The batter-runner could only be called out if she interfered with F3 who is making an initial play on the batted ball.

Coach wants to begin using her as a courtesy and/or pinch runner.
Due to injuries we are only able to field 18 total players for both teams. How is this rule applied? Once the substitute had batted, the opposing coach appealed that she was illegal because "6" batted instead of "16."

Tonight, the pitcher had her hands apart when she stepped on the pitching plate, but she then used her pitching hand to adjust the strap on her glove. Answer:             From the NFHS staff:  “It would be allowed as long as it is not distracting to the batter. Question 9:        I have encouraged our pitchers to use both the "windmill" and "slingshot" deliveries against a hitter, with the intention of disrupting the hitter's timing. Wristbands with a playbook/play card are considered equipment, not garments, so they do not have to be the same color as the upper body undergarments. �t4��p��`벭X^cޭ���5���^� �Ȃ���˥/E��a��e��i�e��~�~����f�0�^V�n�)�G��;~d�������&�yǎ�������X�kVP�4�����Jgb�._���)n�a9��O��8����p=l �� �b�G/ ��l�bz| �(LG��h�df׬_s� When the runner was called out she was called out for being outside the base line or running lane. Runner takes off from second base running hard right to the SS. If a runner misses home plate and the catcher misses the tag, the umpire should hesitate slightly. This is not a substitution. In all instances I have observed the umpire says there "MUST BE CONTACT" in order for interference to take place. "Only the batter, runner(s), on-deck batter, coaches in the coach's box, bat/ball shaggers or one of the nine players on defense are permitted to be outside of the dugout/bench or designated warm-up areas.

I did not allow this. Rule 3-2-7 Exception. The illegal substitute shall be removed from the game and restricted to the dugout/bench. All action as a result of the batted ball stands. If contact is made in fair territory, it’s a live ball. Rule 8-9-2:  "The pitcher or catcher must bat and reach base legally (or earn their way on base) in order to be eligible for a courtesy runner.". EXCEPTION: See Rule 6-1-1f2 - When removing self from the pitcher's position. Instead the base umpire first said that the runner needs to be tagged on the infield fly rule. Then a dead ball is called and the obstruction enforced. Requests should be from the athletic director and sent to the WIAA. Question 6:        Pitch is clearly out of the strike zone but within the batters box and as the batter makes an effort to avoid the pitch it hits her on the hand as she holds the bat. The umpire rules illegal pitch since the signal has to be taken while in the pitching position. The first time the runner was called out, and the second time the runner was awarded first base. We just want to make sure that there won't be any penalty if they were to enter the game as a courtesy runner. Allowed? Question 4:        No outs. FLEX-B. Question 9:        What about the 15 run mercy rule after 3 complete innings, is that allowed?

The link to this website is:  http://www.asasoftball.com/about/certified_equipment.asp You’ll find both the approved and non-approved lists here. Is it legal? Answer:  No, bats that are damaged are removed from the game without penalty. Answer:             Rule 3-6-11; “Electronic devices may be used for coaching purposes during the course of the game.”. Is the JV player attired the same as the varsity players? Question 21:       We have an assistant coach whose responsibility is to work with pitchers and catchers as well as keep the book on game days. Regarding the padding, if you follow the requirements for padding listed in 3-2-13 and it meets those standards, coach should simply tell the umpires that the padding is in compliance with 3-2-13.

Question 5:        Batter makes an effort to bunt the pitch (in the umpires judgment the batter clearly offers) but the ball is out of the strike zone and the batter misses the ball and the ball hits the batter.

I then moved my right fielder to 3rd base and my 3rd base player to shortstop. Question 12:       Our field is not playable due to snow and neither is our opponent's. The FLEX-B. If that player is not the Flex, that player will continue to bat but not play defense (Rule 3-3-6e). Rule 8-1-1; “The batter becomes a batter-runner with the right to attempt to score by advancing to first...when:  Rule 8-1-1b; “The catcher fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground when there are fewer than two outs and first base is unoccupied at the time of the pitch, or anytime there are two outs.”.

You aren’t allowed to add teams since only games on their original schedule can be rescheduled once the WIAA Tournament begins. The DP/pitcher must face at least one batter (one pitch) in bottom of first. The pivot foot is only required to be in contact with the pitcher's plate. Question 23:       They had a sub up to bat that didn't report, we realized it and brought it to the attention of the plate umpire.
In (a) the defensive coach requests that B4 be intentionally walked. The umpire made the decision to allow our opponent to use the Flex as the courtesy runner for the pitcher. %���� Please comment. d. An individual student is allowed to participate in only one day of scrimmage activity. She ignored the runner.