Softball (Fastpitch )

QuestionA baserunner is on base because of an error. If the next batter gets a base hit, and the runner scores, is it a RBI for that batter. AnswerYes it

number of players and positions

QuestionQUESTION: In fielding a 12U fastpitch softball team what is the min. and max. number of players you would field.  Also, how many positions wou

Rosin bag

QuestionMy daughter keeps getting told shes not wiping her hands off enough when she puts her pitching hand in the dirt before pitching. Should the umpire

Calling a runner out for running inside the base line

QuestionMy 16 year old daughter is umpiring for our local recreation department softball league.  At tonights game, the catcher dropped the third stri

ASA, NSA, USSSA, Ect., and High School Fastpitch Softball

QuestionPitcher has control of the ball inside of the pitchers circle, but is not on the pitching plate, just walking in or around.  Can a baserunner,

National Federation High School Fast Pitch

QuestionRunner on second, two outs. Batter hits high pop up between home and first. Runner on second heads for third and is unintentionally knocked down by

running after a strike out

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Mark, Recently we played a team whose coach has every girl who strikes out, even when the ball is caught by catcher, run all the way t

10 and under class A versus class B

QuestionHow do I know what type of rules best suit our local softball leagues 10 and under team?  Are we considered class A or B?  We have 1 team

Runner hit with a batted ball

QuestionHi, Using ASA rules a batter hits a ball and infielders miss the ground ball which were play inside the base path and the runner going to second g

Banned Bats

QuestionI have been out of the softball playing for a few years and are getting back into play.  I have a Demarini Dark bat and I am not sure if I can

Runners on first and third situation

QuestionRunners on first and third.  Runner on first takes second, but walks very slowly to second, trying to force my pitcher to make a play on her.

ASA/High School Tournament rules

QuestionWe started a 14U tournament game. We were the Home team. We brought up our concerns of playing because of the sprinkling rain. They said play ball

Runner doubled up question

QuestionWe are in a co-ed, recreational, slow-pitch league in Iraq, playing with ASA rules (with a few minor house rules to adapt to our field conditions).

Obstruction and Protection from missing HP

QuestionHello Dr. Mark, Here is one from a recent game that Id like your input on.  R1 on 2nd base when B1 singles to RF.  R1 is obstructed by F6

umpire ehics/rule violation

QuestionHey Dr. Ambrose, havent talked to you in a while.  Had a situation arise tonight.  Dont know if it is a rule or falls under ethics.  

Runner interference clarification

QuestionDr. Ambrose, I have a follow-up question to an answer you provided on 25 Apr.  The question dealt with a runner coming from first being hit by

runners bases loded

QuestionSituation;Bases loaded one out and the batter hit the ball line drive toward third base line.The third base runner is stradling the third base line

Stealing question....ASA,Pony, etc...

QuestionRunner at first leads after the release of the ball from the pitcher and stays 10-15 feet off the bag while catcher throws ball back to pitcher. Ru

Infield Fly Double Play Ruling

QuestionWhen an IF rule fly is caught and runners have left base early, must they be tagged out or can the fielder throw to the base like a normal and beat

Re-entry rule

QuestionHeres the basic story: A screaming line drive is hit back to the pitcher, Danny. He bobbles it, but gets the guy out at first. He came back to t