world cup final play

QuestionWhy was the Japan runner at 1st base called out as soon as the ball was back in the pitchers circle?  She was only a few feet from the base an

Stepping into the box

QuestionWhen my turn at bat comes up and I step into the batters box, how much time is normally allowed to set up.  My example:  I stepped into t

Girls Fastpitch

QuestionBatter had 2 balls and 1 strike. On next pitch she fouled off. During her swing she injured her hip and could no longer finish her turn at bat. No,

runner double off after foul fly

QuestionThe other night in a co-ed slow pitch softball game a young lady was on first with one out.  The batter hit a blopper foul of third.  The

The Good Old 8-3 Play

QuestionMark, It has been a quiet year, lacking the usual controversies that I trouble you with. Our final game, however, saved the season with a question

is he out?

QuestionWe just played a game where a player hit the ball and he passed the runner already on first on their way to second- the umpires didnt call him out

run ahead rule

QuestionDoes the run ahead rule mean that a home team can win in any inning after the fifth if they have reached the run rule or does the run ahead rule me

asa mens slowpitch softball

QuestionWhat is an ASA card and how do i get one for tournament play? AnswerHello Steve, Im not sure I know what you are referring to.  The only ASA

Over running first base in fair territory

QuestionIn a softball game i was umpiring, the runner over ran first base and turned toward fair ground.  He did not make an attempt to go to second b

On Base Average

QuestionDoes getting on base by way of a defensive error count toward your On Base Average.....? AnswerHello Mike, No defensive errors are not factored

Verbal Interference by defensive player in slow pitch softball

QuestionThe pitcher pitches the ball. Before the batter swings at the pitch, the catcher hollers right, left or pull causing verbal interference to the bat

10 under softball

QuestionHi, My question is this: runners on 2nd & 3rd, foul ball hit, runner on 2nd goes to 3rd, runner on 3rd heads toward home and returns to 3rd, runner

Slow Pitch delivery rules

QuestionI started using a different technique last week  by swinging my arm outward kinda underarm grenade toss delivering at around the 4 oclock area

Co-Ed Positions

QuestionCan you tell me the best positions for the female and male players in coed slow-pitch softball?  i have quite a few adult first time players.

Fastpitch Bat

QuestionDear Sir, Im having trouble choosing a new bat. I play in the NWAACC in Washington State, Im a freshman and left handed slapper. I want to buy th

Diving

QuestionI am a pitcher and outfielder.  My coach makes us dive at ground balls at practice, Im always the last one to dive and make the catch.  I

runners score on appeal?

QuestionOur church league plays on fields with no fence so all fair balls to the outfield are constantly in play. Heres my question,on a home run ball with

Dimaggio Rule

QuestionI was reading a recent answer on this site regarding bobbled balls and tag-ups. The answer given was the Dimaggio Rule: once contact is made the p

Hit by a throw

QuestionHeres the scenario I am on first base of a ASA mens slow pitch softball game no outs.  The hitter behind me hits a hard grounder to the shorts

asa slowpitch softball fair or foul

QuestionI was the plate umpire when a fly ball was hit and the third baseman standing in fair territory made contact with a ball in the air over third base