in asa softball if the catcher blocks the plate are you allowed to collide in order to jar the ball loose?
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if the catcher blocks the plate, you are allowed to collide in order to get to  home base, not to jar the ball loose. I used to be a catcher in softball in Texas, I got plowed once because i was over the plate and the ball was being thrown to me, the person plowed me about 2 seconds before the ball got there. You are not allowed to collide in order to jar the ball loose. also remember, the tie goes to the runner.
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I shall add that an infielder running in the outfield to catch a ball also permits the rule to be invoked.  It's also scored as such if an outfielder drops the ball with less than 2 out, the runner from 3rd scores, and the defense gains a force on another runner (say from 1st going to 2nd).\n\nThere have been times when a runner from 2nd scores on an SF; this usually happens when the outfielder falls asleep, thinking there are 2 outs already.  If the runner hauls a$$ all the way home without stopping, it's an SF.  Usually, if he stops and sees the CF dozing, it's scored as a fielder's choice, an AB, and no RBI (this is from another section in the rulebook on RBIs).\n\nYou -could- possibly score all the way from 1st and have an SF, though I would think the fielder would have to first fall asleep and then, say, injure himself without throwing the ball.  That way, another fielder would have to take several seconds to run and get the ball from him, and the runner could go and go.  That would be an SF... :)
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The playing field is divided into fair territory and foul territory. Fair territory is further divided into the infield, the outfield, and the territory beyond the outfield fence.\n\nThe field is defined by two baselines or foul lines that meet at a right angle at home plate. The minimum length of the baselines varies classification of play (see below for official measurements). A fence running between the baselines defines the limits of the field; this fence is equidistant from home plate at all points.\n\nBehind home plate is a backstop. It must be between 25 and 30 feet (7.62 and 9.14 meters) behind home plate.\n\nHome plate is made of rubber. It is a five-sided figure, a combination of a rectangle and triangle, 17 in (43 cm) wide. The sides are 8.5 in (22 cm) long. The triangle fits into the right angle formed by the baselines.\n\nHome plate is one corner of a diamond with bases at each corner. The bases other than home plate are 15 in (38 cm) square, of canvas or a similar material, and not more than 5 in (13 cm) thick. The bases are usually securely fastened in position. The bases are numbered counter clockwise as first base, second base, and third base. Outside first base (that is, in foul territory) and adjacent and connected to it is a contrast-coloured "double base" or "safety base". It is intended to prevent collisions between the first baseman and the runner. The runner runs for the foul portion of the double base after hitting the ball while the fielding team tries to throw the ball to the regular first base before the runner reaches the safety base. However, not all softball diamonds have these safety bases and they are much more common in women's softball than in men's. The double base is required in ISF championships.\n\nThe infield consists of the diamond and the adjacent space in which the infielders (see below) normally play. The outfield is the remaining space between the baselines and between the outfield fence and the infield. The infield is usually "skinned" (dirt), while the outfield has grass in regulation competitions.\n\nNear the centre of the diamond is the pitching plate. In fast pitch, a skinned circle 8 feet (2.44 meters) in diameter known as the pitching circle is around the pitching plate.\n\nA field is officially supposed to have a warning track between 15 and 12 feet (5 and 4 meters) from the outfield fence. However, if the game is being played on a field larger than required, no warning track is required before the temporary outfield fencing.\n\nLocated in foul territory outside both baselines are two Coach's Boxes. Each box is behind a line 15 feet (5 meters) long located 12 feet (3 meters) from each baseline.\n\n\n[edit] Official baseline dimensions\nFast Pitch Baselines Slow Pitch Baselines \n60 ft (18.29 m) 60 ft or 65 ft (19.81 m) \n\n\n[edit] Fast pitch pitching dimensions\nAdult Under 18 Under 15 \nFemale Male Female Male Female Male \n43 ft (13.11 m) 46 ft (14.02 m) 40 ft (12.19 m)or 35 ft 46 ft (14.02 m) 40 ft (12.19 m)or 35 ft 46 ft (14.02 m) \n\n\n[edit] Slow pitch pitching distances\nAdult Under 18 Under 15 \nFemale Male Coed Female Male Female Male \n46 ft (14.02 m) 50 ft (15.24 m) 50 ft (15.24 m) 46 ft (14.02 m) 46 ft (14.02 m) 46 ft (14.02 m) 46 ft (14.02 m \n\n\nall same
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move up a little in the box and hope you can hit when it STARTS to break..it is just timing it would be better if you can learn to switch hit then that way you can see the ball break toward and you can hit it better...try to go with the pitch ..don't pull it
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in order for them to be out, they have to make contact with the ball.  it would just be a strike or a ball (depending on where the pitch is thrown)
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Sorry for the long answer but these are the entire rules according to the official MCC laws of cricket.  They are quite detailed.\n\n\nLBW\nLaw 36 (Leg before wicket)\n\n1. Out LBW\nThe striker is out LBW in the circumstances set out below.\n(a)The bowler delivers a ball, not being a No ball\n\nand (b) the ball, if it is not intercepted full pitch, pitches in line between wicket and wicket or on the off side of the striker's wicket\n\nand (c) the ball not having previously touched his bat, the striker intercepts the ball, either full pitch or after pitching, with any part of his person\n\nand (d) the point of impact, even if above the level of the bails\neither (i) is between wicket and wicket\nor (ii) is either between wicket and wicket or outside the line of the off stump, if the striker has made no genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat\n\nand (e) but for the interception, the ball would have hit the wicket.