Umpire Call: Was it a Correct 'Crash' Call in Summer League?

QuestionIn 10u summer league, a umpire called Crashing as R1 and F4  trying to catch the ball from the catcher on a steal. R1 did not slide. Both play

Softball Foul Ball Incident: Umpire Discrepancy & Rule Clarification

QuestionThis happened twice in two weeks during our Softball league this summer.  Ground ball to the shortstop.  Throw gets by the first baseman

Softball Rule Clarification: Runner's Path Around the Catcher & Home Plate

Questionu16 fp softball: We had an unusual play at the plate that could use some clarifying. Catcher, blocking home plate with the ball in her glove, await

Slow Pitch Softball: Pitcher's Foot Contact with the Rubber - ASA Rules

QuestionWhen the pitcher of a slow pitch arc game pitches, does her foot have to be in contact with the rubber at all times?  We had a game where our

ASA Slow Pitch Softball: Glove Interference & Umpire Ruling

QuestionHey Mark, We were playing a game the other night (Mens League, Slow Pitch, ASA Rules) and a ball was hit sharply toward our shortstop. As the ball

Baseball Rule: Runner Misses Home & Leaves Field - Umpire's Decision

QuestionThis happened in a 12U game.  Runner on 3rd, 1 out.  Batter strikes out but catcher drops the ball.  Batter runs to first and catch

Understanding the Pitching Arc in Fastpitch Softball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy daughter had a her first All-Star tournament game tonight(Little League Fast Pitch Minor Girls). I was really confused when the other teams 2nd

Baseball/Softball Unsportsmanlike Conduct & Roster Changes: Umpire Ruling & Rules

QuestionRunner to second intentionaly throws an elbow at second baseman.  Is called out for unsportsman like conduct.  Umpire rules that everytim

Baseball Run Scoring: Understanding Force Outs and Double Plays

QuestionTher is one out. There is a man on first and one on Third. The batter hits a fly ball to center. The ball is caught. The runner on third tags and c

MLB Rule Explanation: Runner Called Out at First Base - Japan World Cup Final

QuestionWhy was the Japan runner at 1st base called out as soon as the ball was back in the pitchers circle?  She was only a few feet from the base an

Batting Box Time: Understanding Rules & Requesting Time

QuestionWhen my turn at bat comes up and I step into the batters box, how much time is normally allowed to set up.  My example:  I stepped into t

Fastpitch Softball: Batter Injury & Substitution Rules

QuestionBatter had 2 balls and 1 strike. On next pitch she fouled off. During her swing she injured her hip and could no longer finish her turn at bat. No,

Softball Rule: Running on Foul Balls - Umpire's Call Explained

QuestionThe other night in a co-ed slow pitch softball game a young lady was on first with one out.  The batter hit a blopper foul of third.  The

ASA Slow Pitch Rules: Examining Gender and Outfielder Plays

QuestionMark, It has been a quiet year, lacking the usual controversies that I trouble you with. Our final game, however, saved the season with a question

Baseball Rules: Runner Advancement & Tagging - Expert Explanation

QuestionWe just played a game where a player hit the ball and he passed the runner already on first on their way to second- the umpires didnt call him out

Understanding the Run Ahead Rule in Baseball

QuestionDoes the run ahead rule mean that a home team can win in any inning after the fifth if they have reached the run rule or does the run ahead rule me

ASA Softball Sanction Cards: Requirements & Tournament Play

QuestionWhat is an ASA card and how do i get one for tournament play? AnswerHello Steve, Im not sure I know what you are referring to.  The only ASA

Softball Umpiring: Correct Call on Overrunning First Base?

QuestionIn a softball game i was umpiring, the runner over ran first base and turned toward fair ground.  He did not make an attempt to go to second b

Understanding On-Base Percentage (OBP) & Defensive Errors

QuestionDoes getting on base by way of a defensive error count toward your On Base Average.....? AnswerHello Mike, No defensive errors are not factored

Softball Play: Runners on 2nd & 3rd After Foul Ball - Safe Return?

QuestionHi, My question is this: runners on 2nd & 3rd, foul ball hit, runner on 2nd goes to 3rd, runner on 3rd heads toward home and returns to 3rd, runner