Defensive player kicking the ball for an out
May 21, 2026 - Had this happen in our recreational league game today. The batter hits ball to the out field the throw comes in and is loose in the infield near the ... More

8.4(10) - When Runners are Entitled to Advance
May 13, 2026 - He goes to 3B. 'Heading back' is irrelevant. Two bases from last legally touched base. More

Slide or get out of the way
May 15, 2026 - B.J., I would really never say that a runner has to slide only because of the legal issues that statement potentially carries with it. If a runner ... More

You make the call
April 17, 2026 - You make the callAt the Southwest last weekend there was confusion on the unreported sub rule and penalty.Situation …. In the third inning we ... More

Thank you
April 1, 2026 - Its April first, and for the first time in 17 years I find I am unable to come up with an April first joke for you all to enjoy. I am disappointed. ... More

Run scores?
Feb. 27, 2026 - There are R1 and R2 on base with one out. Batter hits a fly ball. R2 tags up legally. R1 leaves base before ball is legally caught. R1 realizes that ... More

Runner missing scoring plate
Feb. 18, 2026 - hitrun.. this would an appeal play.. once the 2nd runner touched the scoring plate the 1st runner can no longer legally go back and touch it .. also ... More

Same Bat Test : New vs. Legal Broke In vs Shaved
Feb. 11, 2026 - Woodlawn Hitting Club tested the same bat New in Wrapper, vs Legally Broken in vs Shaved. 2 Hitters, a 60s power hitter and a 70s place hitter. ... More

Fair or foul
Jan. 18, 2026 - Rick35 ... Here's the rule that makes this a very easy and 100% clear concept ... It's surprising so many people misunderstand and get it wrong ... ... More

Bat warmers
Jan. 1, 2026 - Illegal More

Dragging pivot foot
Nov. 3, 2025 - Rule 6.6E talks about a legal delivery if the pivot foot remains in the pitchers box during release of the pitch. Can this pivot foot drag while in ... More

What’s the Correct Call?
Oct. 26, 2025 - 1.48 • OBSTRUCTION Obstruction is the act of: B. A fielder who is not in possession of the ball nor in the act of fielding a batted ball who ... More

Illegal Pitch Rule
Oct. 20, 2025 - I know this isn't the SSUSA rule but just curious about how everyone feels about the associations where they don't call illegal pitch until after it ... More

Compression testing
Sept. 30, 2025 - Bats must test at 140 or higher. Anything below 140 fails and can't be used in SSUSA tournaments. In Vegas if a bat failed the test an SSUSA rep ... More

Rule Question
Aug. 29, 2025 - SSUSA defaults to the USA Softball rule book for rules not spelled out in our book. On page 138, in the rules supplement portion of the USA book, it ... More

Pump Fake
Aug. 19, 2025 - marcster- Appeals / protests need to occur before the next legal or illegal pitch. Once the batter walked (or was walked) the defensive team can't ... More

Illegal batter
July 19, 2025 - So once again, rule book gets thrown out. Bases loaded 2 outs, illegal batter hits Home runs. Player is protested and ejected for being an illegal ... More

FOUL TIP
June 29, 2025 - ocwill.. I don't think the new 2025 rule book has been released yet?? but below is from the 2025 rules summary and at bottom is the 2023-24 rule ... More

Back foot out rule
June 16, 2025 - Aloha Don,This is what was revised at our meeting on the foot rule:§1.29 • BATTERS BOX AND §7.3 • BATTING POSITION – The language from the ... More

Need help on a ruling for when a bases loaded walk occurs
April 17, 2025 - frontrowfanatic ... This inquiry sounds a LOT like an incident that may have occurred as recently as last night in Texas ... One of our Texas ... More

The VHU
April 1, 2025 - After years of research and many failures, we have finally succeeded and are ready for tournament play. We have now perfected the ultimate softball ... More

Pitching
March 26, 2025 - Bruce M, thanks for the reply and information. I actually twist/pivot on my right foot, prior to the release of the ball. The umpire in Manteca last ... More

A wild suggestion for the 12 ft pitching height
Feb. 19, 2025 - nickname36, thanks for your opinion. I disagree. 12' pitching height is a rule. Many umpires do not enforce the pitching height rule, and some ... More

Baden Softballs
Feb. 18, 2025 - Being a Director up in NorCal and having used and hit the Onyx PROM and the Energy+ the ball was decertified as more than 1% were not passing ... More

legal players
Feb. 8, 2025 - Can a 50 Major plus player play on a 40 Major team More

e-mail update on bat testing
Feb. 17, 2025 - The email you're asking about is below. I suggest that you check your account settings to see if you've opted in, or out for notifications. Bat ... More

Bat testing correction
Feb. 1, 2025 - Gary, I completely agree with your previous statement. I want to personally commend Terry and his staff for coming up with the most logical solution ... More

Good job SSUSA on bat policy
Jan. 31, 2025 - I just saw the news letter; thank you for the change in testing policy. I for one, have traded bats or bought bats from other players and was scared ... More

Bat Testing Modification
Jan. 31, 2025 - SSUSA, I just read your email with your adjustments to the bat testing rule and I pasted a key excerpt below. I wanted to share my appreciation for ... More

Batting Box Rules; Front Foot
Jan. 31, 2025 - Section 1.29: The batter will be called out if he hits the ball when the back foot is completely further forward than the line defining the front ... More

Foul tip - catch or not
Jan. 25, 2025 - A foul tip went directly back to the catcher and was lodged between the catcher's legs. The catcher then reached down and picked up the ball without ... More

TOC Qualification
Jan. 25, 2025 - To add a little color to this conversation, not only did the Markem Canadians not qualify as a 60AA team for the TOC, but they have a 59 year old ... More

bat testers.
Jan. 23, 2025 - Curty,Why would a "team" do the testing. It would 100% fall on SSUSA to pay someone to do their testing. First off you can't expect a team to get ... More