\n\n2. Interception of the ball\n(a) In assessing points (c), (d) and (e) in 1 above, only the first interception is to be considered.\n\n(b) In assessing point (e) in 1 above, it is to be assumed that the path of the ball before interception would have continued after interception, irrespective of whether the ball might have pitched subsequently or not.\n\n3. Off side of wicket\nThe off side of the striker's wicket shall be determined by the striker's stance at the moment the ball comes into play for that delivery.\n\n\nNO BALL\nLaw 24 (No ball)\n1. Mode of delivery\n(a) The umpire shall ascertain whether the bowler intends to bowl right handed or left handed, over or round the wicket, and shall so inform the striker.\nIt is unfair if the bowler fails to notify the umpire of a change in his mode of delivery. In this case the umpire shall call and signal No ball.\n\n(b) Underarm bowling shall not be permitted except by special agreement before the match.\n\n2. Fair delivery - the arm\nFor a delivery to be fair in respect of the arm the ball must not be thrown. See 3 below.\nAlthough it is the primary responsibility of the striker's end umpire to ensure the fairness of a delivery in this respect, there is nothing in this Law to debar the bowler's end umpire from calling and signalling No ball if he considers that the ball has been thrown.\n(a) If, in the opinion of either umpire, the ball has been thrown, he shall\n(i) call and signal No ball.\n(ii) caution the bowler, when the ball is dead. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.\n(iii) inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket, the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.\n\n(b) If either umpire considers that after such caution a further delivery by the same bowler in that innings is thrown, the umpire concerned shall repeat the procedure set out in (a) above, indicating to the bowler that this is a final warning. This warning shall also apply throughout the innings.\n\n(c) If either umpire considers that a further delivery by the same bowler in that innings is thrown,\n(i) the umpire concerned shall call and signal No ball. When the ball is dead he shall inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.\n(ii) the umpire at the bowler's end shall direct the captain of the fielding side to take the bowler off forthwith. The over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over nor be allowed to bowl the next over. \nThe bowler thus taken off shall not bowl again in that innings.\n(iii) the umpires together shall report the occurrence as soon as possible to the Executive of the fielding side and any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and bowler concerned.\n\n3. Definition of fair delivery - the arm\nA ball is fairly delivered in respect of the arm if, o
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You said the ball was not yet foul, so it would still be in play after bouncing off the 3rd baseman.\n\nI hope you aren't asking this in the middle of a game....lol
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If you mean USSSA do a search, they publish their rules online. They are not very comprehensive though.\n\nIf you mean ASA, or USA softball, those must be purchased from an ASA commisioner. Go to the ASA website (search ASA Softball) for more info. \n\nYou can also check in some sporting goods stores, I have seen the previous years books in some.
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http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/2006/2006_softball_rules.pdf
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The ball just has to break the plane of the end zone and the ball must be on the inside of the pylon when doing so.  The players entire body can be out of bounds so long as the ball basses through in bounds.  If a ball is caught by a player in mid air and he is pushed out of bounds while still in the air it is ruled an automatic completion because he wasnt givin a chance to put feet in bounds.  This rule applys to touchdowns as well as regular completions.
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Wierd rule, but as someone who scores games, I understand it.\n\nThe catcher gets credit for a putout on a strikeout. If the catcher doesn't actually catch the ball, there can't really be a putout. The catcher than has to throw the batter out at first base and the person covering first gets the putout. The catcher gets an assist.
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Ummmm.....No.  If two runners are on the same base simultaneously, and either is tagged, the trailing runner will be called out.
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No the out cannot be called at this point. The appeal for not retagging has to be made before a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
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Yes, according to official major league rules, the ball is live and the batter can attempt to advance to first. Interestingly enough, Japanese rules do not allow this.
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They are not required to run to the base, they can try to beat it out.  If the catcher drops the ball or it goes wild on strike three then the player can advance to first.  It is to penalize the catcher and pitcher for not having made the play on the ball (basically if you can't keep control of a slider, breaking ball, or curve ball and it goes wild, the player who also missed the ball with the bat should get a chance at first)
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If it hits the pither on the foot it is like hitting no one since there is no pither on the team BUT if it hits the pitcher on the foot the following rule from mlb rule book applies.  Key is if there is stilll a possible play by another infielder (in the umpire's judgement)\n\n If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches the runner after having been deflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out for being touched by a batted ball. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the fielder, and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball. \n\nHope this helps
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they do its called drop third strike. its just that in the mlb the catchers are smart enough to tag the batter after the thrid strike just in case