scoring fastpitch vs baseball is the base paths are so much shorter. There are plays, such as a high chop, that even if made flawlessly, the batter is going to be safe.
I say why judge them more strict then they do in college.
10u tb fly ball to right center. Cf runs about 60ft to the ball. Over runs by a step and she misses the ball. It never touches the glove. Is this an error or base hit. Next scenario. Batter hits a weak fly ball towards 3rd baseman ball gets about 10ft high and hits the ground in front of charging 3rd baseman. Fielder tries to field on short hop. She doesn't field the ball cleanly doesn't attempt throw batter is safe at 1st. Error or basehit.
Next scenario. Fly ball to cf. Cf backs off and let's it hit the ground. Error or hit. Next scenario hard linedrive to SS hits off glove goes to OF.
Next. Groundball to pitcher. Pitcher chases runner back to 3rd. Batter safe at 1st. Error,fc, or hit
I replied...."that was not a hit, it was an error", and she responded...."the outfielder never touched the ball, so it was a hit".....now I know how some kids bat over .500! LOL
Obviously you haven't seen my DD run.