Bat Testing
Jan. 25, 2025 - After spending a lot of time reading about this subject I'm now convinced that measuring compression of a bat is pretty lame way to rule out ... More

Question for SSUSA Staff
Jan. 22, 2025 - I have a question regarding bat warmers for the staff. This topic has been over discussed by the players so no need for any one but staff respond. ... More

Approved Bats
May 5, 2025 - Hopefully this is clear. If the bat doesn't have an SSUSA stamp on it, it generally not legal to use in play. For those who are new to playing ... More

TOC Florida WX
Jan. 20, 2025 - Those are the highs. Low 40’s at 8 a.m. Bat warmers illegal is just dumb. More

OK Boys, WHAT WOULD YOU DO
Jan. 15, 2025 - "EXACTLY"OLLIE... Did a survey of 25 random posters on this site and came up with 22 poster were ANONYMOUS does thatqualify them as a mystery posters ... More

Rolled bats
Jan. 12, 2025 - I understand that rolled bats are considered illegal. You can achieve the same thing by carefully hitting of a tee a few hundred times or using a ... More

Compression Test
Jan. 12, 2025 - Good luck with that. Testers are expensive and Aside from mine I didn't see a tester at a tourney the entire year except Vegas.. It should be ... More

Looking For An Answer to Why 44/375
Jan. 11, 2025 - I've been playing for almost 50 years now, the last 10 years in a "senior" league in PA where we followed USA Softball rules with the 52/300 ball. ... More

Bat Idea
Jan. 10, 2025 - If a senior player has to alter or use an illegal bat in senior play, he has much bigger issues on life he most likely is dealing with. We already ... More

Paint chips on bats
Jan. 5, 2025 - In the past umpires have let us use bats with paint chips missing. Those bats are NOT ALTERED. Just the result of hitting the ball. BUT, It all ... More

Illegal Equipment Suspension
Jan. 1, 2025 - A friend of mine will always be a friend, even if he's caught with illegal equipment and suspended. The only thing that will change is we won't be ... More

Bat Holder
Dec. 31, 2024 - I have a back pack with niapreen bat holders. Would this be illegal? More

Illegal Bats
Dec. 30, 2024 - So this was posted in the Winter Edition of the 2024 Newletter: There were two 10-year suspensions from bats found to be shaved through the random ... More

High price of softball bats
Dec. 27, 2024 - Remember, Bat Warmers are not illegal to use. You can get a Soda Pop bat from $229 - $299. Suncoast has good bats also $240. De Marini has good bat ... More

Definition Please
Dec. 14, 2024 - Dave,While I appreciate your recommendation that I read better the issue with my statement was the word "is" instead of "isnt". When inserted ... More

Bat Warmers
Dec. 6, 2024 - It came to my attention that the RULES Committee voted 9-1 yesterday to make Bat Warmers illegal. I see a HUGE issue. I use a bat warmer and have for ... More

You make the call
Nov. 30, 2024 - the out isn't recorded on the batter who batted out of order it goes to the batter that should have legally batted.. the result is 1 out all runners ... More

New batter box rule
Nov. 10, 2024 - Randall the new wording says.. The batter "MUST" take an initial position with his back foot behind a line defining the front edge of home plate ... More

Border States rule
Sept. 14, 2024 - titanhd ... This appears to be a situation involving an "illegal" player ... Under the other association's presumed rule, he did not meet the ... More

Thank You Terry Hennessey for the Bat Testing Article
Sept. 5, 2024 - The only to rule out if the bat has been altered is to send it in for further inspection. Not much of a deterrent for those that have a shaved bat ... More

Walked batter not touching 1st base
Sept. 24, 2024 - A different spin on the question: Batter will need a courtesy runner if he reaches base. Batter walks on four pitches, as he is walking to first, the ... More

Batted ball that is "kicked" intentionally
Aug. 27, 2024 - Had a situation today when a batted ball was hit towards the 3rd baseman and he stuck his foot out to stop the ball and try to make a play. I was ... More

ONYX BALLS
Aug. 27, 2024 - I bought a Dozen of the Onyx and a dozen of the Mortar balls to do a heads up comparison during games. We play in a league where the home team ... More

Rocky Mountain Shootout - Rule Clarification
Aug. 19, 2024 - At the RM Shootout there was some confusion about home plate and where a batter could start in the batter's box. Based on the National Rules ... More

failed bats
Aug. 13, 2024 - "EXACTLY"Keep the bat rules the same for all ages of senior softball. Im sure the heck am not buying a new bat depending on what age group I'm ... More

Catcher verbal obstruction
Aug. 8, 2024 - Something like this was on this Message Board a couple of years ago, and here is an "on point" post from that thread I thought was pretty good ... ... More

Batter out of the box
Aug. 1, 2024 - Would just like to get a little clarification on the Batters foot being completely out of the box on contact. Is this considered a Dead Ball ... More

SSUSA Rulebook
July 19, 2024 - In this case I am refering to section 3.8 And while I am aware that SSUSA is not governing the ISA World Championships, one would think that since ... More

Rule covering runner touching base
July 19, 2024 - 5.7 SCORING OF RUNSA. One run shall be scored each time a runner crosses the scoring line or touches the scoring plate, after touching all bases in ... More

ILLEGAL PITCH
July 19, 2024 - I'm up early to time-zone adjust for tomorrow's dreaded 5:50 AM first-flight-of-the-day start to head East for the Eastern National's next week in ... More

Coaches who are jerks?
June 27, 2024 - Scott and STL0 ... Player/Manager disputes over "releases" are as old as the game ... SSUSA does not rule a specific resolution because there is a ... More

Underhanded pitch
June 19, 2024 - I was looking for definition of what is underhanded. It seems it’s up to the umpire. If an umpire calls it illegal because it’s too side-arm ... More

Does the run count
June 17, 2024 - Situation. Runners on 1st and 3rd, 1 out. Fly ball hit into the outfield and was caught, runner on first does not tag up, just takes off. Runner ... More

