third base coach between the box and the base

QuestionIs it within the  rules for the coach to stand between the base and the coaches box during a play at third base? AnswerHi Richard, Thank you

catchers interference

QuestionScott,read your answer regarding catcher interference, in our game obstruction was called, swing hit glove, and coach given option of first base or

runner out from coach touching her

Questionat a ten year asa game the base coach was standing there and touched the runner as she left to steal they called her out and called dead ball is th

Fair or Foul Ball

QuestionThe ball is hit high into the air and lands fair between home plate and third base.  The ball is not touched by anyone.  The spin on the

fielder interferance

Questionteam had a runner on first 1 out, ground ball hit to second basemen who then threw the ball to the back side(centerfield) of second base where the

14U girls fastpitch asa rule

QuestionA team uses the Flex/dp players.  The dp hits for the flex player..  Can that flex player, for his dp, courtesy run every time the dp get

Disabilities Act-Slow pitch softball

QuestionRule 4.2.D says, When a physically challenged player plays defense only, they will be listed as the FLEX and placed last in the lineu-up. .....When

balk in fast pitch softball

Questionone of my pitchers in u14 was called for a balk because she pump faked at a runner inside the circle is this a rule i have never heard of it Answe

Dead ball on dropped third strike

QuestionBases loaded, no outs. The batter strikes out but the catcher drops the ball. The umpire calls the batter out sine first base is occupied which is

rules & regulations

QuestionWhere can I get a rules & regulations handbook for girls softball 10 yrs and under? AnswerContact your local district ASA commissioner.  They

in field fly rule

Questionif a ball is hit between the pitcher and a catcher with bases loaded and less than two outs, but the ball hits fair but rolls foul without being to

foul ball rules

QuestionWhen a ball is hit and is fair as it passes the first or third base, but then rolls out of bounds, is that considered a fair or foul ball? AnswerH

Interference?

QuestionQUESTION: R1 on 3B with less than 2 outs (dont think the outs matter in this situation).  F5 is playing just in front of the bag.  The ba

IF Fly rule

QuestionHi Scott... Thanks for your quick response on my previous Interference question.  We had another call last weekend at a showcase tournament t

Pitched ball stuck behind backstop

QuestionWe had a tourney game today.  The situation was the game is tied 3-3 and there is a runner on third in the bottom of the last inning.  Ou

dropped third strike

QuestionI was watching an ASA 18U tournament when this situation came up. One out with R1 on second. B3 swings and misses third strike which bounces into c

Bat hits fair ball - Ball hits fair ball

QuestionIs there a difference in ruling on a bat that is dropped or rolls into a fair batted ball versus a ball that hits at bat that has been dropped and

Coaches Conferences

QuestionHi Scott, I coach 12U fastpitch and there is a coach in our league who while coaching third base will approach his batter halfway between home and

obstruction or crash

QuestionIn a 14 U ASA tournament our team is at bat.  The batter hits the ball back to the pitcher, off the glove, but hurries to collect herself a th

Foul, dead or out?

QuestionA player was on third base and a ball hit the runner. However, the runner didnt move and stayed on the base. The umpire said it was a fair ball and