Softball Umpire Ruling: Batter's Foot Position & Fair Territory

QuestionQUESTION: Slow pitch softball , co-ed league female batter hits a ball (diving in at it) ball hits in front of home plate she is leaning into fair

Baseball Rule Interpretation: Double Play Attempt & Dead Ball

QuestionQUESTION: Dr. Ambrose, Scenario: One out, runners on 2nd and 3rd, the batter hits a line drive to shortstop and the shortstops catches the ball

Softball Interference: Batter-Runner Play Analysis

QuestionQUESTION: Situation:  U-12 softball, 1 out, runner on second, batter hits a catchable pop fly along first base line.  Pitcher and first b

Photography Rules Clarification: Field Access and Equipment Restrictions

QuestionPhotography I read in the rules book somewhere that the photographer must confer with the local umpires as where they can shoot from true but I can

Backhanded Pitching in Men's Slow-Pitch Softball: Legality and Rules

QuestionI have been in a washington, dc mens slow-pitch league for over 2 years.  I usually pitch and have always pitched with a backhanded motion (pa

ASA Softball Defensive Rules: Infield Requirements in Lakeland, FL

QuestionI play in a softball league in lakeland, fl and we go by asa rules.  Is there a rule that states that a team has to have four infielders on de

ASA Baseball: Batting Lineup Rules for 12U Girls Teams

QuestionQUESTION: i coach a 12U girls team and i have 10 on the team.  can i bat all ten....if i can...what is the rules or protocol for this?  i

Baseball Game Review: Time Outs and Umpire Decisions

Questiontime out was called to the field umpire by the center fielder and short stop.  It was granted and the umpire raised his hands and called time.

Softball Injury Question: Player Hit by Throw - Medical Advice Needed

QuestionQUESTION: hi doc. this is my question we had a game last week (14 and under fastpitch softball) were down 4-3 last at bat. bases loaded, full count

Softball Pitching Rules: Illegal Delivery & Bunt Situations - ASA 2006/2007

Questionpitching regulations fast pitch.  2006 ASA is the book I am currently looking at. pretty sure same as 2007.  on an illegal delivery by th

Managing Coach Conflicts: Strategies & Communication Tips

QuestionIs there a book or anything on how to handle with coaches if theyre arguing or something? Game management type of thing? Like what should I say to

Infield Fly Rule: Runner Tagging Up - Clarification for Softball Umpires

QuestionBeing an amateur coach for my wifes softball side we have to do our share of umpiring. Quite happy to do plate as we are a low grade. Question:

Baseball Tagging Up Rules: When Can Runners Advance?

QuestionFirst all thanks for your help. Second, I was reading a past question about runners tagging up on a fly ball.  If I remember correctly you sa

Defensive Positioning in Softball: Inside vs. Outside Bases - Analysis

QuestionMoved US to New Zealand.  No baseball.  Son now on Softball team.  Coaches here line defensive base positions up inside bases, i.e.

College Softball Dreams: Navigating Position Changes & Recruitment

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! My name is Kristen and I play softball of a high school in Missouri. I am a good batter, and once I get used to a position I play ver

Fast Pitch Softball: Coach Bucket Rules & Enforcement

QuestionI do the little girls fast pitch and the girls coaches sit on a bucket of balls with a padded lid just outside the dugout Normally I let this go w

Umpire Time Out Rules: When Can an Umpire Call a Timeout?

QuestionHello Dr. Ambrose, My question is can an umpire call time out during live play. There was a runner on both 1st and 2nd with 1 out. A ground ball w

Umpire Responsibilities: Runner Tagging at Second Base - Explained

Questionyou have 2 umpires runners on first and second.  a pop up to short right field which ump should be watching the runner on secound for not tagg

Fair Play in Youth Softball: Umpire Consistency and Player Safety

QuestionIn my daughters softball league last year (rec league 12-14 years) there was an umpire who would (3 or 4 times that I saw) call a strike on a playe

Fair Ball vs. Foul Ball: Understanding the Rule - Official Baseball Rules

QuestionMark, I have an ongoing dispute that I need resolved.  I have been regional playoff high school official and am a former college coach, but I