Base distances

QuestionWhat is the distance from the back point of home plate to the middle of 2nd base when the bases are set at 65 distances AnswerHi Charlie, Thank yo

Equipment to Protect Forearm from Cleating

QuestionCan you recommend or suggest equipment to help protect SS and 2nd baseman forearms from getting cleated when tagging runner out at 2nd base? Answe

base runner hit by softball

QuestionBase runner at second base. Batter hits the ball the pitcher makes an attempt to catch the ball, the ball strikes his glove but ricochets toward se

Hitting

QuestionMy 13yr old daughter is a power hitter but is very inconsistent because she is dropping her backside when swinging. Can you help with any tips or d

8u/10u/12u fastpitch

QuestionWhere can I get a printed version of ASA rules for these ages? AnswerHi Tresa, there arent many separate rules from JO for these ages anymore, mo

Pitching

QuestionMy cousin really wants to play for Georgia.  She can throw around 46-48 mph at the age of 12. Is this good enough for her age, and will she be

Appeals on 3rd out

QuestionGreat column--Im really learning a lot by reading through all of the past questions and answers.  I came up with one of my own based on previo

ASA senior slow pitch

QuestionR1 on 3rd.  R2 on 1st.  No outs.  Batter hits a sharp grounder to F6, who checks R1, and throws to F4 for the first out.  At th

NFHS softball: timing play involving missed 1st base

QuestionHeres a question regarding a timing play:  Runner on 3rd, 2 outs.  Ground ball hit, Runner scores as B-R beats the throw to first.  

Infield Fly/Intentionally Dropped Fly

QuestionCan a fielder intentionally drop an infield fly rule ball (the ball is fair)? AnswerHi Randy, Thank you for your question!  YES, (and I will

rules of game

Questionbases loaded 2 outs hr over fence runner on 3rd misses home appeal is made for out  any runs score? AnswerThomas, No runs would score in thi

Live ball appeal. ASA senior slow pitch

QuestionI have a specific situation to address, but would like to preface the situation with a general query on live ball appeals.  It seems to me tha

batting

QuestionMr. Mielke  my coach tells me i need to break my hips durning my swing. Are there any drills out there to help me over come this. AnswerAshle

Substitute placed on 2B during ITB

QuestionNFHS- In ITB the runner that should start the inning at second. Can she be substituted by an eligible sub. that has not played in the game. Reason:

question

Questioni have a solid defensive 2nd baseman & a power hitter who cant play defense. perfect flex/DP situation. however my power hitter cant run. can i use

?? on an official AB

QuestionR1 is at 1b...b1 attempts bunt to 3b, 3b overthrows 1b and r1 advances to 3b and b1 ends up at 2b. Scorekeeper rule an error on 3b...did not give

nervous about middle school tryouts

Questionok, so i have middle school softball tryouts next wed. and thrus. I have never tried out for anything before and i really nervous. I can bat good

Batter Inteference at the plate

QuestionHigh School Fast Pitch Runner on 2nd stealing third, batter does not move in the batter box after the pitch, catcher throws toward third hitting th

Tag catch responsibility

QuestionHigh School Fast Pitch Please detail Umpire responsibility on tag ups with fly ball to the outfield , two man crew. Runner on 1st, 2nd, Runner on 1

Girls fastpitch softball

QuestionWhats the rule for putting a player into the game, who, in previous innings, was a designated hitter? Also, isnt the rule that all roster players h