Caught Foul Ball: Out or Strike? Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionIf a batted ball that goes upward and does not go above batters head and is caught by the catcher either fair or foul, an out or just a foul ball t

Slow Pitch Softball: Can a Batter Switch Boxes?

QuestionIn slow pitch senior softball, can a batter switch batters boxes in the same at bat?  I say yes, but I cant find it in the rule book.  Th

ASA Slowpitch Softball: Batted Ball Hits Runner - Ruling & Explanation

QuestionBases loaded. ASA Slowpitch. Batted groundball hits runner who is standing on first, when contact is made.  Ball was hit well and runner did e

Force Out Rule: Can a 2B Wait on the Bag?

QuestionWith a runner at 1st, and the ball hit to the short stop, can the 2nd baseman run to the bag and wait for the ball for the force out. He is not imp

Force Out Rule in Softball: 1st & 2nd Base Scenario

Questionrunners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out, batter hits ball to shortstop.   SS throws to first and records an out on the force out.   T

Softball Rule: Bat Contact & Fair Ball - What's the Call?

QuestionQUESTION: batter hits ball off end of bat. goes about 3 feet in front of home and a little to the right (out of batters box)and stops. batter final

MLB Rule Controversy: Was the 2nd Base Tag Out Correct?

Questionrunner on 1st base batter hits a slow blooper fly ball to 2nd base. F6 gets to the spot just in front of the base and closes his glove and places h

Obstruction vs. Interference in Baseball: A Defensive Play Analysis

QuestionTwo part Question:  Situation one. My team is on defense, the batter hits a pop up toward first almost dead on the base line.  My first b

Softball Ground Rule Ruling: Analyzing a Close Play

QuestionHi Mark, Please advise the correct rulings based on two opinions below in reference to an ASA men抯 slow-pitch softball game. Defensive Opinion: A

Baseball: Does a Run Count When a Force Out Occurs?

QuestionPlayers on1st & 3 rd   1out.   Hitter hits ball ball is thrower td 1st. 2nd  out.  1st  baseman throws ball to s

Baseball Run Scoring: Force Outs and Player Advancement

QuestionWith runners on 1st and 3rd, ball is hit to second baseman who gets in a run down with the first baseman in an attempt to tag the runner going to s

Rover Rule in Baseball: Understanding the Infield Fly Exception

QuestionIn older age groups an 11th player, the rover, may be positioned anywhere from the skinned portion of the infield to normal outfielder depth, but i

Electronic Scorekeeping in High School Fastpitch Softball: Rules & Regulations

QuestionCan Electronic scorekeeping be used in a High School Fastpitch softball game.  Can it be used as an official scorekeeper.  What if there

Softball Ejections & Batting Rights: ASA Rules Explained

QuestionIf a player is ejected from a game for verbal unsportsmanlike Like conduct, is the player given an out when it is his is turn to bat? Also, when de

ASA vs. LL Softball: Can My Daughter Switch Leagues?

QuestionHi there, my daughter has played ASA; however, has also played LL baseball with her elementary school.  We have been told that if she plays LL

High School Baseball: Understanding Illegal Pitches and Penalties

QuestionThe high school pitcher did not touch her glove before delivering the ball and it was called an illegal pitch. The umpire sent the third base runn

Baseball Rule Question: Overthrow and Base Award - Is It Correct?

QuestionQUESTION: Batter is out after hitting fly caught by center fielder.  Center then overthrows to first.  Ball hits front of dugout. Ump awa

Understanding Softball Pitching Rules: Illegal Motion & Hesitation

QuestionHey Tom, I have a question about high school pitching. My daughter is 16 and has been pitching since she was 8. At our first game, the other coach

NFHS Baseball: Infield Substitution Rules & Lineup Adjustments

QuestionTom, The question deals with NFHS rule set. At a recent game, the HC removed the starting 3rd baseman and moved the starting right fielder in to pl

Coaching Errors in High School Softball: A Critical Look

QuestionOk, may be wrong site and maybe even wrong question but Ive coached many years and Im always dumbfounded when I attend high school softball games a