Tryout Rules

QuestionAre high schools required to have tryouts when they do not need any new players and know that they are not going to take any of the girls that show

Look back rule NFHS

QuestionWhat do you think? With high school (National Federation) rules: Runner on third, ball four on batter, ball returned to pitcher ( in circle). &nbs

player eligablity

QuestionQUESTION: i have a 14 year old daughter on a 16u team.Can she play down on a 14u team in our own organization for a couple of tour. in spring while

Scoring an earned run

QuestionBatter A walks Batter B gets on with a fielders choice Batter C walks Batter D walks, batter A scores Batter E walks, batter B scores Pitcher 2 ent

Dropped 3rd strike/appeal

Question2 outs 0-2 count ball so far out side it hitS the back stop.B-1 checks swing.Ball is called loud enough for all to here. B-1 pauses till someone ye

Softball Dropped Third Strike Definition

QuestionBecause of the recent changes to 10U play and now having dropped third, we had some umps come out to speak with our coaches. They left more confus

Scholarships

Question Im only in 8th grade but Im trying to plan my future!  I would really like to know what colleges are looking for right now for scholarships.

Girls 10 u softball

QuestionBatter bunts the pitch and catcher throws the ball to 1st base and hits the runner in fair territory is the batter out. Thanks AnswerOnce the batt

Dead Ball?

QuestionI was watching a 9th grade softball game last night and a girl was batting, she swung way under the ball and it hit her in the right arm. The umpir

Scoring Statistics - Double or Single on Error

QuestionI am the score keeper for our 5th grade recreational softball team.  I am putting together some stats for the coach and I dont know how to sco

Runner Interference Rule Question

QuestionHello Dr. Ambrose, Im hoping that you can help provide clarification on a runner interference play that occured during a tournament game in the Ph

Fastpitch Bat Sizes

QuestionWhat does it mean when a bat says 31/21 -10? AnswerAll bats are weighted and balanced for almost each individual preference. 31/21 -10 means that

softball questions

Questionif the umpire notices that the batter steps into the batters box with an illegal bat, is she called out immediately AnswerHI Cassundra, Just for

steeling bases

QuestionIn the 11&12 age group girls fastpitch softball when can the base runner leave the bag. AnswerIt depends on the rules being used.  I know wit

practice drills

QuestionScott, I coach a 12U travel team and want to make practices more productive for the girls.  Can you recommend any instructional materials to a

Lodge ball

QuestionWhen a live ball becomes lodged in a defensive players equipment, the ball is dead & all runners are awarded one base AnswerNope, no dead ball her

Base Running, ASA rules

QuestionIn a U12 softball game there was a runner on third, one out, and the batter was walked by the pitcher.  The catcher threw the ball back to th

Fast Pitch Question

QuestionI recently saw a girls HS softball game. A pitcher was behind the rubber and as she came to the rubber, she would not come to a complete stop and s

Throwing Lane

QuestionIs it possible for 1B to create a throwing lane on a bunt? On a dropped 3rd strike or a bunt the catcher can cover, we have our 1B call inside or

hestitation rule-12 yr old city league

QuestionGirl on second, batter hits a base hit. Ball is thrown in from the outfield to the pitcher. Girl rounding first stops to try and see who the pitche