2 INTERESTING CALLS/ACTIONS OF UMPIRES @ ROCK 'N' RENO CHALLENGE CUP
June 6, 2024 - The first thing would be logical if the pitcher was wasting time, batter in the box and runner at first. The second thing doesn't make since "The ... More

Numbers on Jerseys
May 29, 2024 - I was told at a recent tournament (by the umpire) that a player on my team was not legal because he had a 3-digit number (824) on the back of his ... More

Back Foot in Front of Mat - Final Clarification
May 25, 2024 - OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE 2023 NATIOAL RULES COMMITTEE SESSIONS - Our intent, as a committee, was exactly as stated in those minutes and by reference ... More

Back Foot in Front of the Mat
May 22, 2024 - From a previous thread - Left hander in the box...March 23DaveDowellThe purpose of the rule change was three-fold, and we can describe it in about 75 ... More

Answers about Bat Testing
May 16, 2024 - Donna,I appreciate you directing me to the NEWS about this but that actually answered very few questions. It gave simplistic answers to my questions ... More

Bat standards
May 7, 2024 - A bat that does not pass Compession test does not mean you're "swinging dirty" and or that the bat is altered. I grant the fact that Shaving is an ... More

New Bat testing standard
May 2, 2024 - So by now we are all starting to get the email from SSUSA stating the new bat standards. Which is going to lead to a bunch of questions. First, what ... More

Bat ckecks at tournaments
May 2, 2024 - Just read the rules and consequences regarding an illegal bat. The thing that jumped out to me is NEVER buy a used bat from anyone. You will have ... More

Interpretation of the new bat rule
April 3, 2024 - So the original Ultra II, the Combat Original DaBomb, and I think the Worth Launch are no longer legal because they bare no senior stamps? More

Batter Box Rule
March 30, 2024 - One of the keys to the discussions about old or new batter box rules is the plate umpire. Since the majority of plate umps do not go in front of the ... More

Batting Box rule change Left handed player called out correctly, entirely within the box
March 24, 2024 - This is my 56th year playing softball. I have to agree with Montanapnc. I would be furious if I did the same thing and was called out for being ... More

Question
March 15, 2024 - A guy is telling me that the old Ultra 2 that has a 2000 stamp on it and says asa on it is made illegal in Senior Softball? I have not heard that can ... More

Player can play defense but cannot bat.
Feb. 12, 2024 - This question may have been asked before, but during a discussion with some managers it came up.12 man roster, 11 on the field but 1 player can play ... More

Batters Box Rule Change
Feb. 12, 2024 - E-V.. the way I read the rule is that the back foot cannot be COMPLETELY forward of the front edge of the strike mat/plate when "CONTACT" is being ... More

Courtesy runners
Feb. 4, 2024 - Courtesy runner from home still legal in 2024 for players over 65? More

Player releases
Feb. 3, 2024 - 9 ball ... No player is permitted to be on two rosters at the same time in the same age group ... So NO, the player would be "illegal" on team "B" ... More

change
Jan. 27, 2024 - Is it legal to change teams after the season has started? And do you have to be formally released by the current manager? thanks More

Shaved Bats
Jan. 8, 2024 - Technically Gary, if they have end caps that are removable then it would be easier to shave but then likewise also easier to check if shaved? Seems ... More

New rule on shaved bats
Dec. 20, 2023 - As a member of the Weakend Warriors team mentioned in Terry Henessey’s article, I looked up the “new” rule. To punish the whole team or the ... More

State residency
Dec. 14, 2023 - LEF #2 ... There are several criteria that may assist you in determining your "home" state as opposed to your "snowbird" state ... The partial list ... More

Batters Box & Batting Position
Dec. 9, 2023 - THANK YOU! (yes, that's a shout!) SSUSA, for addressing this in the recent rules committee on December 7, 2023. This demonstrates that you are ... More

What's the rile
Dec. 9, 2023 - it's an out on the final strike..1.29 • FOUL TIPA foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to ... More

Shaved Bat
Dec. 5, 2023 - One of my favorite isms is, “I am going to give you information” how you process it is entirely up to you. I expect there will be a lot of ... More

New bat rule clarification.
Dec. 3, 2023 - I understand that the new bats have to have SSUSA stamp or NTS, but my question is are bats manufactured before 2021 still legal if they have the bpf ... More

You make the call
Sept. 30, 2023 - Question for SPA umpires.Rule 6 Pitching Sec 4 The pitcher may use any wind-up desired providing specifics a-d. Situation The pitcher presents the ... More

Batter out of the box
Sept. 19, 2023 - As a person who has umpired, I would have called the person in that photo out. It is obvious that he is so far out with his back foot in front of the ... More

Illegal batter substitution
Sept. 8, 2023 - At what point should a manager call an illegal batter substitution if said batter had not been entered into the game? When is the batter considered ... More

What do 12 and 6 foot arcs really look like?
Sept. 8, 2023 - My rant on pitch arc. I have seen consistently in all senior sanctions. Pitcher throws pitch 8-10 inches over head height of an over 6' pitcher ... More

Definition of "moderate speed" of a pitch
Sept. 7, 2023 - Section 6.6, Legal Delivery, paragraph G. states: "The pitch shall be released at a moderate speed. The speed is left up to the judgment of the ... More

Are bats that Only have SSUSA APPROVED 1.21 BPF going to be Legal next year (2024)
Aug. 30, 2023 - Are the adidas bats that only have the wording SSUSA Approved 1.21 BPF Not the new logo going to be legal to use in 2024. example the Adidas Melee ... More

softball replacement
Aug. 13, 2023 - Can someone from USSSA please clarify. We played in a sanctioned tourney and had the manager from the opposing team replace the softball in use with ... More

Vietnam Platoon Leader Finds a Longer Stride helps him Develop More Rotational Hip Power
Jan. 15, 2025 - I cannot find a rule stating that the batter is out if the back foot is in front of the plate. I know that is a USSSA rule and emphasized by that ... More

