player hit by throw

QuestionQUESTION: hi doc. this is my question we had a game last week (14 and under fastpitch softball) were down 4-3 last at bat. bases loaded, full count

legal delivery

Questionpitching regulations fast pitch.  2006 ASA is the book I am currently looking at. pretty sure same as 2007.  on an illegal delivery by th

coaches

QuestionIs there a book or anything on how to handle with coaches if theyre arguing or something? Game management type of thing? Like what should I say to

Infield fly -additional info

QuestionBeing an amateur coach for my wifes softball side we have to do our share of umpiring. Quite happy to do plate as we are a low grade. Question:

Tagging up.

QuestionFirst all thanks for your help. Second, I was reading a past question about runners tagging up on a fly ball.  If I remember correctly you sa

defensive base position - inside running path?

QuestionMoved US to New Zealand.  No baseball.  Son now on Softball team.  Coaches here line defensive base positions up inside bases, i.e.

Personal thoughts

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! My name is Kristen and I play softball of a high school in Missouri. I am a good batter, and once I get used to a position I play ver

Buckett rule

QuestionI do the little girls fast pitch and the girls coaches sit on a bucket of balls with a padded lid just outside the dugout Normally I let this go w

Time out rules

QuestionHello Dr. Ambrose, My question is can an umpire call time out during live play. There was a runner on both 1st and 2nd with 1 out. A ground ball w

umpires resonsibilty

Questionyou have 2 umpires runners on first and second.  a pop up to short right field which ump should be watching the runner on secound for not tagg

ASA- Girls +12 softball

QuestionIn my daughters softball league last year (rec league 12-14 years) there was an umpire who would (3 or 4 times that I saw) call a strike on a playe

Fair Ball/Foul Ball

QuestionMark, I have an ongoing dispute that I need resolved.  I have been regional playoff high school official and am a former college coach, but I

out of bounds rule

Questionsay left feilder is going for the ball that is still in the air, it hits his glove when he is in fair grounds but he misses it and the ball lands o

Starting Year of Softball

QuestionQUESTION: Im a freshman starting her first year of softball at my highschool. Ive only been playing softball for two-three years. Is there anything

travel team

QuestionI need help in finding a U16 traveling summer fastpitch team for my daughter --- any web sites, organizations, etc?  We are in Salina KS Answ

Protest, how to do it correctly

QuestionMark, I would really appreciate you spelling out just exactly how the different appeals are made.  I keep reading about live ball  and d

Considering moving from slow pitch to fast pitch

QuestionOur daughter will be nine in April and is with a slow pitch softball league(her dad is the coach). What are the advantages or disadvantages of keep

Rounding First

QuestionWhat is the proper foot to use when making the turn at first base.  Some folks argue the left foot, or inside foot, so the hips turn quicker.

Exercises for Catchers and Hitting

QuestionI play recreational softball. I am an average to below average hitter and need strengthening exercises for hitting. Can you recommend any? Also, I

Catcher drills

QuestionHi! My name is Veronica I am 16 years old, I am from Slovakia, so it is too hard to play softball for me...but I love this sport...I play it for Ap