Chaffing From Shin Guards

QuestionAny suggestions to prevent chaffing on the back side of the knee from the shin guard straps? I have loosen the straps and have considered using an

courtesy runners substitutes

QuestionIf a coach replaces a courtesy runner with a PINCH RUNNER, and the courtesy was running for the pitcher, would the pitch runner be taking the place

Tag Rule

QuestionA fly ball is hit to left-center field.  Runner on third comes back to tag.  The ball hits off the center fielders glove.  The runne

Games played per week

QuestionIf the coach has a player play more than the games she is allowed per week can the player be suspended any games for this even though the coach tol

first year softball player very confused about where to throw the ball

Questionits my first year playing and the position i feel most comfortable in is center field or 2nd base (mostly center). i get confused on which base to

9-10 girls fast pitch softball

Questionwhen a batter is awarded first base on 4 th ball, are they allowed to steal second base if the ball is still in play ? the reason i ask is in our g

Black part of the Plate

QuestionQUESTION: I am in my third year of umpiring in PA Co-ed ASA and i was trying to explain to my fellow colleagues about the black part of the plate.

umpire dialog with players

QuestionWhat type of dialog should umpires have with players? We participate in a church league that have mens and co-ed teams. We have an umpire telling b

when can a runner leave the base

QuestionWe have moved and my girls are on a fast pitch team. I can understand some rules are local rules but arent most of them universal? For instance, wh

foul tick caught by catcher -softball

QuestionWith a runner on 1st, 1 out, girl stealing on pitch, 2 strikes on batter and the batter foul ticks the pitch into the catchers glove.  Ump beh

girsl fastpitch sofball

QuestionI read an answer of yours from 7-14-06 about runner on first, running on hit ball to outfield. Runner is between second and third when ball is lega

Little League pitching

QuestionFor Little League girls 10 and under, is the pitcher required to begin pitching with two feet on the rubber, one foot on, or what?  This seems

softball diving

QuestionI play alot of positions on the softball field but i mainly play shortstop. There have been many times were i should have dove for a ball but i did

Slow pitch Softball - Safe or Out?

QuestionRunner on 1st base.  Sharply hit ground ball hits 1st base without being touched, bounces up, and hits runner on 1st base base before runner c

fast pitch softball 9-10 age Minor A

QuestionHi Tom, Is there any little league rule regarding surrender.  I am familiar with the ten run at the end of the fourth. What about after the fo

co-ed softball

QuestionHello I am the manager for a Co-Ed softball team, we play in a league in CA. I just wanted some advice on where i should put players for the battin

ASA vs. Little League

QuestionWhat are the main differences between playing softball by ASA rules, and playing softball under Little League rules? AnswerPitching:  LL requ

Youth Softball pitching

QuestionMy 9 year old daughter has been pitching for about a year and taking private lessons with a pitching coach.  She is very big for her age and h

Fastpitch Passed Ball

QuestionIs a passed ball considered an error if a runner advances and/or scores?  Is a wild pitch considered an error in the same situation? AnswerSc

runners advancing home from third 10-Under

QuestionWe are playing in 10-Under.  No stealing home is allowed.  If a runner has safely advance to third base and the ball is thrown into the p