Base Running Rules: Can a Runner Advance on a Walk?

QuestionQUESTION: Girls fast pitch 12u.Runner on third.A batter has just received ball 4.She walks to first base but the coach starts yelling to run to sec

Fastpitch Coaching Scenario: Stealing Home & Rule Interpretation

QuestionI was coaching this base this past weekend for a 10U fastpitch game.  There was a runner of third and she was the tying run and it was out las

Thrown Bat Rule: Consequences & Fair vs. Foul Ball – Umpire Explanation

QuestionHi, What is the rule in regards to the consequence of a thrown bat from a b or b-r? Also, is there a difference between if they hit the ball/thro

Using ASA Umpires in Your League: Rule Compliance

QuestionIf I want to play with ASA umps on my own sanctioned league do I need to adapt to all ASA rules or do I just use those as a general guide? Answery

Using ASA Umpires in Your League: Insurance Requirements

QuestionIf I have my own sanctioned league and I want to use ASA umps do I need to adhere to all ASA rules or just use them as a guideline in setting up my

ASA Football Rulebook 2008-2009: Where to Find It

QuestionQUESTION: where can i get an asa 2008-2009 rule book ANSWER: Hi Scott, you can get a 2008 for about 10 bucks from your ASA state or metro commish

MLB Rule: Homerun with Dugout Celebration - Do Runs Count?

QuestionA player hits a homerun with men on base and as they are going down third base line towards home plate, the dugout empties and the dugout players h

Understanding Illegal and Ineligible Substitutions in Baseball: Penalties & Ejections

QuestionCan you clarify both illegal sub and inelgible sub. What is the penalty for an illegal sub or unreported sub on defense.  On offense, it seems

Baseball Scoring: Home Run vs. 4-Base Error - Umpire Signals Explained

QuestionIn a Georgia high school game. A girl hits the ball to centerfield. The centerfielder catches the ball and squeezes her glove and the ball pops up

Tagging Out in Baseball: Rules & Definitions

QuestionWhat does tagging out mean? AnswerHi KLila, There are 2 types of tag outs. A legal tag is the act of a defensive player... 1 touching a base w

Softball Score Dispute: Understanding Umpire Authority and Record Keeping

Questionthe umpires have the score 4-4, my teams book has it 5-4 our lead, the other team has no book! we protest the game umpire signs the book..what is t

Legality of Advancing on a Walk in Little League Baseball

QuestionDuring a Little League 12U game, a player was walked and ran to first base.  Without stopping, she rounded 1st and advanced to second safely.

Softball Lineup Rules: Late Arrivals & Starting Lineups Explained

QuestionQUESTION: can a team start with 8 bat around in the first inn then insert a #9 after the lead off batter has batted twice ANSWER: to start a game

Softball Ruling: Safe or Out - Analyzing a Close Play

QuestionHey Mark, Runners on 2nd & 3rd, 2 outs bottom of 7th down by 3 runs, batter hits a single, both runs score and on trying to get in scoring position

Reclaim Your Power: Troubleshooting Your Slow Pitch Softball Swing

Questioni have lost my swing i have lost timing i seem to be hitting either inside handle or end cap of the bat i use to hit fine i could hit sometimes out

Fielders Choice vs. Hit in Softball: Understanding the Rules

QuestionBatter hits a line drive into outfield, runner on first advancing to second base is thrown out by Center Fielder to SS.  Batter is safe at Fir

Softball Rule: Runner Out on Walk - Correct Call?

QuestionWe had 2 outs and one runner on 2nd base.  After the pitch, our base runner started to run, but the pitch was a ball which resulted in a walk.

Improve Reaction Time & Hitting Mechanics in Baseball - Expert Tips

QuestionHello. I am currently playing shortstop but my reaction timing is a little slower than i would like. Because of this, more balls are getting past m

Softball Strike Mat & Batter's Box Dimensions: ASA Regulations

QuestionDear Sir,   I am a vice-president of an adult slow pitch softball league and my question pertains to the dimensions of the strike mat we

Base Running Rules: Avoiding the Tag at Home Plate

QuestionTom, Can a runner avoid the tag at home plate and run around the cather when the cather is standing there ready to tag her out? AnswerAlthough th