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The ball must be presented once. The ball must only be presented once. This is done by putting the ball in the glove before starting the pitch.
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How many players can be foul territory when a pitch is thrown?
There's NO set rule ... The whole team can be in foul territory before/while the ball is being pitched ...
Why do women in fastpitch softball pitch the ball underhanded?
That's just the rule. It is like baseball, because if you pitched underhanded in baseball, it would be a balk, and there is probably a similar rule in softball.
In Golf.....Rule for ball in play?
you hit the ball towards the flag. But if it goes in a water hazard, you drop before the water.
What is ground rule double due to fan interference if a runner on first base has already passed second before the fan touches the ball?
The batter and each runner is awarded 2 bases from where they were at the time of the pitch.
What is one rule for basketball?
if you jump up with the ball you must release it before you land
Is there an actual rule in the MLB rule book that states that a runner must tag his base after each pitch?
There is no set rule that states this. But in practice, most runners do this because the ball is live and they could be picked off.
What is the ruling for ASA softball on a pitched ball that hits the black part of the plate?
According to the rule book, the umpire will declare the pitch a strike if the ball touches the batter as the batter strikes at the ball, or if the ball touches the batter while the ball is in the strike zone.
When pitching to the batter if the pitcher's pivot foot comes off the rubber before the ball leaves his hand is there any penalty?
If there are runners on base, it's a balk. Runners advance one base (MLB Rule 8.05(e)). If there's no one on base, and the pitch is delivered, a ball is called unless the batter reaches base otherwise (MLB Rule 8.01(d)).
What is the Amateur Softball Association rule in fast pitch when a batted ball hits the plate is it fair or dead?
Home plate is in fair territory.
Who makes the call when a player misses the base while advancing the umpire or the coach.?
A coach may yell out from the dugout but, it is up to which ever player has the ball when the play is over. All he has to do is touch the contested base with the ball in his hand. The umpire will either rule safe or out. It has to happen before another pitch is thrown.
What if the bat and hand hit the ball at the same time?
If the ball by rule is a fair ball, the runner must reach 1st base before he/she is put out. If the ball by rule is a foul ball, it is a strike. There are other rules regarding bunts, interference, and so on, but basically that's it.
Can the umpire call a ball without a pitch being thrown?
No, the umpire can't call a strike or a ball until a pitch is thrown. There is no other play that uses those calls. An umpire can, however, walk the batter without a pitch being thrown if the pitcher attacks him. He can also advance a runner without a pitch being thrown if the pitcher balks. An umpire can, indeed, call a "ball" prior to a pitch. This is part of the rule designed to prevent the "spitball." This is very specifically spelled out in MLB Rule 8.02a. The pitcher may not touch his hand to his mouth while inside the mound, apply any substance to the ball, deface the ball, spit on the ball or his hand, or rub the ball against anything. The penalty is that a ball is called.
