Understanding Shorthanded Player Rules in Baseball Leagues

QuestionTeam starts shorthanded. two players show up top 2nd, when can they enter game?? AnswerHey Larry, Thanks for your question.  Its hard to an

Softball Rules: Dropped Third Strike with Bases Loaded - ASA/D3K

QuestionFastpitch girls youth softball ASA rules apply Bases loaded, two outs, catcher drops third strike. Batter goes to dugout, runners leave their bases

Slow Pitch Home Run Rule: Runner Out at Home Plate?

QuestionHello Mark, I have a situation that just happened in my slow pitch league governed by ASA official rules. With 1 out, and a runner on first (runne

10U Girls Fast Pitch Baseball Rules: A Quick Guide

QuestionSorry to ask such basic questions but i have had a hard time finding it myself.  I am simply looking for basic rules for 10U girls such as siz

Fastpitch Softball: When Does a Dead Ball Become Live? Umpire Signals Explained

QuestionQUESTION: In fastpitch softball, when does a dead ball become alive? What is the umpire mechanic? Ive been told after the ball is back to the pitch

Softball Play Analysis: Strategic Outs & Base Running

QuestionQUESTION: Its the first inning.  R1 is on third base and R3 is on first base with 1 out.  BR 4 hits a pop up behind F6. F6 catches it, fo

ASA Baseball Outfield Positioning Rules: What You Need to Know

QuestionIs there a rule that the oufielders in a 10u game must be a certain number of feet behind the infielders or can the outfielders be wherever they wa

Granddaughter's Fast Pitch Game: A Moment of Baseball Strategy

QuestionMy granddaughter was playing a school fast pitch game in North Carolina.  She was walked and proceeded to run to first, watching the pitcher a

Fastpitch Softball Rules: Pitch Speed & Regulations Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Can you pitch slow pitch in a fastpitch league ? Where the ball goes way high and falls down right behind the plate. ANSWER: Hi Marc,

International Tie Breaker Scoring: Earned Run Clarification

QuestionIs it true that the runner placed on 2nd base in an International Tie Breaker is NOT considered an Earned Run? AnswerHi Francie, Normally I dont

Slap Hitting for Right-Handed Batters: Technique & Strategy

QuestionHi Mr. Rogers, I was wondering if you can slap hit as a right-handed batter. My coach thinks Im the best bunter on the team and he is starting to

Legal Softball Bats in Edison, NJ: Understanding League Regulations

Questionhi shane  i am   in  a s a slow pitch league in edison new jersey ; no double or triple wall along with titanium bats are legal

Baseball Batting Rules: Foot Placement in the Batter's Box

Questiondo both feet have to be in the batters box when hitting the ball ??  If one foot is out of the box is the batter out ?? Thank you, Andy Ans

NSA League Lineup Strategy: Best Practices & Rule Clarification

QuestionI have 8 guys and 6 girls playing in a 5 & 5  NSA league...what would be the best strategy for the lineup. Can I bat all fourteen players and

Umpire Timeouts in Senior Softball: Rules & When to Use Them

QuestionFHCSSA (Florida Half Century Senior Softball Association)state tournament 65yr and older division. Under what circumstances can an umpire call time

First Base Rule: Orange vs. White Base - Correct Ruling & Explanation

QuestionI coach a high school team.  We had a situation where the 1st basemans foot was touching only the orange bag on a throw to first base.  T

Fair vs. Foul: Understanding batted balls hitting home plate

QuestionQUESTION: At what point does a ball become foul when it hits home plate directly off the bat?  Is there a plane it needs to cross or is it fai

Base Running Rules: Illegal Advance and Umpire Decisions in Youth Baseball

QuestionMy daughter plays 10u,during a timeout the opposing 3rd base coach called over the base runner from 2nd base to talk to her,when play resumed the r

Is 2nd Base Right for a Left-Handed Softball Player? Expert Advice

QuestionMy daughter is a lefty has been practicing at 2nd base since she started playing (about 2 years now).  Now one of the coaches is stating that

Baseball Umpire Mechanics: Runner Tagging at Third Base - Official Guidelines

QuestionBases are loaded with no outs or one out.  Base umpire is in position three where he should be.  Fly ball hit to right field.  Whos