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No player including the catcher is allowed to block the base unless he has the ball. It would be defensive interference and the runner would be safe. The rule is generally not enforced if the ball and the runner arrive at the same time.
The reason home plate is somewhat different than second or third is because a runner does not need to remain on home plate where at second and third, overrunning the bag could allow the runner to be tagged out.
A catcher can only block home plate if they have possession of the ball. This is true for any base. However, if the defensive player does not have possession of the ball and they block the plate, the runner is granted the base due to obstruction.
Yes, catchers can block the plate if there's a definite play at the plate.
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What is a wild pitch in fast pitch softball?
Any pitch from the pitcher that can not be caught by the catcher with reasonable effort.
Is it fair to ask a high school softball pitcher to pitch during tryouts without a catcher?
Short answer: NO
How far is it from pitcher to catcher in 12 and under softball?
40 feet for 11 and 12, 9 and 10 pitch 35 feet
Which softball player is in foul territory?
The catcher is usually in foul territory when the pitch is thrown; although, legally, any player but the pitcher COULD be there.
How do slow pitch softball playoffs work?
This happens at the biginning of a game, and the pitcher must slowly pitch towrds the catcher, giving the visiting team an extra run/point if it is right.
What are RBI s in girls fast-pitch softball?
when theres a base runner on a base.. the batter hits the softball and trys to get to a base while the base runner at 3rd or 2nd run home and get a point
What is the difference between a baseball pitch and softball pitch?
Baseball is a over-handed pitch. Softball is a under-handed pitch
What is strike in softball?
Jeez, first of all, you need to catch up on reading that rules book of yours! A strike is a pitch thrown by the pitcher and hits the catcher's glove so that the catcher doesn't have to move her/his glove at all. Or if the pitch is in the "strike zone", the umpire may also call it a strike.
Draw and label a typical softball pitch?
Draw a softball pitch and label the following features.
Why does baseball have an over throw pitch and softball have an under throw pitch?
Because a softball is heavier then a baseball.
What is the meaning of underarm throw in softball?
An underarm throw in softball is basically a pitch. If you watch a fast pitch softball team, you will see that the pitcher pitches underhand.
Why is slow pitch softball preferred over fast pitch softball?
The ball goes slower and there is more offense in the game.
