Dropped Third Strike in Fastpitch: Rule Explanation for 12U ASA

QuestionASA girl fastpitch. 12U Is it a dropped 3rd strike if a pitcher threw the ball and it hit the ground first and catcher not catch it? AnswerHi Chr

Dropped Third Strike in Fastpitch: Rules & Regulations (12U ASA)

QuestionASA girl fastpitch. 12U Is it a dropped 3rd strike if a pitcher threw the ball and it hit the ground first and catcher not catch it? AnswerYes, i

Optimal Softball Infield Glove Size for College Players

QuestionI would like to know what size gloves many (or most) College softball infielders use? All glove manufacturers refer to softball gloves as minimum s

Slowpitch Baseball Rule Question: Pop Fly in Left Field - Seeking Managerial & Official Ruling

QuestionOkay, this was a weird one and after asking several officials over the last couple months, have yet to get the same answer.  I will explain wh

Base Running Interference: Understanding Umpire Decisions

QuestionRunners on 1B and 2B with one out.  The ball slips from the pitchers had during her delivery and drops behind her.  BR is attempting to a

Mizuno Custom Glove Color Rules for Babe Ruth League (U14)

QuestionMy 14 year old wants a Mizuno custom (colored)glove. She pitches U14 and we follow Babe Ruth rules. Cant find anything on the color a glove must be

Runner Hit by Ball: Out or Safe & Outfielder Positioning

QuestionDoes the decision to make an out or safe call in relation to a runner being hit by a batted ball have any bearing on an outfielder playing shallow

Softball Umpiring: Making Calls When Visibility is Obstructed

QuestionMark, Once in awhile, in a one-umpire fastpitch ASA softball game, just as the tag occurs, the fielder steps between me and the play, making it im

How to Break In a Catcher's Mitt Safely - Tips & Methods

QuestionMy daughter is a U-10 fastpitch catcher.  Got her a catchers mitt, but was unaware I should have ordered one broken in.  The mitt, being

Baseball Scoring: Double or No Double? Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionThe batter hits the ball to right center (there was no error involved) and the coach tells her to come on to third.  The relay throw gets to t

Softball Batter's Box Dimensions: ASA Rules & Specifications

QuestionWhat are the demensions of the batters box and the relation of home plate to the batters box. AnswerHi Ave, Thanks for your question.  You m

Managing Player Advancement in Fastpitch: A Coach's Guide

Questioni am a coach of a 13 to 16 yearold fast pitch girls we have girls 12yearsold wanting to play up.they are willing to sign waivers/but still not shur

Strength & Conditioning for Young Pitchers (13+)

Questiondo you have a strength and conditioning program for pitchers that are 13 years and up? AnswerHi Paula, Thanks for your question.  I dont hav

Understanding Illegal Pitches in Softball: A Parent's Guide

Questionhiya Doc. just came home from a tournament and came out with doubts. here is my question. my daughter was pitching and the home plate umpire told o

Catcher's Interference (CO) Rule: Understanding the Play

Questionbases loaded 1 out batter swings hits catchers mitt and hits the ball at the same time, the ball goes towards the right side of the field and ball

Managing Pre-Tryout Anxiety: Tips for Staying Calm and Confident

Questioni am so nervous for try-outs i have tryouts at three today and my stomach feels like it is turned upside down i am so nervous. there are going to b

Illegal Bat Use: Game Forfeit or Post-Game Review?

QuestionWhat would happen if a team won a game and shortly after ending the game, before either team leaves the field, the losing team points out that the

Can a Fastpitch Pitcher Use an Elbow Brace? Rules & Considerations

QuestionMy daughter is a fastpitch pitcher and was diagnosed with tendonitis a couple of weeks ago.  She has an ASA tournament in a couple of weeks, a

Force Out vs. Tag Out: Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionQUESTION: With a runner on first, batter hits ground ball to pitcher. Pitcher throws ball to 1st base for the force out. 1st baseman throws ball to

Baseball Rule: Penalty for Using Catcher's Mitt - Is It Correct?

QuestionHeres a weird one, I know the rule, but not sure about the penalty.  During a high School FP game with a r on 2nd the batter hit a fly ball to