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by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Softball Tournaments
Topic: 1-Pitch Tournament Rules and Regulations
Replies: 2
Views: 6207

1-Pitch Tournament Rules and Regulations

Tournament play will abide by ASA and SBA league rules with the following exceptions... The eddie walk rule will not be observed. A 2nd foul ball courtesy for eddies will not be observed. Managers are required to bat all able-bodied roster members in all games without exception. Managers are require...
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Men's & Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects
Replies: 4
Views: 15099

Re: Men's / Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects

The sub rules are complicated. They are also a necessary evil. Without rules and regulations governing what short-handed teams can and can't do with their rosters, unscrupulous managers would consistently gain unfair advantages over full roster teams. Here's a recent question and answer as it relate...
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Men's & Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects
Replies: 4
Views: 15099

Re: Men's / Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects

A printable copy of the sub scenarios is located here...
http://www.cuttingedgesports.net/misc/sub.scenarios.pdf
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Softball America
Topic: Men's & Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects
Replies: 4
Views: 15099

Men's & Coed League Sub Scenarios / Effects

Edited 04/15/14 to reflect the amended sub-use rule. If only 1 sub is used in the men's league and that sub is not a POTY candidate, a sub-use batting out need not be taken. If only 1 non-eddie sub is used in the coed leagues, a sub-use batting out need not be taken. Below are a number of different ...
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Administrative
Topic: Slow Pitch Strike Zone
Replies: 9
Views: 34002

Slow Pitch Strike Zone

It seems what constitutes the slow-pitch strike zone needs to be revisited every so often for both league members AND umpires. As well, I want to offer the following reminder. Arguing balls and strikes can be grounds for an immediate ejection. Below is a visual depiction of the moving strike zone in...
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Important Announcements
Topic: 3 and 1-Up HR Rule Explained
Replies: 0
Views: 2551

3 and 1-Up HR Rule Explained

Currently, the only ball fields with a HR limit are the School Road Park ball field in Hatfield and the Stover Park ball field in Telford. Each team can hit 3 HRs without penalty. Once a team reaches the 3 HR limit, they must wait until the other team reaches 3 HRs until they can hit another HR. If ...
by sixofdiamonds
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Important Announcements
Topic: Pushing an Umpire
Replies: 0
Views: 2115

Pushing an Umpire

Just a point of information in the event someone has the mind (or no mind) to place his/her hands on an umpire. This response is from our ASA District Commissioner, Jeff Sell. The ASA has a tough stance on pushing an umpire. It normally comes to a hearing before the District Commissioner and I have ...