Going into second base

QuestionIn slow pitch softball, what is the rule about sliding or getting out of the way (when going to second base) when the defensive team is attempting

Pitching rules Junior LL

QuestionWhat are the Rules for the pitcher in the Junior LL tournaments such as inning and rest? JF AnswerHello Jeff I抳e only coached ASA softball so I

Scoring Run

QuestionASA State Fast-Pitch game, one out with runners on 1st and 3rd. Line drive caught by the left fielder, who threw to first base to get the runner ou

HOME TAG OUT/ SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL

QuestionRUNNER TO HOME MISSES THE PLATE AND CATCHER MISSES TAG. RUNNER STARTS BACK BUT CIRCUMVENTS THE TAG BY HOOKING AROUND THE CATCHER BY AT LEAST 4-5 FE

Extra Hitters

QuestionMy team is playing in a coed tournament that allows extra hitters.  However, they only use one male extra hitter (no female).  I told the

Brackets for a Five Team Tournament

QuestionWe recently played a tournament with five teams.  The schedule of games were as follows.  Seed 4 vs Seed 5, Seed 2 vs Seed 3 and Seed 1 r

Pitching Equipment

QuestionIn ASA governed fastpitch softball can a pithcer wear a flexible arm brace while pitching in a game. Can you site the rule either way. Thanks Ans

use of wooden bats

QuestionThe league I play in follows ASA rules as to illegal bats.  I used a Worth Big Ox wooden bat.  The bat does not have an ASA stamp but rea

Slow-Pitch Softball

QuestionIf a player is running from second base to third, the thirdbase-man has the ball in his left hand and tags the runner with his right hand, is the p

live play or not

QuestionRunners on 1st & 3rd, one out. Batter hits line drive to third, hitting the 3rd base runner in the back while STANDING on third. Ball ricochets int

Weather canellations & determining placements

QuestionAre there any ASA or NSA rules regarding cancellations due to weather, ie. rain.  What about determining placements?  We were in a tourny

coach behind home plate

QuestionWe just finished at the USSSA world series at Disney. In our final elimination game, played on a baseball field, the head umpire told each team to

Running outside the baseline

QuestionWhat is the rule regarding when an out is called for running outside the baseline. My daughter played in an 8u fastpitch tourney this weekend, and

Courtesy Runners vs. Pinch Runners

QuestionI have a question regarding Courtesy Runners vs. Pinch Runners.  I currently serve on the Board of Directors and encountered a unique situatio

asa softball bats

Question --i meant to say taped heavily to and arounded the the bat knob----------------------- Followup To Question - if a bat is altered such as not &

RUNNER OUT/SLOW PITCH

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - ONE OUT, RUNNER ON FIRST, BATTER HITS A LINE DRIVE DOWN THE FIRST BASE LINE, RUNNER ON FIRST J

Free Substitution During an At Bat

QuestionI have a question regarding a scenario that happened this weekend at our slow pitch year end tourney. A player was up to bat and had swung and mis

Womens ASA slow pitch softball ruling

Question#1.Tagging a runner: Umpire said I must tag her below the waist while running to third base, I dont think that is rule. #2. Tied game last inning,

Foul tips & Sliding

QuestionHey Mark, Once again let me first say thank you for your wonderful service and willingness to help. We have a league with a number of inexperience

slide or collide

QuestionNational Federation High School- A runner attempting to steal third is thrown out by two steps.  Third baseman blocks third and applies low ta