Midwest championships
July 24, 2023 - Lots of controversy this year.Several players called out for being out of the box when there was no box to begin with.Bats being thrown out in the ... More

usssa bats
July 4, 2023 - bman - BAT POLICY is listed above. Believe as long as it has a BPF that is legible; basically any bats manufactured before 2021 must be stamped 1.21 ... More

Where is the timing play rule?
June 1, 2023 - larry s .. in your scenario the run would score because the appeal happened after the runner scored.. look at B25.7 • SCORING OF RUNSA. One run ... More

Bats
May 22, 2023 - 3.4(7) • PENALTY FOR USING AN ILLEGAL BATA. Any attempt to use an illegal bat in SSWC or SSUSA play will result in the batter being ejected from ... More

Potential interference
May 18, 2023 - Although I’d have to see this play to make a definitive call but if it’s as described in the first post I have interference on that runner. Dead ... More

Slap hit
April 17, 2023 - Hi, We had an umpire call an out on our player for slap hit. He said illegal even though she broke her wrist. I looked up and nothing states you ... More

Baden Senior Ball
April 6, 2023 - Is the Baden senior ball from epic sports legal to use in tournament play?1 More

Pitching Net
March 24, 2023 - Rangeview.. here is a pitching screen rule I wrote years ago when we held our October outside tournament here in The Villages.. feel free to use it ... More

Original Miken Ultra gamer series
March 22, 2023 - I new to the SSUSA world and only played in one tournament last year. I bought the miken ultra (grey) and now seeing that it's not legal to use, just ... More

Verbal Interference
March 20, 2023 - My favorite was a guy up his team losing by one with a couple on with two outs full count and when the ball is pitched someone from behind the Fence ... More

For Dave Dowell
Feb. 16, 2023 - LeeM ... The USA/ASA bats are NOT legal for SSUSA sanctioned play ... Their bat/ball combination for testing is inconsistent with the SSUSA ... More

legal catch
Feb. 7, 2023 - Fielder has ground ball trapped against his body with his bare hand and touches the base for a force out: Is this an out or does the player have t ... More

wig popper
March 20, 2023 - I bought the 28oz Wig. Found to have problems with 12” barrels so I also bought 12.5” barrel 28 oz Short Porch Dabomb. Still getting used to it ... More

Definition of Altered Softball
Jan. 14, 2023 - SSUSA Staff:Item 5 (from National Rules Meeting) refers to the penalty for using an "altered softball". Can you give us the definition of this? Can ... More

Roster olayers
Dec. 19, 2022 - Please clarify for me how many major players can be on a AAA Team. Also, part 1, can a roster have too many majors on a roster, but only bring the ... More

Moving from Volunteer Umpires to Paid Umpires in our recreational yet competitive Senior Softball League
Dec. 18, 2022 - ted, we used to have a 6 team league that I umpired games for here in the villages .. it was a 1 man system that only played once a week and the home ... More

Pinch Hitter
Nov. 22, 2022 - DJ - OK, so good question and I assume someone with specific SSUSA rules can state the actual rule for you but my contribution based on my experience ... More

seeding games
Nov. 22, 2022 - I must be missing something. To avoid sandbagging or blocking out another team, rosters are submitted prior to tournaments and then certified. If a ... More

ow to appeal a call
Nov. 1, 2022 - JB.. below are the types of appeals that can be made..If your appeal is on a runner, leaving the base to early on a caught fly ball. you would wait ... More

How would you call this one?
Oct. 22, 2022 - T2.. there is no need for B/R to re-rouch 1st base and there is no penalty for having 2 runners on the same bag as long as the defense doesn't tag ... More

You make the call:
Oct. 16, 2022 - I meant to add this to the end of my post.. D. The first batter in each inning shall be the batter whose name follows that of the last player who ... More

CHANGE IN POLICY FOR PLAYERS COMPETING IN TWO AGE GROUPS
Oct. 10, 2022 - LMR give an example of how it would benefit your team by age and ratings . I'm Michigan and I know of multiple players playing in mulitple age groups ... More

Huntsman
Sept. 30, 2022 - Two games on Monday and one game on Tues. for seeding each week. Tuesday afternoon is usually the free meal for SB players each week. Don't forget ... More

(65)
Sept. 20, 2022 - I just got playing with a 65s get to the park and they had our standings wrong they had us one and one Won both games the The umpire said i don’t ... More

Hows the new ball performing at worlds Dave?
Sept. 19, 2022 - @SKings24, the Short Porch ball you're referring to isn't legal in most sanctions. I'm referring to all 7 of the models that they offer- While ... More

Miken
Sept. 14, 2022 - That's a testing standard (old technical spec) ... What it means, as a practical matter, is that both bats are legal for SSUSA sanctioned play ... ... More

Batter interference
Sept. 9, 2022 - Interference is a judgment call. When it occurs at home plate, the batter's box is NOT a sanctuary for the batter-runner. As B.J. said, if the umpire ... More

Bats
Aug. 26, 2022 - Shaving a bat is illegal. What is the ruling on rolling a bat? Heard it just shortens break in time. True or not? More

Hitting
Aug. 22, 2022 - Unless the ball is coming straight down (it would be illegally high) you shouldn't be able to let the ball drop down to the waist level. If you mean ... More

Legal pitch
Aug. 5, 2022 - Is there any pitch other than 90 degree or straight up and down legal, such as about 18 inches off hip? Could I have searched for this answer on this ... More

What’s your call
July 31, 2022 - Answers:1) Yes, the runner had legally scored before the ball struck the individuals foot2) From my vantage point the individual that was struck was ... More

Safety
July 29, 2022 - QballThe batter box lines are part of the box. If a batter’s bat makes contact with the ball while one of their feet are completely out of the ... More

Player awarded a base
July 22, 2022 - scrub.. normally you would use the SSUSA rule I posted below .. in the SSUSA rule book they do not really give an explanation of this play and I ... More

