In fact sometimes it is quicker than picking it up and throwing it! We had a coach that would actually teach it as an option from 2b to 1bIn high school softball can a defensive player kick the softball to another defensive player intentionally to get an out?
Is there a rule book (NFHS) section that refers to this not being a violation?
No, the rule book does not cover things that are NOT against the rules.Is there a rule book (NFHS) section that refers to this not being a violation?
If your 12 y/o is good enough to kick a softball straight to first base to get the out hats off to her. There are grown adults that can't even do that with a full size soccer ball.
As a runner I'd go shake herhandfoot on my way to the dugout.
No, the rule book does not cover things that are NOT against the rules.
If it was illegal for a defensive player to kick the ball, there would be a rule saying so. There isn't