Slow Pitch Softball: Legal Pitching Motion & Delivery Rules

QuestionI started using a different technique last week  by swinging my arm outward kinda underarm grenade toss delivering at around the 4 oclock area

Co-Ed Softball Positions: Optimal Placement for Mixed Skill Levels

QuestionCan you tell me the best positions for the female and male players in coed slow-pitch softball?  i have quite a few adult first time players.

Choosing the Right Fastpitch Bat Weight for a Slapper

QuestionDear Sir, Im having trouble choosing a new bat. I play in the NWAACC in Washington State, Im a freshman and left handed slapper. I want to buy th

Improve Your Diving Technique for Baseball: Tips & Drills

QuestionI am a pitcher and outfielder.  My coach makes us dive at ground balls at practice, Im always the last one to dive and make the catch.  I

Church League Baseball: Runners on Base & Appeal - Do Runs Count?

QuestionOur church league plays on fields with no fence so all fair balls to the outfield are constantly in play. Heres my question,on a home run ball with

Understanding the Dimaggio Rule: When Can a Runner Advance?

QuestionI was reading a recent answer on this site regarding bobbled balls and tag-ups. The answer given was the Dimaggio Rule: once contact is made the p

Softball Double Play Incident: Was it a Legal Hit?

QuestionHeres the scenario I am on first base of a ASA mens slow pitch softball game no outs.  The hitter behind me hits a hard grounder to the shorts

Softball Umpires: Fair vs. Foul – Analyzing a Close Play

QuestionI was the plate umpire when a fly ball was hit and the third baseman standing in fair territory made contact with a ball in the air over third base

Slow Pitch Baseball: Understanding Legal Pitching Arm Position

QuestionHello Mike - I have asked the same question to Dr. Mark to which he responded and I am asking you for a second opinion. I started using a different

Fair Play Under Scrutiny: Addressing Umpire Bias Concerns

QuestionRecently, we played a semi-final slow pitch game.  Our team won 6-5.  The umpire has two daughters on our team, but has never called anyt

MLB Rules: Live Ball & Out-of-Play Pitches - Base Awarded?

Questionthere are runners on base there is not curtosiey step .the pitch is throwen high and it goes over the net and out of play. i say you cannot leave t

Correcting Under-the-Ball Swings in Young Softball Players

QuestionMy 10 year old daughter has played for the last couple of years and is developing fine.  Right now her biggest problem is swinging under the b

MLB Fly Ball Etiquette: Keep or Donate?

QuestionGenerally, what are the rules of etiquette when catching a fly ball at a MLB stadium.  Do you have to yield it to the nearest interested youth

Baseball Rule Analysis: Challenging Foul Ball Calls

QuestionQuestion 1) The batter hits the ball which bounces in front of the plate and travels high into the air in foul territory. The catcher moves into fo

Softball Infield Fly Rule & Runner Advancement: Umpire Ruling Analysis

QuestionIn a slow pitch softball game, with runners on 1b &2B,batter hit a soft pop up to ss, umpire didnot rule infield fly and runners didnot advance to

Understanding and Developing Mental Toughness for Softball Players

QuestionI am not sure if this is an appropriate question for you or if  should have asked someone else.  I play fastpitch softball and I am a pit

Static vs. Dynamic Stretching for Athletic Performance: What's Best?

QuestionHi. which is more beneficial, static or dynamic stretching prior to practice or games? Also,what are good stretches to do before throwing drills?

USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Pitching Rules: Dimensions & Restrictions

QuestionWhat are the dimensions for the pitcher? Does he have to have one foot in contact with the rubber when releasing the ball to home plate? How far ca

ADA and Flex Rules for ASA Softball with Total Knee Replacement

Questioni have  a total knee replacement and i want to know if an ASA Softball Director can he deny me or my team the right to use the flex rule? Ans

Windmill vs. Slingshot Pitching: Which is Safer for Young Softball Players?

QuestionHi Mike, I have an 8 year old daughter who wants to pitch.  I am looking for the pitching style that will be the least likely to cause injury