Catcher Positioning in Softball: Rules and Regulations

QuestionIs there a defined location for the catcher? I was watching a 16U game in which the catcher crouched on to the plate. Her glove was literally over

Softball Rule Controversy: Bat Carrying and Runner's Rights

QuestionHere is the situation.  Under 8 girls softball game.  Top of the 6th inning.  Defense is up by a score of 5-3, runners on 1st and 2n

Choosing the Right Catcher's Glove for a 12-Year-Old Softball Player

QuestionMy daughter is wanting to learn to be a catcher for fastpitch softball. She just turned 12 yrs old. What size of youth catcher glove do you recomme

Slow-Pitch Softball Pitching Mechanics for Beginners (Ages 9+)

QuestionHi.  My daughter is 9 years old and wants to learn to pitch.  Shes playing in a slow-pitch softball league now.  What are the basic

3rd Strike Drop & Interference: Rule Analysis & Play Breakdown

QuestionASA A catcher drop a ball on a 3rd strike. Ball get away. Batter-Runner running toward 1st base to color base,  Catcher throw ball from outsi

Softball Rule Clarification: Fair Ball & Bat Contact

QuestionWe had a confusing play in a ASA fastpitch softball game that we want clarified.   A player bunted a ball which rolled well in front of home

Injury-Related Lineup Changes: ASA Ruling on Player Substitution

QuestionI recently took a hard gounder off my right middle finger, completed the play to get us out of the inning but had a broken finger. I was due up 3rd

Softball Fly Ball Rule: Batter Out or Live Ball?

QuestionHeres what happened last week playing softball.  A fly ball was hit far out to left field.  Running back, I tried to get my glove on it.

Softball Youth Coach Pitch Play Analysis: Close Call & Umpire Decision

Questionwe were in a game lastnight runners on 1st and 2nd batter hit the ball the ball was hit and fielded then throwed to 1st wich the runner was safe th

Base Running Interference: Is a Runner Out?

QuestionA base runner is hit with a batted ball before it passes an infielder other than the pitcher, is she out? AnswerHi Cory, If its a fair batted bal

Addressing Time Limits and Stalling in Fastpitch Games

QuestionASA Fastpitch, 12U or 14u or any u for that matter, just about all tournament bracket games here in N. Texas have a 75 minute time limit finish the

Tournament Bracket Validation & NSA Rules - Expert Advice

QuestionWe recently received tournament brackets (5 teams). The schedule of games were as follows: Seed 4 vs Seed 5, Seed 2 vs Seed 3 and Seed 1 receiving

Correcting Shoulder Drop in Fastpitch Softball Hitting: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 15 year old daughter is a good hitter with a lot of power.  Unfortunately, she has developed a bad habit of dropping her shoulder during he

U12 Softball Fair Ball Rule: Does a Ball in the Batter's Box Count?

QuestionHello Mike. My daughter plays in a girls U12 softball league. A batter had hit a ball that came off her bat and landed in the batters box. The umpi

Base Running Rule: What Happens When a Runner Passes the Commitment Line?

Question2 questions for you. #1.  Runner on 3rd base, less than 2 outs.  Batter hits a fly ball to outfield.  Runner on third heads to home

High School Softball Honors: Criteria & Selection Process

QuestionCan you answer what the criteria are to make all divison, all county, all conference honors for high school softball? Is it based on performance? S

ASA Softball Outfield Player Limits for Pigtail Division

QuestionAccording to the ASA official rules, How many girls may I have in the outfield for the pigtail division? AnswerHi Kelly, I dont what the pigtail

Overcoming Pitching Anxiety in Young Athletes: A Parent's Guide

QuestionHello, my 11(soon to be 12) year old daughter is currently experiencing a high level of fear while pitching this season.  Wearing a pitching m

Coach's Authority to Call Time for Runners: IHSAA Rules Explained

QuestionI had a runner advance to third she did not need to slide because the play was not really close.She had her foot on the side of the bag for what se

Choosing the Right Baseball Glove Size for Your Player

QuestionMy daughter plays third and now has a 12.25 inch glove sometimes it seems a little small. What size do you suggest. Also she moves to first when an