Softball/Expert Profile
Expertise
Rule and scoring questions for Fastpitch Softball. Primarily High School (NFHS) and ASA. I will answer some coaching questions as well for youth through high school/18U fastpitch. Please do not rate me, good or bad for coaching responses. There is to much subjective matter to the coaching area as opposed to rules/scoring.
Experience in the area
Rec and Travel Ball Coach and High School Umpire
Education/Credentials
Michigan High School Athletic Association registered official: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good Job!! |
| JACKSON T. CAYA-OS | 10/09/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | thanks,, im enlightened , i'll be asking questions ..... |
| Charles | 09/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tom | 09/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate the response... however, if I ..... |
| Kerin | 09/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | OK Thanks. |
Recent Answers from Tom Mielke
2012-01-22 strike:
Richard, This is far from the silliest question I have had here. It really should be asked more often. You indicate in your question that you know the position of the batter in the box is irrelevant
2011-12-18 fastpitch girls softball 18u:
Absolutely! Unfortunately this is one of those rules that is misunderstood in fastpitch. Once the pitcher takes their position on the pitcher's plate, the pitcher must take a sign OR simulate taking
2011-11-16 ASA Softball:
All age division ASA age cutoffs are Jan 1. For your example: On December 31 if age is 18 you can play 18U the following summer. It doesn't matter when in the following year the player turns 19
2011-09-27 Softball Call:
Charles, Count the run! It is up to the defense to know the situation and react accordingly. If the offense makes a "mistake", it is still the defenses responsibility to know what is going on. In
2011-09-05 Legal gloves for a pitcher:
Tom, Some umpires may have a problem with it. Is your daughter concerned with the appearance of the glove? If not, get the glove and a couple of black permanent markers. Your DD should keep the
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