Are we playing Soccer or Baseball
July 13, 2022 - Had a couple instances last night:First was a overthrown ball from outfield to infield, pitcher runs and is not going to be able to glove the ball, ... More

Foul Tip
July 13, 2022 - I haven't heard the term "uncatchable" before but I think I understand your intent. If ruled a "foul tip," the ball is dead immediately and if the ... More

Softballs
July 5, 2022 - • DirkPitt ... ASA/USA bats NOT marked with the SSUSA/NTS certification OR marked BPF = 1.21 or less are not legal for use in SSUSA Sanctioned ... More

Illegal tournament bat
June 24, 2022 - Just finished a tournament in Hemet. Trying to get feedback on why a bat that we use in league play (not considered a hot bat and not stamped 1.20 or ... More

Great call by a manager!!!
June 25, 2022 - If the manager "appealed" after the first pitch, the correct batter would assume the current count and replace the illegal batter. There is no out ... More

Fly ball catch
June 19, 2022 - yes.. read the note part at bottom of CATCH definition1.10 • CATCHA catch is a legally caught ball that occurs when the fielder catches a batted ... More

5th Run
June 14, 2022 - Apologies for not stating the specific rule (I am sure someone will add) but this one is pretty easy, BAD CALL by the umpire. There is NO forcing ... More

catch no catch
June 9, 2022 - SS on your 2nd scenario I would have an out.. I have seen OF's many times slide to catch a low fly ball and actually corral it in there mid section ... More

Verbal Obstruction or Interference
May 28, 2022 - Additional info to support BJ and Grumpy, umpires and others. Sometimes ASA rules become the guidelines when specific rules fall short. Below are ... More

Commitment line on a tag up.
May 19, 2022 - I would guess (and hope) that the commitment line issue would be nullified by the catch and need to return to 2B. I don't know why there would need ... More

You make the call
May 5, 2022 - I trust the tournament directors will correct me. I've done some research. Seems that Section 1.48 covers this: Obstruction: B. A fielder who is ... More

You make the call
April 28, 2022 - Always two bases on this play no matter the direction of the runner. Two from the last legally occupied base of the runner, tag or no tag. Unless ... More

Enough Said
April 28, 2022 - Is there any difference in any broken in senior bat vs another? Brand wise... I hit the ball hard and hit home runs occasionally at 65 but take ... More

What does "Except for a wrong batter at bat" mean ??
April 20, 2022 - Looking at the Official SSUSA RulebookSECTION 7 - Batting7.1 Batting OrderD. The first batter in each inning shall be the batter whose name follows ... More

Southwest softballs?
April 17, 2022 - Here's a "cut and paste" from the INFO SHEET/SCHEDULE SET each manager will receive when their team checks in:__________"Balls:Managers will receive ... More

Ball being used in Vegas
April 10, 2022 - NYGNYY ... There's a "cut and paste" from the INFO SHEET/SCHEDULE SET each manager will receive when their team checks in: __________"Balls: ... More

A pitched ball hits the strike mat
April 1, 2022 - DEAD BALL STRIKE ... Here's the rule ...§7.4 • STRIKE CALLED BY UMPIREA. For each legally pitched ball hitting the strike mat before touching the ... More

Batting out of order
March 31, 2022 - DD - i contend that you and others take too literal of an interpretation of the ITB rule as USA/ASA and other leagues have same requirement for the ... More

Balls in St George
March 21, 2022 - • IDK3B ... The reason tnacty's question remains unanswered is because there is no known answer, let alone one he would like ... But to respond to ... More

Am i wrong to think this way
Aug. 4, 2022 - Stick and lb16You propose a strong penalty but here are a few things you fail to realize.SSUSA has a zero chance of determining if a bat is shaved or ... More

Scorekeeping Question
March 6, 2022 - I know for a fact that in baseball and I believe it’s also the same in softball if a runner is on 3rd and the batter hits a fly ball deep enough to ... More

You make the call
Feb. 13, 2022 - Looking for answer using SPA rules.Runner on 3rd. Ground ball hit to third baseman. Third baseman chases runner past the commitment line and tags him ... More

Scoring Question
Jan. 31, 2022 - I will suggest that the Official Scorer should credit the batter with however many bases he had legally acquired at the moment the second runner ... More

roster/player re-rating question
Jan. 26, 2022 - BigPappi - as per your own admission you "didn't play on the field except to contribute a bit by running the bases" which in SSUSA speak means that ... More

Stepping out of the box to avoid being quick-pitched
Nov. 21, 2021 - T2, if you’re referring to my post once again your a bit mistaken. First, I was there, it was one of my teammates at bat and I watched the whole ... More

Same age, different divisions...
Nov. 13, 2021 - Somebody is making up a rule on you if they told you that is allowed ... IT'S NOT ... A player may not legally participate in SSUSA on two different ... More

Answer this.
Nov. 22, 2021 - Honestly hitting the middle has ALWAYS been "part of the game". I have been pitching for a LONG time and sadly have been hit too many times to ... More

Yet another you make the call
Oct. 25, 2021 - Two key points here: 1) Because the 11th spot in the lineup does not exist (was not on the official scorecard), the offense CANNOT put a substitute ... More

You make the call - please
Oct. 16, 2021 - dcpete.. in the past this issue has come up because MANY hitters do not take a FULL swing as it states they must do per the rule.. the problem is ... More

courtesy runner
Sept. 21, 2021 - SS33... "IF" the mgr. specifically told the umpire that he was putting in a CR for the runner on 2nd and the umpire acknowledged him I would allow ... More

Catch
Sept. 16, 2021 - no catch…1.10 • CATCHA catch is a legally caught ball that occurs when the fielder catches a batted or thrown ball with his hand(s) or glove and ... More

Can a player run for another one twice in one inning?
Aug. 30, 2021 - grayhitter.. I agree with your thinking but no where in the rules does it state that it can't be done.. it says a CR cannot run twice in the same ... More

