substitution rule & penalty

QuestionHigh school player pinch-hits in the fourth inning. Starter then re-enters in the fifth inning. In the seventh inning, coach wants to re-enter his

hittin slump

QuestionHi I am the lead of hitter on my team. I was doing well in the beginning of the season and now im in this really bad slump. I Have know idea what i

High School Fastpitch - Kentucky

QuestionIf an 8th grader starts a varsity game, I was told they can not go back and play junior varsity.  Is this true?  My daughter is on the va

1st base player

QuestionIf I have a left hander playing first base, what foot do they put on the bag when catching a ball in play?  Also, if I have a right hander pla

four base error?

QuestionOk Doc, we were playing in a recreation league game where only 3 home runs are permitted, and after the 3rd, all home runs are outs.  The team

third strike and run?

QuestionWill you explaine ,what do you do when there is 3 shrikes do you run or what? it is for fastpitch softball!       &

wild pitch contributes to earned run

QuestionQUESTION: I read a previous answer to a earned vs unearned run, however my question is:  Pitcher A faces only one batter (batter A) and gives

tipped 3rd strike

QuestionIf A catcher catches a tipped 3rd strike in his equipment is batter out ? AnswerNo.  A tipped ball that goes directly to the the catchers glo

for hourtplayers can you subtitute?

Questionhi my name is kristen and i wanted to know if a player is hurt and cant run if you can have a substitute for that batter? AnswerKristen, If there

differ in baseball and softball swing mechanics...

Questiondoes softball and baseball have different mechanics in their swings? Ive been getting different tips from different point of views. i hope you und

ASA Slow pitch - Subs and batting order

QuestionOur league is basically goverened by ASA rules, with some tweaking.  We have an unlimited sub rule, but our batting order is limited to 12 bat

fly ball

QuestionBaserunner on second base, flyball hit deep to right field.  Ball hit rightfielders glove then bounces out (or slips out). Base runner on seco

Scoring Error?

QuestionWith a runner at 2nd base, a ground ball is hit which reaches an outfielder.  The baserunner, without slowing or stopping at 3rd, is attemptin

Pitching with a slap

QuestionHello Scott, This is my second year coaching 10U girls fastpitch. Im working a lot with pitching this year and am hearing different opinions on th

Warm up swings

QuestionI am coaching a 10 and under team for the first time this year and last night I had ump tell me that girls swing their bat between pitches to keep

Umpire Position

QuestionI noticed in a fastpitch game that I recently watched that the umpire had a difficult time getting comfortable behind the plate because the cather

Fastpitch softball.

QuestionSituation: Runner on 3rd base. Catcher goes to mound to talk to pitcher and does not ask for time out. Can the runner score from third base in high

Hit by Pitch and Third strike drop ball

QuestionDr. Ambrose, I have two questions. 1. Per ASA Girls 14U rules, how many times can a pitcher hit the batters per inning before being removed from p

Playing your best for really BAD coaches

QuestionHi, my question is simple but the answer must be difficult because it has alluded me for 3 years now. How do you get girls to play their best for r

Minor A fast pitch softball

QuestionHi Tom, I have consulted my rules book with success on this matter. Is there a limit on how many batters a pitcher can hit? Thank you in advance f