Batted ball hit runner on base.

QuestionGirls Fastpitch 14U. Runner on 1st (R1) and batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman who is playing way in. Ball goes by the second baseman

Reasons for softball batting helmet faceguards

QuestionHi Dr. Ambrose, In your opinion, why did the National Federation of State High School Associations mandate faceguards for girls softball players? W

left handed softball players

QuestionI play softball for my high school. Im left handed and I have played in field my entire life. Catching and Pitching are what I do best. My coach te

1 vs 2 man mecanics , pro and con

QuestionI have a boss who wants to cut costs and go to one man softball mechanics.  I dont like it.  So i am looking for an intelligent pro vs co

hey i have a ? about something that idk wat 2 do... Can u help?

QuestionHey.. Well i want 2 play softball and Im really good at it 2. My friends and family tell me 2 go ahead youre really good you need to play. I want 2

appealing a call

QuestionCan a coach appeal a call made by the home plate umpire made at home plate?  A pitch was made it was a wild pitch and of course went behind ca

Softball Base Running

Question In a game of slow pitch softball,with a runner on 1st,the ball is hit deep to the out field and caught for the 2nd out. Runner goes from 1st to 2n

Refree reversing decision.

QuestionIn an ASA 10U game, there are two outs and a runner trying to steal home is called out by the home plate umpire. Both teams leave the field and ent

Throwing Techniques

QuestionAlthough my daughter plays fast pitch, this is a mechanics question that pertains to all players.  She is currently playing catcher and has de

Softball sponsors

QuestionHi, A group of friends and myself are trying to put together a slow pitch softball team and we are trying to get some sponsors... Do you have any a

worth bamboo slow pitch bat

QuestionI just bought a worth bamboo slow pitch softball bat. I bought it for when we hit our homerun limit so I could use it and no hit another homerun on

International Tiebreaker rules

QuestionIn an ITB game,the last person at bat is supposed to be placed on 2nd base. Can a substitute runner be placed on 2nd instead? We had this happen in

softball postions

QuestionIn placing your girl athletes in positions, where would you benefit the most in putting your best 4 athletes (excluding pitcher and catcher)? Have

Catcher contact with Batter-runner

QuestionBatter hit flyball to outfield for the first out of the inning. While leaving the plate area towards first base the batter comes in contact with ca

DP and FLEX players/fast pitch softball

QuestionI dont understand the rule book re: DP and Flex players. Can you give me specifics--??What is legal and how they can be used to the advantage of a

highschool fastpitch softball

QuestionThe number three batter made the last out in one inning and then the first out in the next batting out of order. The mistake was not caught until t

flex/dp fast pitch softball

QuestionDoes a DP have to have a specific positon assigned in the lineup???:  Can a DP play any defensive position--without being a substitution??? &n

softball coach

Questionwhat are some advantages and disadvantages of a softball coach AnswerHmmmm, interesting question...if not a little loaded. :) I coach as well as

Shorthanded player rule

QuestionTeam starts shorthanded. two players show up top 2nd, when can they enter game?? AnswerHey Larry, Thanks for your question.  Its hard to an

2 outs dropped third strike

QuestionFastpitch girls youth softball ASA rules apply Bases loaded, two outs, catcher drops third strike. Batter goes to dugout, runners leave their bases