Five year battle finally won
Aug. 26, 2021 - My wife and I have been in a 5+ year battle to get custody of two of our grandkids. We have been to trial three times only to have AZ Dept of Child ... More

WAYNE GILMORE make-up tournament
Aug. 26, 2021 - All,.Just a reminder that the Wayne Gilmore Memorial tournament (rained out in April) will be made up on Sep 10-12 in Westminster, MD. All games will ... More

Should a team get to compete?
Aug. 18, 2021 - I rarely post. I think it important I do now. I first want to say I enjoy many umpires and staff at SSUSA. To bump a team at Western an Eastern ... More

You make the call
Aug. 12, 2021 - this situation has come up a couple times among the Senior Softball-USA forums and still creates much debate. May i interject one more scenario:Team ... More

Illegal base runner.....
Aug. 8, 2021 - Here was another issue we had with the umpire in chief of SPA on a substitute runner - Batter hits a single and time was called for substitute ... More

player eligibility in 2 age groups.
Aug. 8, 2021 - Since SSUSA is not too prevalent in our area, we have to revert to the other organizations. I would assume that the rules are pretty much the same. A ... More

What's the Call?
Aug. 6, 2021 - OK, all you umpires out there. Runner from 3rd, past the commitment line, is tagged by defender with glove only. (ball in other hand) Umpire rules ... More

Courtesy runner established
July 11, 2021 - big controversial call in championship game today.....runner A walks and takes first base....Player B reports to umpire to run for Player A....Player ... More

CR runner
July 10, 2021 - Yes, he would be considered an illegal courtesy runner and should be called out immediately upon touching the bag… More

just wondering the rule
July 2, 2021 - at the beginning of the game teams exchanges balls when deciding who is home team with the ump at home with your initials of your team to identify ... More

Are open Ended Meat Head bats legal?
July 1, 2021 - I found 3 older Softball bats in an Estate Sale. One is a heavy Meat Head bat. It does not say ASA approved. Does this mean it’s illegal for me to ... More

rulling
June 19, 2021 - Last batter on second to begin an Extra inning.The three critical words, "the last batter", are not subject to even the slightest amount of ambiguity ... More

Pitching motion
June 9, 2021 - At a recent tournament the pitcher presented the ball above the waist and then spun the ball in a windmill and released the ball as it passed the ... More

Ruling
June 4, 2021 - T2... normally I would agree with you on substitutions but not with the specific wording of the tie breaker rule .. If you are correct then SSUSA ... More

How would you rule onthis one?
May 30, 2021 - BJ, you’re correct but despite the confusion from R3, he legally scored so he is no longer considered to be a live runner. Senior ball ruling could ... More

Tag out of the runner
May 28, 2021 - Runner is not out by definition of a legal touch. SSUSA 1.46 legal touch. Runner must be tagged by hand holding ball or glove holding ball, not ... More

Is batter out
May 26, 2021 - I'm confused on the end of your definition of a catch 1.10, I've only been umpiring senior softball a few months and I had a play today where I ... More

UTRIP -senior ?
May 15, 2021 - In tournament ball the bat must have a bpf of 1.21 or lower(unless on banned list). USSSA have a 1.20 bpf so they are legal but ASA doesn't have the ... More

coming to a complete stop
May 3, 2021 - 6.11(1) • PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL PITCHESAny infraction of §6.3 through §6.10 is an illegal pitch. A ball shall be called on the batter. Runners may ... More

Excessive Speed
April 20, 2021 - thanks bkb555, it is between 50-60 foot distance. How can it be deemed flat if the umpire thinks its between 6 to 12 feet which is a legal pitch.Im ... More

6 foot minimum pitch vs excessive speed
April 20, 2021 - We just had an unpleasant discussion at our game. There is one contention that at 60 ft, pitching distance, if the pitch is at the 6 foot minimum ... More

Changing the game forever
April 1, 2021 - Great Job WEBBIE. I still remember the trick you played on me at Papago many years ago hitting a illegal 16 foot pitch in the sun for a Home Run. ... More

Southwest Tournament
April 7, 2021 - FOFO ... They are NOT the turf fields (#3-4) and we are not using them because they have been closed by the Clark County Legal Department as ... More

Batters box
March 21, 2021 - If you are asking, in effect, if a "Ty Cobb at-bat" is legal (front foot in the air at and through bat/ball contact), the answer is "YES" so long as ... More

Prodigy/Proton
March 25, 2021 - those bats are not legal according to SSUSA's bat policy, just saying More

How to handle ejected player
March 8, 2021 - SSUSA rule-If a player is ejected, he / she can be replaced with a legal substitute. If there are no legal substitutes listed on the game card, an ... More

SSUSA and LVSSA
March 5, 2021 - I have no dawg in this fight and have played in multiple LVSSA and SSUSA events over the past 20+ years. Divorce is never pleasant, “who gets the ... More

LVSSA
March 5, 2021 - I have no dawg in this fight and have played in multiple LVSSA and SSUSA events over the past 20+ years. Divorce is never pleasant, “who gets the ... More

Is It Altered?
Feb. 25, 2021 - Altered equipment is discussed in Rulebook §3.4(4) ... __________§3.4(4) • ALTERED EQUIPMENTA bat or ball is considered altered when the physical ... More

When sliding is NOT an option
Feb. 21, 2021 - turning2.. you have a right to your opinion on INT or OBS but I do believe you are heavily biased toward the INT side from what I have read in past ... More

Pitchers attire
Feb. 6, 2021 - a glove is not allowed on the pitching hand6.9 • PITCHING RESTRICTIONSNeither the pitcher nor any other player shall, at any time during the game, ... More

Commit line abuse
Feb. 6, 2021 - I am looking for some input as to whether anyone else feels this way. I have watched another play become a problem with unintended consequences that ... More

Interference?
Feb. 6, 2021 - Dear Turning2,I'm fully aware of what is a legal slide and what isn't legal. Played a lot of middle infield myself and knew how to protect myself ... More

