ASA Softball Rules for Coed Leagues: FAQs & Clarifications

QuestionIs it asa to start at a 1 and 1 count? Is it asa to bat male female alternatively? Is it asa to walk a female automatically if a male walks with th

Infielding Rules in 10U ASA Baseball: Understanding Fielder Placement

QuestionIn 10/U ASA, is there a maximum number of infielders? AnswerNope.   The only rule about fielder placement is that they must be in fair terri

Baseball Substitution Rules: Can a Bench Player Replace a Starter?

QuestionCan a bench player (non-starter) substitute for a starter, then be substituted for, then go back in the game?  For instance the starting pitch

Baseball Rule Confusion: Double Jeopardy in Baseball?

QuestionLast night at the ballpark in between my boys ball games, there was an interesting play during the game I watched.  A batter had hit a ball th

Baseball Interference: Understanding Rules & Player Liability

Questiona popup was hit between home and first base i ran from the pitchers mound and ran into the batter as i tried to catch the ball the runner and i col

Pitcher's Wrist Tape Rules: Can She Pitch?

QuestionMy daughter sprained the back of the wrist of her pitching hand while batting. She is now able to play but needs to have it taped. Can she pitch if

Appeal Rule After a Dead Ball: Understanding the Rules

QuestionRunners on 1st & 3rd, one out.  Batter hits a line drive, runner go on contact, shortstop makes a diving catch and throws to third for a doubl

Understanding Baseball Terminology: Clarification on 'LBR' and Play Details

QuestionQUESTION: Mark, Thanks again for the prompt response.  Im not familiar with the term LBR.  What is that?  I believe the pitcher had

High School Softball: Delayed Ball Call & Rule Analysis

QuestionFirst inning first batter flies to left.  Second batter steps up and on the first pitch the first base umpire approaches the pitcher to discus

ADA Accommodations for Players with Prosthetic Legs in ASA Leagues

Questionwe have a player in our league who has a prosthetic leg; what allowances do we need to be making for her per the ASA rules?  For example, is s

Softball Substitution Rules: A Guide for New Teams

QuestionThis is our first season in under 10 softball and the rules have changed quite a bit. I dont understand the substitutions. We have had 12 girls on

MLB Rule: Was It a Fielders Choice? Analyzing a Close Play

QuestionHigh School Varsity, 1 out, runners on 2b and 3b.  Left Handed Batter slaps it short to shortstop who fields it clean, looks to first, runner

Foul Tip & Timeout Rules in Baseball: Understanding Strike Calls & Player Conduct

QuestionHello, 2 questions. 1) On a foul tip strike 2 call directly into the catcher glove our batter was called out.  I know that to be true on stri

ASA Softball Rules: Foul Territory Plays & Runner Safety

QuestionQUESTION: This is the first time Ive seen this playing ASA softball. My team was batting with a runner on first with two outs. The batter hit a fly

MLB Rule: Runner Hit by Pitch/Line Drive - Bases Loaded, 0 Outs

QuestionHi, I played in a game tonight and we had a situation happen where bases were loaded and the runner at 3rd was hit by a linedrive while standing

ASA Softball Bat Rattling: Is My Bat Legal?

Questioni have a asa legal softball bat. the bat is under a year old. if i put my ear to the bat and turn it i can hear a rattle, sounds like a little sand

Baseball Umpire Interference Ruling: A Detailed Analysis

QuestionSituation: 3-man umpiring system, runners on 1st and 2nd.  Batter hits liner past left fielder, r1 scores, r2 rounds third as ball is being re

Understanding DP/Flex Rules in 10U ASA Softball Tournaments

QuestionMy daughter is playing 10U; and their 1st tournament has a rule stating each team play with 9 players, or 10 with a DP/Flex player. Does that mean

Fastpitch Softball: Legal Pitching Changes During an At-Bat?

QuestionIN 10u fastpitch, is it legal to switch between pitchers on the same batter with every pitch?  The pitchers are not leaving the game just swit

Earned Run in Tiebreakers: Pitcher Responsibility Explained

QuestionIs the pitcher charged with an earned run when runner has been placed on second in Tie-breaker situation..? AnswerEven if the advance to 3rd and h