the right batting stance

QuestionMy daughter is 11 and very small. She is currently playing on a tournament team and is having trouble making contact. Her speed is pretty good but

lefthanded infielder

QuestionI would like your thoughts on having a lefty play shortstop, 3rd base, or 2nd base. We play 14U fastpitch.  Thanks AnswerHello Randy, Boy is

Throwmax legality

QuestionMark, you recently answered a question regarding the Thowmax training device and it being used in a game by a pitcher. Wouldnt this fall under Rul

Bats

QuestionI have a= 16, 14 and 12 year old daughters who all play fastpitch, what are good size bats for each? The 16 year old is looking at a 33-23, -10. Is

Wrist in cast

QuestionMy daughter is on a 10u travel team.  They have a tournament this weekend.  Her wrist is in a cast (she fractured her wrist).  Is it

infield fly and interference

QuestionRunners at 1st and 2nd one out.  Routine popfly towards SS R2 breaks towards 3rd and collides with SS just prior to the ball being played and

CATCHER VERS FRIST BASE MIT IN FAST PICTCH GRILS SOFT BALL

QuestionMy daughter play 10 and under fast pitch soft ball.She is a catchers and sometimes plays first base she has two gloves but at a game she forgot her

Untucked Jerseys

QuestionQUESTION: Would you please direct me to the rule regarding calling a strike on a player for an untucked jersey? thanks! ANSWER: Hi Sandra, You wo

travesty of the game

QuestionI play in a womens league and at tonight game we were ahead 21-3. I was on second base with no one on 3rd. Ball hit I advanced to 3rd. With no one

Safety issues for a corporate co-ed league

QuestionI am trying to find a safe ball and any other rule modifications to use for a corporate co-ed league.  The players range from B-league players

innings

Questionif 6 innings have been played and the weather is bad can the game be called? AnswerHello Traci, Yes, it can.  Different age groups and sanct

Larry

QuestionMay Larry RIP .. thanks for all the memories and the love of the game of fastpitch AnswerI assume this is true because it has been posted for almo

Basic rules for girls 10& under

QuestionIm a brand new coach. Im not sure on the rules for this age group. We have not had a fastpitch league before . This my daughter first year also I w

toe flip while pitching

QuestionMike, My 12 year old daughter is having trouble with her push foot, her toe flips out to the side and gives the visual effect of a leap.  Her

ball on batter?

QuestionRunners on 1st and 3rd, no outs. Coach on defense calls out certain play to defense steal of second.  Pitch comes in to catcher who then throw

slingshot

Questionwhere can I find a book/or cd on teaching the slingshot method....I have a handful on windmill but would love to learn more on slingshot thank yo

pitching regulations

QuestionCan you tell me what the ASA rules are for pitching? Can the pitcher take a step back, both feet must start on the rubber? Anything you can tell me

Bunting/offering at the ball

QuestionThe opposing batter pivoted to a bunt position with the bat extended out over the plate during the pitchers delivery.  The ball sailed over th

batter running through first and turning in.

QuestionQUESTION: Can a runner run through first and turn in?  If she makes no attempt toward second, and simply turns in, can she be tagged out. &nbs

Hit/No Hit with Baserunning error

QuestionRecently, I saw a girl hit a line drive to right center field.  The ball hit the ground without a defensive player touching it.  There wa