Softball Rule: Batter Interference, Ball in Play & Runner Status

QuestionHS Girls fast pitch softball Sutuation: Batter hits a ball to the third base player and runs in fair terratory to first base obstructing the firstb

Home Plate to Pitcher's Mound Distance in ASA League

Questionwhat is the distance from home plate to the pitchers mound in asa mens church league Answerhi shorty,   50 mark shorty Just wondered why a

Co-ed Baseball: Minimum Female Players & Game Rules

QuestionHow many females players do you have to have to start a game in coed. AnswerHi Miles, Co-ed has more local exceptions I think that any other game

Understanding the Batter's Box Rule in Baseball

QuestionMy daughter is a slapper, and has been called out sporadically for stepping out(of the batters box).  I have heard the rule is one foot in, an

Understanding the Inside-Out Theory for Baseball Umpires

QuestionWhat does inside out theory mean for an umpire?  I am studying to become a certified Dixie Youth umpire and the question is The inside out the

Catcher Blocking the Plate: Rules and Regulations in Fastpitch Softball

QuestionCan a catcher block the plate awaiting a throw from the outfield.  The ball was in the air, coming dirctly to the catcher.  In a 12A fast

Softball Umpire Ruling: Scoring a Batter on a Fielding Error

QuestionBases are loaded with 1 out.  Batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop who fields it and throws the ball home.  The throw is not good a

Baseball Error Ruling: Runner Scores with Dropped Ground Ball - Expert Analysis

QuestionThere are runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs.  The hitter hits a ground ball up the middle and the center fielder charges the ball.  She

Softball Baseball Rule: Base Hit vs. Runner's Error - Explained

QuestionRunner on 1st  1 out batter hits ball in air to short centerfield.  Ball drops runner on first gets forced out at second. Runner did not

Kansas Softball Player: Summer Team Tryouts & Eligibility

Questioncan a kansas softball player try out for a summer team or just visit & not try out AnswerAl, Participation rules for high school atheletes with n

Fastpitch Softball: Umpire's Time Call with Runner Advancing

QuestionIn fastpitch softball with a runner on third and ball four to the batter. As the batter/baserunner is headed to first base the opposing coach comes

Baseball Collision: Illegal Contact & Runner Safety - Rule Analysis

Questionafter catcher missed the ball the pitcher came to home plate to help out, she is positioned  with one foot on on the base and bent in catcher

Softball Pitching Rules: Does a Pitcher Need to 'Present' the Ball?

QuestionHi I was recently at a softball game where the pitcher was keeping the ball in the glove the entire time she was preparing to pitch. I had been tol

Understanding the 3rd Strike Rule & Runner Advancement in Fastpitch

QuestionHi Dr. Mark, We just had our first game of the season (fast pitch girls u14)and there were quite a lot of dropped 3rd strikes.  I know that i

Live Ball Appeals & Correct Procedure: A Coach's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: This question is basically two-fold involving when and if a coach can make a live ball appeal and what to do if his appeal is inappropria

Understanding Fastpitch Softball Stats: Strikeouts & On-Base Percentage

QuestionI am trying to keep the stats for my daughters fastpitch softball team, and I am having trouble figuring out the strike three and on base stats. I

Softball Rule: Does a Dropped 3rd Strike Allow the Runner to Score?

Question12U ASA Softball.  We have a runner on 3rd base.  The batter swings at pitch which is the 3rd strike... catcher drops the ball.   R

Softball Batter Interference: Understanding the Rules & What to Do

QuestionToday, I was in a Varsity softball game.  I was batting when the catcher missed the ball and my teammate on third base started to steal home.

Baseball Umpire Ruling: Interference or Legitimate Defense?

Questionrunner is on 3rd base, fly ball is drifting towards 3rd and the defender is trying to move across the 3rd base bag, the runner defends her self and

Fastpitch Softball Rule: Batter's Interference & Runner Appeals

Question one out, runner on first. batter hits ball over fence, first runner crosses plate, batter jumps over plate and clearly misses touching plate. she