AboutDr. Mark R. Ambrose Expertise I can answer all questions about book rules and "case book" rules governing the playing of ASA softball. Have a REAL situation that happened and are not sure the proper rule was applied, ask me.
Experience I am a registered ASA umpire, a MASA "At-Large" umpire since 1996 and a retired District Umpire-In-Chief. I have very extensive experience in MASA State Championship and ASA national qualifying tournament play both as an umpire and an Umpire-In-Chief. I completed 3 ASA National Schools including the ASA national advanced umpire school in Ok City("Bernie" for those who know him was the lead clinician, I survived the week and couldn't let my kids watch the game tapes when I got home. No, I love you Bernie). I was one of 4 "Yankee" umpires selected to umpire the Men's D National East Championship in 2002 in Winter Haven FL
Organizations Amateur Softball Association (The authority in softball)
Question I know you must have one foot on the rubber before delivery. My question is can
your body be in front of the rubber or does it have to be behind the rubber? Our
pitcher stands still without any kind of wind-up and he always stands with his
left foot on the rubber and his right foot and body in front of the rubber(right
handed pitcher). Is this legal or not? Thanks for your time!!
Answer hi shane,
as long as he has 1 foot in contact w/ the pp and complies w/6-1-c C. The pitcher must come to a full and complete stop with the ball in front of the body. The front of the body must face the batter. This position must be maintained at least one second before starting the delivery. He can stand where he wants. Sounds legal to me by your description
