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You can only leave the base in softball once the pitcher has released the ball for the pitch. If you leave sooner and an umpire sees you, you will be called out. You can also leave the base once you have returned if the ball because live again after becoming dead (i.e. the pitcher makes a motion to throw someone out at a base.
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In softball if at any time a base runner leaves the base can they be tagged out?
yes they can I play High school softball and you can get but if you leave the base before the pitcher releases the ball you are out
What happens in softball when a fly ball is hit and the base runner is not on a base?
Baserunner is out. Can't leave base til ball is hit.
What is an illegal pitch in softball?
It is called a "balk."Most basically, a pitcher is restricted to a certain set of motions and one of two basic pitching positions before and during a pitch; if these are violated, a balk is called.With a runner on base and the pitcher on or astride (with one leg on each side of) the rubber, it is a balk when the pitcher:switches his pitching position from the windup to the set (or vice versa) without properly disengaging the rubber;while on the rubber, makes a motion associated with his pitch and does not complete the delivery;when going from the stretch to the set position, fails to make a complete stop with his hands together before beginning to pitch;throws from the rubber to a base without stepping toward (gaining distance in the direction of) that base;throws or feints a throw from the rubber to an unoccupied base, unless a play is imminent;steps or feints from the rubber to first base without completing the throw;pitches a quick return, that is, delivers with the intent to catch the batter off-guard or defenseless;pitches or mimics a part of his pitching motion while not in contact with the rubber;drops the ball while on the rubber, even if by accident, if the ball does not subsequently cross a foul line;while intentionally walking a batter, or at any other time, releases a pitch while the catcher is out of his box with one or both feet; this is rarely called, though, especially on an intentional walk;unnecessarily delays the game;pitches while facing away from the batter;after bringing his hands together on the rubber, separates them except in making a pitch or a throw;stands on or astride the rubber without the ball, or mimics a pitch without the ball; orthrows to first when the first baseman, because of his distance from the base, is unable to make a play on the runner there.It should be noted that the pitcher's acts of spitting on the ball, defacing or altering the ball, rubbing the ball on the clothing or body, or applying a foreign substance to the ball, are not balks. If done intentionally, these actions result in immediate ejection for the pitcher, the result of a rule change made prior to the 2008 season.
Can you steal on a strike in softball?
You certainly may. A base-runner may leave the bag as soon as the pitcher releases the ball.
How long is a softball base?
the softball base is 60 ft then it goes to 90 ft when you get older.
What is the size of a base in softball?
15 inches square
What is the distance from base to base in softball?
60 feet
