ASA Rule 8-5-G Clarification: Ball Entering Dugout - Out of Play?

Questionis the dugout definitly out of play as soon as the ball enters it? What if it enters then bounces right back out? Does it matter if its the offens

Uniform Regulations: Acceptable Undergarments & Sliding Equipment

QuestionHi, Does it matter if a player is wearing black spandex or sliding cuff even though their uniform colors are white and blue? AnswerNo Exposed un

Understanding the "Dead Ball" Strike: When a Pitch Hits a Batter

QuestionAt a recent game my daughter was up to bat when the ball was pitched to her it hit her on her elbow. Heres the call the ump gave, Dead ball strike,

Understanding Softball Saves: When is a Pitcher Credited?

QuestionWhen is a relief pitcher credited with a save?  When this pitcher went in to relieve the first pitcher in the fifth inning there were 2 runner

Bunting Rules: Fair or Foul Ball Calls Explained

QuestionIn our game tonight, one girl squared and bunted the ball. It landed fair and then rolled over the first base line but was picked up with the pitch

Softball Rules: Foul Territory & Runner Tagging - Little League

QuestionIf a batter hits a ground ball that initially hits in foul territory between home and 1st base and before it reaches 1st base it rolls into fair te

Understanding Baseline Rules in Ohio High School Softball

QuestionMy daughter plays on our jr. high team. We play by Ohio High School Rules. At one game the umpire told us that a runner can go three feet outside t

Fastpitch Softball Pitching Rules: Foot Placement on the Rubber

QuestionPlease clarify - when the pitcher pitches, do both feet have to touch the rubber?  We just played a game where we believe that the opposing pi

Dropped Third Strike Rule: Does a Ground Ball Count?

QuestionWith two strikes, one out, and a runner on third base, a pitch hits the ground before reaching the plate, but the batter swings.  The catcher

Fastpitch Softball: Rules for Walks & Advancing Bases

QuestionOn ball 4, can a runner run directly to second base all in one play or must they take only first?  and, on ball 4, if the runner runs to first

Pitching Rules: Presenting the Ball & Hand Separation

QuestionIn presenting the ball can the ball be in the glove as long as your hands are seperated when approaching the rubber? AnswerMichelle, In the curre

Fast Pitch Softball Bunting: Attempted Contact & Strike Zone

QuestionQUESTION: Player squares around to bunt.  Never pulls bat back.  Pitch comes in high.  Umpire calls a ball because pitch was high. &

Softball Pitching Rules: Foot Placement & Delivery

QuestionQUESTION: does the pitchers both feet have to be on the rubber when they start pitching or just one?  does the pitcher have to go in a forward

Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball: Umpire's Perspective on Key Rules

Question Mark, here is another one. Last nights game utilizing the 20 ft no return line from 3rd base and the extended 1st base line for the runners from

DP/Flex Substitution Rules: Can a Courtesy Runner Be Used?

QuestionQUESTION: Coach had flex bat in the DP spot (no problem) but my question is can the removed DP Courtesy Run for pitcher/catcher(who is not the flex

ASA League Rule: 11-Man Lineup & Forfeits - Umpire Ruling Explained

QuestionI was recently playing in a ASA league game. The other team had 11 hitters in the line-up and no subs on the bench. One of the field players was re

ASA House League Game Called Early Due to Rain? Understanding Game Length Rules

QuestionLast Friday Night we had a game in the middle of the fifth inning the game was called due to rain. We were the home team and had not batted that in

Co-ed Softball Minimum Players: Rules & Forfeits

Questionwhat is the minimum number of players you can play with in co-ed softball?  How many have to be women?  I had a game where the away team

Baseball Base Stealing Rules: Wind-Up & Interference

QuestionQUESTION: Can you steal a base while the pitcher is doing their wind-up, or do you have to wait until the ball is released from their hand? ANSWER

Slow Pitch Softball Ruling: Force Out & Home Plate Run - Umpire Advice

Questionthere is a runner on third and first bases with one out when the batter hits a fly ball to center field which is caught and is then thrown to the f