Re-entry Limits

Questionwhats the asa rule for re-entry? we had a runner who wasnt in the game, ran for a guy and put the player we ran for back in the game. the next inng