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Dr. Mark R. Ambrose

Available
I can answer all questions about book rules and "case book" rules governing the playing of ASA softball. Have a REAL situation that happened and are not sure the proper rule was applied, ask me.

Tom Mielke

U.S.
Available
Rule and scoring questions for Fastpitch Softball. Primarily High School (NFHS) and ASA

Shane Rogers

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/06/2009
I can answer questions about the best way(s) to start-up a slow-pitch recreational softball team, playing strategies, how to improve your team's game (or your personal game), and how to adapt to personnel issues with your team. I do not answer questions pertaining to fast-pitch.

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2009-11-06 Outs in softball:

Hi Mike, Anxiously sending you my answer... 1) if they step on 2nd FIRST, R2 (coming from 1st) is out, R1 if tagged on base is not out. 2) If they Tag R1 on the base FIRST and THEN step on 2nd

2009-11-05 Pitcher in the Basepath:

Hi John, this should answer it, you might want to print it out, that umpire doesn't understand obstruction in softball ASA RS36. OBSTRUCTION. Obstruction is the act of a fielder: A. Not in

2009-11-04 rule:

Throwing the glove at the ball and not hitting it is nothing. Throw the glove and hitting it is a three base award. A pitcher must be in contact with the rubber at the beginning of the pitch. Some

2009-11-03 Pitching:

Hi John, no pause or holding for any amount of time is required nor is in front of the body a requirement. You must bring the hands together for 1-10 and a "touch" is usually sufficient for the vast

2009-11-02 Pitching Rules:

Hi Clancy, Well I must admit I've never seen this and I don't think I would like it too well as far as the rhythm of the game would be. ASA 6-8 .....A pitcher returning to pitch in the same half

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