- May 17, 2012
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12U Rec Softball - ASA Rules
I have a question about how far forward a third baseman can play on bunt coverage. I have an assistant coach who swears that they can't pass the pitchers mound when playing bunt defense. I tried looking up the rule (ASA rulebook) but couldn't find it spelled out anywhere, only that the fielders must be in fair territory before the pitch.
My team tends to bunt a lot and the other teams like to play their third basemen extremely close (in front of the pitchers mound).
From a strategic standpoint I don't really care, but from a safety issue I don't like it. The girls do not wear masks and I do not want to see anyone get hurt.
I only have a few girls that are coordinated to pull the bunt back and smoke it, but I tell them not to do it as this is Rec and I am not looking to get anyone hurt.
If there is such a rule I could approach the commissioner with my concerns and cite the rule. I have mentioned this to the other coaches but they don't seem to have an issue with it. I don't think they understand my girls can pull the bunt back and hit/slap it.
Thanks,
Brad
I have a question about how far forward a third baseman can play on bunt coverage. I have an assistant coach who swears that they can't pass the pitchers mound when playing bunt defense. I tried looking up the rule (ASA rulebook) but couldn't find it spelled out anywhere, only that the fielders must be in fair territory before the pitch.
My team tends to bunt a lot and the other teams like to play their third basemen extremely close (in front of the pitchers mound).
From a strategic standpoint I don't really care, but from a safety issue I don't like it. The girls do not wear masks and I do not want to see anyone get hurt.
I only have a few girls that are coordinated to pull the bunt back and smoke it, but I tell them not to do it as this is Rec and I am not looking to get anyone hurt.
If there is such a rule I could approach the commissioner with my concerns and cite the rule. I have mentioned this to the other coaches but they don't seem to have an issue with it. I don't think they understand my girls can pull the bunt back and hit/slap it.
Thanks,
Brad