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Forum: Softball Thu Nov 09, 2017, 05:18pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By Tex
NFHS walks for 2018

The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Rationale:This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align...
Forum: Softball Sat Jul 05, 2014, 08:16am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,998
Posted By Tex
Conflicting answers here, can anyone refer to any...

Conflicting answers here, can anyone refer to any rules or articles?
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 04, 2014, 09:33am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,998
Posted By Tex
Dead Ball or a Foul Ball Out

NFHS, ASA, USSSA rules: Please site rule number.

The field has a temporary fence, about 4 feet high, in the outfield, (left, center, and right field). This fence does not extend through foul...
Forum: Softball Mon May 05, 2014, 12:05pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By Tex
Illegal Pitchers Michigan #3 Georgia #12 ...

Illegal Pitchers
Michigan #3
Georgia #12
Alabama back-up pitcher
ASU #12 (Dallas) she was called finally for illegal pitches this past week-end in 2 games
UCLA Believe both pitchers...
Forum: Softball Sun May 04, 2014, 08:06pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By Tex
Illegal pitches during college games

I have watched many college softball games on TV this year. There is definitely an increase in illegal pitches verses last year. The major schools are the following:

UCLA pitcher leaps
Arizona...
Forum: Softball Sun May 04, 2014, 07:50pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By Tex
Sign at each ballfield

This sign is hanging on the fence at each ball field behind home plate. I would like to see more signs like this. Each sign is about 2 feet by 3 feet. Does any other ball fields have similar signs?
...
Forum: Softball Fri Mar 28, 2014, 08:52pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,470
Posted By Tex
My 2014 NFHS rule book has not changed either. ...

My 2014 NFHS rule book has not changed either.
8-7-1 . . . The look-back rule will be in effect when the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base or has been declared out, and the...
Forum: Softball Wed Mar 19, 2014, 09:33am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,765
Posted By Tex
Reflective make-up

In a NFHS game, some of the girls wore a highly reflective and very glossy make-up. Could not find anything in the rule book or case book that addresses this subject. Any help here. Would also like...
Forum: Softball Sun Feb 09, 2014, 12:03pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By Tex
Illegal Pitch

Illegal Pitch
Forum: Softball Sun Feb 09, 2014, 11:58am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,339
Posted By Tex
Must be missing something here for G. Any caught...

Must be missing something here for G. Any caught fly ball (fair or foul), the ball remains live.
Forum: Softball Sun Feb 09, 2014, 11:51am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,585
Posted By Tex
A few years ago, I had ask our state (Texas)...

A few years ago, I had ask our state (Texas) rules interpreter the difference between these two rules (2-47-3 and 8-6-10) to determine "Initial play or a Deflected ball" for a hit ball.

Rule's...
Forum: Softball Wed Oct 02, 2013, 01:26pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,567
Posted By Tex
NFHS 2014 Softball Rules Changes

NFHS 2014 Softball Rules Changes


1-5-2C The taper is the transition area which connects the narrower handle to the wider barrel portion of the bat. The taper shall have a solid surface and...
Forum: Softball Wed Sep 18, 2013, 09:58am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By Tex
Oklahoma also starts fastpitch in August.

Oklahoma also starts fastpitch in August.
Forum: Softball Wed May 22, 2013, 09:14pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By Tex
Ejection

A player is ejected and no substitutes are available. What do you have?

1) The game is forfeited?
2) Play one player short and take an out?

Please state answer and rule for ASA, USSSA, NFHS,...
Forum: Softball Sun Apr 21, 2013, 05:20pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By Tex
Moving the bat forward or just holding the bat in...

Moving the bat forward or just holding the bat in the strike zone are condidered strikes. Even saw a similar situation this week-end in college ball. The field umpire called the strike after the...
Forum: Softball Sun Apr 21, 2013, 05:10pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By Tex
Question concerning NFHS Rules 3-6-3 and 3-3-8

The play is that a second batter slings their bat wildly but reached base safely. The team had already been warned using Rule 3-6-3. Therefore the batter is now restricted to the dugout. There are...
Forum: Softball Wed Apr 03, 2013, 11:52am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By Tex
Agree with BretMan and CeiclOne. I had a...

Agree with BretMan and CeiclOne.

I had a very similar case this year while BU.

On a hit ground ball to the outfield, there was obstruction at 3rd base (blocking the base), and the runner missed...
Forum: Softball Wed Apr 03, 2013, 10:56am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
Posted By Tex
As BU, I had a good coach comment that happened...

As BU, I had a good coach comment that happened this week, for calling an illegal pitch for starting her step back after her hands came together.

The coach said, "How can you call an illegal...
Forum: Softball Thu Mar 28, 2013, 09:23pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
Posted By Tex
Crabby Bob, Don't understand your reply. "The...

Crabby Bob,
Don't understand your reply. "The side camera shot showed that she would sometimes adjust her glove with her pitching hand on the outside of the glove immediately after taking her...
Forum: Softball Thu Mar 28, 2013, 08:10am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
Posted By Tex
Auburn at Alabama (Illegal Pitches)

Watched the Auburn at Alabama softball game on March 24, on ESPNU.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Auburn's relief pitcher, who wore #1, doubled touched on every pitch.

Not a single illegal...
Forum: Softball Thu Mar 14, 2013, 10:57am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By Tex
Agree with MD's comments.

Agree with MD's comments.
Forum: Softball Sun Mar 10, 2013, 03:21pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,548
Posted By Tex
Umpire runs into base runner

NFHS
The base umpire runs into the base runner going from 2nd base to 3rd base, while trying to get into proper position during a base hit to the outfield. The base runner was knocked down unto the...
Forum: Softball Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:24pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,290
Posted By Tex
The infielder's mask is considered loose...

The infielder's mask is considered loose equipment as Crabby Bob stated, but can cause obstruction as RKBUmp stated.
Forum: Softball Mon Jan 14, 2013, 10:19pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,273
Posted By Tex
Here are two NFHS online test questions...

Here are two NFHS online test questions concerning this subject:

18) A batter obviously moves a body part to get hit by a pitch that is within the batter's box. The batter is awarded first base. ...
Forum: Softball Tue Sep 18, 2012, 10:10am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Tex
Quote by Texas State Rule's Interpreter (ASA and...

Quote by Texas State Rule's Interpreter (ASA and NFHS), pertaining to a similar play, a few years ago.

Pitch ball bounces off catcher and/or backstop. The ball goes between the batter’s legs still...
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