Interference or not
Feb. 2, 2021 - Sounds like who was covering 2B was waiting for a throw from F6 on the 3B side. Comes off more as illegal contact. Runner out for interference as ... More

Commitment line
Feb. 2, 2021 - Dave .. absolutely...and in doing so the runner then would be "legally continuing" his advancement to the plate.. :):) actually there is no need for ... More

Altered bat
Feb. 2, 2021 - Was told years ago that rolling the bat will illegally enlarge the sweet spot which makes it an "altered bat" . . . More

3rd Base Commitment line
Jan. 29, 2021 - rmp... how do you call a runner safe if he is not illegally tagged? can you cite the rule you are using? what if the catcher never caught the ball ... More

SAFE or OUT
Jan. 26, 2021 - To be honest, some rulesets will do it the way you did it, as a runner is officially considered to have obtained the base as long as they have passed ... More

TOC team needing player in January 2021?
Dec. 16, 2020 - I am a 65+AAA infielder wanting to play in TOC in January in Florida Polk County. If it is legal please contact me.....thx, Johnny More

Ball or strike
Dec. 22, 2020 - 6.1 • STRIKE ZONE MATA strike zone mat will be used. Legal pitches striking any portion of the mat willbe strikes.It appears it must strike the mat More

the catch rule??
Dec. 6, 2020 - I had this in a recent game, the batter hits a ground ball to the SS who makes a throw that is low and in the dirt. The 1st baseman tries to scoop it ... More

Senior League Play with Pitcher using a SCREEN
Dec. 1, 2020 - We have a league here in Fountain Hills Arizona. We have NOT established firm pitching rules concerning the pitching screen. I would like feedback ... More

Foul or out
Dec. 1, 2020 - Lots of options ... Take your pick, depending on the facts of your situation! ... Rulebook §1.28 • FOUL BALLA foul ball is a legally batted ball ... More

Safe r out
Nov. 21, 2020 - As I swing and hit the ball, I hear behind me foot is out of the box. Thinking the ump called it I stopped running knowing that’s an out. But ... More

out or safe
Nov. 23, 2020 - If the batter rounded first and they collided with the runner before he could get back to the bag I think out would be right. Since he legally beat ... More

Hitting a pitch that bounces on the plate
Nov. 19, 2020 - §7.4 • STRIKE CALLED BY UMPIREA. For each legally pitched ball hitting the strike mat before touching the ground and the batter does not swing. ... More

ssusa rule 7.6
Oct. 31, 2020 - Does ssusa have a written definition of what they consider a full swing? We play in a league that has a little left-handed hitter who stands at the ... More

What constitutes a batter's "full swing"?
Oct. 11, 2020 - there actuall is no real definition in the rulebook stating what a full swing is and MANY batters do not actually take one .. 7.6 • BATTER IS ... More

Worth Prodigy glove
June 24, 2021 - Dave, can the "mitt" be used by the pitcher in SSUSA play?Is the pitcher considered a defensive position in SSUSA?The current rules for gloves and ... More

Happened to us
Sept. 8, 2020 - Omar, two things to remember. 1) Runners may legally advance when the ball is first touched in flight. 2) Never leave the playing field until the ... More

Pitchers stance and ball presentation
Sept. 6, 2020 - B.J., maybe I'm misreading the rule. I read it to say the pitcher's "pivot" foot has to remain in, or in contact with, the pitcher's box -- not just ... More

"Illegal" player?
Sept. 1, 2020 - I noticed that a player who is listed as a sub on the lineup card and has not been substituted is now playing left field and has caught a couple of ... More

Wild Throw
Aug. 31, 2020 - SCUBA, First scenario: you place the runners from their last legally obtained base on the TOT (time of throw) by an outfielder.Second scenario: you ... More

Player ID’s
Aug. 21, 2020 - Dave, as I stated previously, I'm not trying to create an issue and we are appreciative of SSUSA's efforts to allow us to play. I was only proposing ... More

Runner on 2nd helping batter with inside/outside pitches.
Aug. 9, 2020 - Hmmm...OK DaveD and Jon44, so both of you would find such verbal "help" from your teammate on 2nd base, or from your dugout, too distracting and thus ... More

Mikey Freak Primo
Aug. 3, 2020 - Does anyone know why the Miken Freak Primo MPMOSA which was sent to me to replace a DC 41 does not have a ASA stamp on it? The only distinction is a ... More

Vegas Worlds
Aug. 14, 2020 - That's OK Willie ... I know who you are ... You're the guy who dragged me through the weeds to get you a special end time in Loudoun County (MD) at ... More

illegal courtesy runner
July 26, 2020 - we had this come up in league play the other daybases loaded 2 outs 2 runs in, a long inning, B/R on 1st asked for a CR, the runner coming in was ... More

Outfielder runs thru centerfield fence gap and catches home run ball; home run or out?
July 21, 2020 - Jgoff5113,Your situation would be what it be called catch and carry. That means you caught the ball within the playing grounds, but carried the ball ... More

Kicking the ball to a teammate legal?
July 20, 2020 - Situation: Batted ball bounces off the pitcher and is rolling away from him and toward his 1st baseman. The pitcher deliberately kicks the ball the ... More

Batter pops up, doesn't run; defense lets ball drop to get a double play. Legal?
July 20, 2020 - Situation: Runner on 1st with less than 2 out. Batter pops up in the infield, doesn't run because he's disgusted with his poor swing and assumes the ... More

Passing a preceding runner
July 14, 2020 - softball4b.... here's the actual rule on scoring of runs... 5.7 • SCORING OF RUNSA. One run shall be scored each time a runner crosses the scoring ... More

Just my Opinion
July 13, 2020 - Capt., around here we have drugged drivers (both legal and illegal), fly by night driving schools, distracted drivers, foreigners who can't read the ... More

USSSA bats
June 24, 2020 - USSSA bats with the 1.20 bpf on them are legal, the newere ASA bats without the bpf are not. ... More

