I have a question about the positioning of the infielders and outfielders. In the USSSA and ASA rulebooks, does it say anything about where the outfielders and infielders have to stand? I ask this because the situation came up in one game where we had to move the infield in and the outfield in in order to cut down a play at the play (winning run on third, less than two out, bottom of the last inning). After the game, the guy the is the director of the league in that particular town said the next time we come down there, we couldn't play our defense in like that. I been told be a few umpires that you could play your outfield up as long as they were behind the base lines. This makes sense, but I am not sure where in the rule book it is. The only thing I can find is that the defensive players must be in fair territory. Is there anywhere that the books go more in depth about this, or is that all it says about the rule? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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