Does a batter HAVE to take the walk

QuestionIn ASA Slow Pitch (open division) softball (Specifically NAGAAA), starting with a 1-1 count, if the batter is pitched 3 called balls, making 4 ball

Is this pitch legal

QuestionCan a pitcher once she presents the ball and both feet are on the plate take a step back with one of her feet(the space is about 2 feet from the pl

Softball coverage

QuestionWe are playing 12U this year - we have found with less than two outs and a runner on third - if the batter walks she continues on to second base. &

covering delayed steal

QuestionTom, This is our first year in 12U and we are learning a lot!  I would like your advice on the best way to cover of defend against a delayed s

deliberately dropped ball

QuestionHello the Dr.:) Scenario (not positive if jurisdiction would have different rules but curious nonetheless)   Mixed adult slopitch Runners o

Catcher interference

QuestionNo outs. R1 at second base. B1 hits ground ball to second base. Shortstop moves instinctively left towards batted ball and has major collision with

Double base (orange) part

QuestionNo runners on. Ground ball to first base, defensive player tries to field the ball, but at the attempt the ball is touched in fair ball area and re

How Many Innings can a Softball pitcher throw per week?

QuestionThis year our middle school softball league has implemented a 10 inning per week rule for pitchers referencing your organization. Could you please

DROPPED SECOND STRIKE IS IT A LIVE BALL IN ASA RULES

QuestionHere is the situation. There is a runner on third with two outs. the count on the batter is 1-1. The batter swings at the next pitch and misses the

Batter-Runner/Slapper Interference with Catchers Throw

QuestionQUESTION: Runner on first OR second, no outs.  Left handed slapper either swings and misses or takes a pitch, ball or strike.  Runner on

hit by pitch (high school fast pitch)

QuestionWe have a daughter who pitches and catches Varsity Fastpitch. I understand that NCAA allows a batter to freeze in the batters box and get hit by a

judgement calls

QuestionASA  2 umpire system which judgement calls can be overturned when the plate umpire calls strike,ball,safe,out,fair,foul as well as if the base

ovethrows

QuestionI-specifically need a high school rule interpretation for the State of Wisconsin on  a pitcher whos pitch hits off a catcher and goes out of p

Tagging up on a dead ball

QuestionSlow pitch softball.  Runner on first.  Batter hits a shot that looks like its going to sail over the shortstops head.  Runner on fi

called out on a bunt

QuestionBatter bunts the ball in fair territory.What are the different scenarios that the batter would be called out because the bat and ball made contact

dropped third strike question

QuestionIve seen where you have answered this question before, but I have one small twist to add.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd two out. Batter swings and m

Foul ball call by base umpire

QuestionHello!  We had a situation in a game this last weekend.  R1 on 3rd, R2 on 1st.  Batter hit foul tip directly back to catcher.  

hit by pitcher

QuestionLate in a JV game a player is hit for the 2nd time. Only because her coach made a humorous remark prompts the question. Is there a maximum number o

Banned Bat

QuestionHi Mark: Trying to get a rule clarification with a banned bat.  A bat that has been marked with a 2000 or 2004 Certification Stamp but is on

Chanting at the batter

QuestionIs there a rule against chanting in NFHS,ASA,PONY(baseball/softball,  as the opposing team is batting. The chanting changes as the batter star