Umpire Error?

QuestionIn a cub scout softball game there are 2 outs and a runner on third.  A batted ball hits the runner on third while the runner is still on the

defensive coverages

QuestionI am considering changing my bunt coverages.  I need some expert advice before I make the change.  I coach fastpitch for a HS team in the

BATTING COACH - PRIVATE

QuestionMy daughter has been a pitcher for several years. When she was younger, she alternated between short-stop and pitching. Once she reached high schoo

USSSA pitching rule?

QuestionWe have just started a womens slowpitch league in our small town and are questioning the distance we must pitch from.  There are 2 rubbers on

Pinch Running

QuestionIn slow pitch ASA softball, what is the rules about pinch running.  If a player has a bad leg, who is allowed to pinch run for him, and how of

Pitching (Movement)

QuestionHi Coach Mike, In your past experience, at what age would you say girls should start working on movement pitches? My daughter just turned 12 and

Slow pitch motion

QuestionI am trying to find out if my slow pitch motion is legal.  1 ump allows it and 1 ump will not.  I start with my hand below my hips, and u

EH and re-entry

QuestionOK so if the extra hitter is not present at one of her at bats that is an out.  Is she however allowed (same person) to bat when it comes back

umpire/runner interence

QuestionBatter hits ball to left/center field.  The batter rounds first and is heading to second but runs into the field umpire and falls down.  

pitcher hit by line drive

QuestionI was pitching in a slowpitch softball game ASA rules and a line drive drilled me in the head.  Apparently the umpires did not see it happen u

No swing foul ball USSSA slow pitch

QuestionQUESTION: If a batter does not swing at a pitch but the ball manages to touch the bat is it a foul ball or a ball? Example: Batter is up to bat an

Hitting Tips

QuestionHi, Can you recommend a good hitting DVD that I could use with my daughter? She is 9 years old and was a really good hitter in coach pitch but she

pitching nets

Question  I heard years ago that the southern states had pitching nets in front of their pitchers? I have been an outfielder since the last 5 years,th

Dropped Foul Ball

QuestionThe rule book states that any misplay on a ball that prolongs the life of the batter is an error.  Does a dropped foul ball constitue an error

Ball out of play

Questionheres my question, a player is running from second base to third base, outfielder pitches the ball to the third base man. the third baseman catches

Batter Stance

QuestionMy daughter is 7 years old playing in Little League minors softball. She has been playing for the past 3 years (from T-ball to rookies). I have tau

Travel Ball Categories

QuestionHi Mike, I have another question for you. My daughter is going to play 10U travel ball this year for the first time. I am confused about the diffe

ASA Girls Fastpitch Bunting

QuestionCan batters bunt on the third strike? and when a batter hits the ball, bounces on home plate, catcher grabs it and throws batter out on first base,

stuck

QuestionOk, I have a serious question. I play softball, slow and fast pitch. However, I am still not clear on one thing. If you are playing infield and you

drop/thrown bat

QuestionASA If a batter drop, throw or let go of a bat and the bat hit the ball before the bat touch the ground.  Is the batter out? I cant seem to