Q. Does the batter-runner have to
turn right after over-running first base?
A. No.
Q. If the batter breaks his wrists
when swinging, is it a strike?
A. No. The bat must cross past the
plate before it is a swinging strike.
Q. If a batted ball hits the plate
first, is it a foul ball?
A. No.
Q. Is the ball dead on a foul-tip?
A. No.
Q. Can the batter be forced to not
switch batter's boxes after two strikes?
A. No.
Q. If the batter does not pull the
bat out of the strike zone while in the bunting position, is it
an automatic strike?
A. No. As long as the batter does
not attempt to swing at or attempt to hit the ball, it is not a strike.
Q. Is the batter out if a bunted
ball hits the ground and bounces back up and hits the bat while
the batter is holding the bat?
A. No. Only if the ball hits any
part of the body while the batter is out of the batters box is
the batter out.
Q. Is the batter out if the
batter's foot touches the plate?
A. No. Only if the foot is
completely out of the batters box at the time of the pitch.
Q. Does the tie go to the runner?
A. No. There are no ties. Only Out
or Safe calls.
Q. Where can I get a copy of the ASA
Official Rules of Softball?
A. ASA Rule Books are only distributed at the local level by the ASA
Commissioner or their staff.
