Runner Interference after player contact

QuestionRunner at first.  Hard ball hit up the middle.  Pitcher put a glove on it and deflected the ball into the runner going to 2nd.  2nd

Batter-Runner giving up

QuestionAfter the batter has successfully hit a ball into fair play does not attempt to run to first base but rather heads towards the dug out.  The b

tag out

QuestionWe had a play between home and 1st last night that I am not so sure was right.   The first baseman fielded the ball and as the batter/runner

two balls on field

QuestionIn a recent game, a ground ball was hit to shortstop. Just as the shortstop was about to receive the ball, a foul ball from an adjacent field lande

Games being called or postponed

QuestionHi Richard, We play in a mens ASA league. Our game was stopped before the bottom of the 5th, due to lightning. The score was 6-5 visitors ahead and

scoring ahead of the third out

Questionslow pitch asa  9-12    runner on 1st and 2nd and third   fly ball to short left caughtfor 2nd out-runner on2nd tagge

Softball Rule (High School Rules)

QuestionHi Mark, Question..runner at 2nd..batter hits a grounder to 2nd base, runner on 2nd stays, overthrown to 1st base..runner on 2nd then goes toward

girls fast-pitched softball

QuestionIf a pitched ball hits the ground on its way to the plate and is hit by the batter into fair territory was is the ruling? AnswerThanks for the que

Is it a fair ball, hit batter, or strike?

QuestionThank you for the answer.  In the situation described, the hands were still on the bat during the swing attempt.  Does that have any bear

enforcing Pitching rules

QuestionDr. Ambrose,  I am an umpire for the ASA in North East Ohio. I would like to know why we cant enforce the pitching rules as written in the ASA

Batted Ball with runners on base

QuestionA batted ball strikes the 3rd base runner while in foul territory and not in contact with base,the batter runner never goes to first;she checks on

Defensive Obstruction?

Question ------------------------- Mark, The runners foot as off the bas 5-10 second. She didnt reestablish her position on the base because she was waitin

Pitching Time Limit

QuestionAt last nights game (girls major little league), my pitcher was taking a few seconds between some pitches to move dirt back into (and remove large

Tagging a base on a force play

QuestionWe had a situation that almost occurred in a recent game that I would like a clarification on when you get a chance (please). We play in a mensD l

Warning for throwing bat

QuestionDuring my slow pitch softball game a batter on the opposing team was warned for throwing her bat. If a player is issued a warning and she continues

play on walked batter

Question12-U fastpitch tournament.  NSA rules.  However, umpire says following call is listed in IHSAA (Indiana High School) rulebook.  Plea

Runner being called out.

QuestionIf a runner make noises at a fielder,as he run by him or her while the fielder are trying to field a ground ball. will he or she be called out. An

baseruuner hit by batted ball

QuestionMark, Last night in our in house 12u league (following asa rules) a runner breaking toward third was hit by a batted ball. The umpire immediately

Slow Pitch Balk

QuestionI play in a 55 and over ASA slow-pitch league and two players from the oppossing team who are also umpires claims that I was committing a balk. &nb

Tie game

QuestionA 7 inning 14U softball game ended up in a tie and could not be completed because of darkness.  The game will be resumed on Saturday.  Ca