Interference by fielder..from soldier in Iraq

QuestionQuestion from my nephew in armed services serving in Iraq by email today..  Slow pitch, if runner on first and ball hit into outfield gap (run

Numbers entered incorrectly in line up

QuestionQUESTION: So if it doesnt matter which number is entered for the player in the line up, why wear them?  I have now come across 4 instances in

Strikezone

QuestionHello,  We had a 11 and under ASA fastpitch game tonight and some of the balls that were being called a strike were bouncing on home plate on

bat graphics

Questioni have a 2006 demo white steel, that is used by my entire team. the markings are totally worn off. in my last game the bat was removed from the gam

pitching rule

QuestionQUESTION: I had an actual play occur in 18U slowpitch boys involving my shortstop and pitcher.  During an inning change, my shortstop went to

engraved bat

QuestionHello Dr. Mark - You have helped me out in the past (by reading your older posts) and I appreciate your expertise.  My daughter broke the en

Run counting after a double play has resulted in the 3rd out

QuestionWe had an instance where the bases were loaded with one out.  The ball was hit to the left fielder who caught the ball on the fly.  The g

field error?

QuestionI keep stats for high school softball.  The other night our center fielder who is right handed was running diagonally to her right after a pop

Slowpitch softball men, women and coed

QuestionDr Ambrose, I am a new umpire just starting out. I took the test and passed but realize I have a lot to learn.  What advice would you give to

Interference/Collision

QuestionHello again Dr. Mark - I tried to find the answer buried in your archives, but cannot find it how it relates to this situation.  Girls Modif

Bunt Coverage

QuestionI am starting practices for our 10u 揃?all-star team?We will soon be 慸rilling?defensive bunt coverage and I am torn. With a runner on first, would y

time limit

QuestionIn a game that is on a time limit. We were the visiting team. We were almost out of time 15 seconds. We look at our watches new the game would be o

throwing glove

QuestionA defensive player throws his glove at a line drive over his head. This movement causes runners on 3rd and 2nd to freeze momentarialy..causing runn

Tagging Up on a Bobble - with a Twist

QuestionI read the post entitled tagging up on a bobble (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Softball-2562/Tagging-bobble.htm) and it makes sense.  However, I

Illegal Pitch Call

QuestionI am playing Adult Mens Slow Pitch softball.  The new rule is the pitch arch from 6 to 10 feet.  When the pitch exceeds 10 feet in arch,

DP/Flex/DFO/DH

QuestionCould you please explain the difference in these players?  I am very confused on when to use, how to use, and when and how a player is tied to

past ball by pitcher goes out of play

QuestionHi my name is ralph terrazano my question is girl on second base pitcher pitches ball goes past catcher and out of play. umpire calls dead ball giv

10 u fast pitch

QuestionCan you tell me is their a rule that says how far out of the base line the outfielders must play? Also the rover? Can the rover play any where? Ple

Base-running

QuestionQUESTION: The base runner takes a lead off after the pitcher releases the ball.  The pitch is a called ball and the catcher returns the ball t

Pitching questions

Question1.  Must a pitcher BEGIN his pitching stance with one foot on the rubber or can he start with a walk up from behind the mound as long as he RE