Improve Softball Batting: Fix Missing the Ball - Expert Advice

QuestionMy name is Shawnee and I play high school softball. During the summer I have been switching from being a right hitter to a slapper. Ive been practi

Navigating Difficult Coach-Player Relationships in High School Softball

QuestionThis question doesnt really have to deal with softball, but with my softball coach. I understand you are a softball coach, so I hope you can help.

Pitcher's Helmets with Face Guards: Safety & Options

QuestionIs there a difference between regular batting helmets and a pitchers helmet? I have looked on line and all I find are the batters helmets and catch

Understanding the Third Strike Rule in Baseball: A Coach's Explanation

QuestionOkay, the team I coach had a game this past weekend. This is what happened...our team was in the outfield there was a girl on third. It was a full

ASA Banned Bat List: Understanding Rule Enforcement & Fair Play

QuestionMark, I play in a city open league twice a year in NC.  We follow ASA rules and there is a ruling on the banned bat list that I dont think is

High School Softball Team's Financial Requirements: Is This Acceptable?

QuestionMy daughter has played softball since kindergarten.  Last week she was approached by the coach to join the HS team.  It appears they are

Addressing Stepping Out While Hitting in Softball: Drills & Techniques

QuestionMy daughter is 15 and has been playing softball since age 4.   The last year or so she has been stepping out when hitting off a live pitc

High School Girls Basketball Tryouts: Purpose & When They're Not Needed

QuestionAre high schools required to have tryouts when they do not need any new players and know that they are not going to take any of the girls that show

Age Eligibility for Youth Sports: Playing Down in 14U

QuestionQUESTION: i have a 14 year old daughter on a 16u team.Can she play down on a 14u team in our own organization for a couple of tour. in spring while

Earned Runs: Analyzing Pitcher Performance - Baseball Scenario

QuestionBatter A walks Batter B gets on with a fielders choice Batter C walks Batter D walks, batter A scores Batter E walks, batter B scores Pitcher 2 ent

MLB Strike Zone: UnderstandingDropped Third Strikes & Appeals

Question2 outs 0-2 count ball so far out side it hitS the back stop.B-1 checks swing.Ball is called loud enough for all to here. B-1 pauses till someone ye

Understanding the Dropped Third Strike in Softball: A Coach's Guide

QuestionBecause of the recent changes to 10U play and now having dropped third, we had some umps come out to speak with our coaches. They left more confus

Scholarship Opportunities for High School Athletes: Softball Focus

Question Im only in 8th grade but Im trying to plan my future!  I would really like to know what colleges are looking for right now for scholarships.

Softball Interference Rules: Batter Out on Bunt?

QuestionBatter bunts the pitch and catcher throws the ball to 1st base and hits the runner in fair territory is the batter out. Thanks AnswerOnce the batt

Softball Rule: What Happens When a Batter is Hit by a Pitch?

QuestionI was watching a 9th grade softball game last night and a girl was batting, she swung way under the ball and it hit her in the right arm. The umpir

Softball Scoring Rules: Double or Single on Errors?

QuestionI am the score keeper for our 5th grade recreational softball team.  I am putting together some stats for the coach and I dont know how to sco

Runner Interference in Baseball: Understanding the Rule - Philippines Tournament Case

QuestionHello Dr. Ambrose, Im hoping that you can help provide clarification on a runner interference play that occured during a tournament game in the Ph

Understanding Fastpitch Bat Sizes: Decoding the Specifications

QuestionWhat does it mean when a bat says 31/21 -10? AnswerAll bats are weighted and balanced for almost each individual preference. 31/21 -10 means that

Illegal Bat in Softball: What Happens When a Batter Steps In?

Questionif the umpire notices that the batter steps into the batters box with an illegal bat, is she called out immediately AnswerHI Cassundra, Just for

Softball Base Running Rules for 11-12 Year Olds: When Can Runners Advance?

QuestionIn the 11&12 age group girls fastpitch softball when can the base runner leave the bag. AnswerIt depends on the rules being used.  I know wit