ISA Worlds in Columbus/ Shelbyville, In.
June 14, 2020 - I am looking to play in this tournament, my team is not going. I am a 76 year old outfielder HOF inductee in 2014. I live in Co. so if there is a ... More

Catchers will wear a mask
June 13, 2020 - bkb555 and AJC ... Thanks for the logical and accurate analysis, so here's a wrap-up ... Participation in SSUSA events is a voluntary activity ... ... More

NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS SYRACUSE, NY
June 16, 2020 - DEJ13-Not sure if I agree with you. As much as the whole mask thing I consider folly, if they are requiring it, well bats and gloves are required to ... More

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
May 26, 2020 - Our latest clandestine location for illegal assembly and play is in plain sight at the intersection of two main roads. So far, had one cop in the ... More

Fountain Hills Tournament
May 24, 2020 - AJC.Don't hold your breath on games being played in California. Governor Newsome is too busy passing out free money to illegal aliens and releasing ... More

Please, a story from anyone! Anything but Corona, Corona, Corona!
May 19, 2020 - In the early 90's I ran softball leagues in the little town where I lived. I heard about a one day tourney in Gadsden a litle over an hour away. So ... More

Best changes to improve virus safety?
May 16, 2020 - Terrific idea. I would add that the ball in play is similar to tournament conditions where each team has their own marked ball for use every inning. ... More

Rock in Reno tournament
May 15, 2020 - Joey, I'm a little further right on PC, I put the "F" bomb in front of Chinese Virus. Unsure of motive (if any), but extremely confident it came ... More

DO RUNNERS RETURN
May 2, 2020 - stick.. how did the batter legally acquire 1st base he never touched the bag.. and yes it's still 2 outs.. but per the rule of the runner not ... More

You make the call
May 1, 2020 - Two outs. Run doesn't score. First scenario there was no force with one out. Second scenario, B/R must legally obtain 1B with 2 outs. It is called an ... More

Net for Pitchers
May 3, 2020 - Lowprofile, in ssusa sanctioned tournament play all pitchers are required to wear a mask. Any shin guards and any chest protector is considered ... More

Choking up on the bat, rule?
April 25, 2020 - well I know this will rile Dave...lolthis is a rule that I dislike... over the years I've had many complaints about batters not taking a "FULL" swing ... More

To Shave or Not to Shave ?
April 23, 2020 - I'm glad to see this topic isn't about illegally altering bats, which may be tempting for some who have too much time on their hands now. More

Can't sleep
March 24, 2020 - Why does a ball that goes dead have to be brought back into the field for an appeal to be made? If the ball is in dead ball territory, get a shovel ... More

Sticky Bat Surface
March 20, 2020 - Two questions: I know because I am a George Brett fan that pine tar does have an impact on ball flight but does applying pine tar or a grip spray to ... More

Catcher already has the ball when non-forced runner crosses commit line; I assume runner is out?
March 16, 2020 - Dave...you need to read the OP again 3bman stepped on 3rd for an out so the runner from 3rd is no longer forced to run.. his standing at the CL is ... More

Was this the correct Call?
March 4, 2020 - I would agree... if the bat he was carrying was in foul territiory ... and yes he is allowed to legally carry the bat to any base as long as he does ... More

Rumor on Bats
Feb. 17, 2020 - If this was to happen, would .21 bats, bought before a set date, be illegal? You ohly mentioned about buying one. Soo, Red Sox #5. Are you Nixon, ... More

Bats and cleats
Feb. 16, 2020 - CJ100, just because a bat has the SSUSA label (not ASA Senior Softball) doesn't make it legal in SSUSA. You should look at the SSUSA approved bat ... More

70/75 AAA player looking for a team playing in Myrtle Beach
Feb. 10, 2020 - 70/75 AAA looking for a team playing in Myrtle Beach in Mar 2020L handed First baseman. Can also catch or play secondLine drive hitter, Outstanding ... More

Intentionally dropped ball
Jan. 23, 2020 - So you take a runner who has legally obtained home or 2nd base and send them back? You place runners from when the ball goes dead. I can't help it ... More

interference
Jan. 22, 2020 - You're right I read the rule wrong. need my glasses......however you have the wrong rule yourself. The original post said interferes with a thrown ... More

Eye Shield on a Pitching or Fielding Mask
Jan. 20, 2020 - Last weekend at the Top Gun in AZ an umpire on day 2 told me that I had to remove my polarized shield from my Worth Pitching Mask/Helmet. I asked ... More

Interference
Jan. 19, 2020 - below are the SSUSA and USA/ASA rules for batter is out.. as you can see the USA/ASA gives a better explanation of the rule and as I posted above to ... More

?
Jan. 27, 2020 - I thought bat warmers were now legal? Are they? More

Opinions on being called out of the batters box - Continued
Dec. 7, 2019 - wayne, without insulting you.. again these 2 rules explaining that a batter is out when a foot is COMPLETELY OUTSIDE the box have been posted ... More

Starting new 50 major team need some help!
Nov. 13, 2019 - Bart, you start by filling out the Team Registration Form (hover over TOURNAMENTS and click on FORMS), you fill out the form and send in your check! ... More

Is a check-swing or deliberate half-swing legal?
Nov. 11, 2019 - In the World Masters Tourney that just concluded, a batter made a half swing to dink the ball over the pitcher's head and just beyond 2nd base (we ... More

Illegal Courtesy Runner?
Nov. 7, 2019 - Rule 8.5(5) A courtesy runner must report to, and be acknowledged by, the umpire before play resumes. ...Batter singles. It is clear that all ... More

What’s the call?
Oct. 27, 2019 - youngen ... Your fact pattern is fairly simple, but not having seen the play, it's difficult for anyone to rule on it conclusively ... My initial ... More

Legal roster?
Oct. 25, 2019 - 4 guys that played 55 major last year. 3 guys that played 50 major but will turn 55 by next year. Assume they'll be classed 55 major. 3 guys that are ... More

Out of the Batter's Box
Oct. 19, 2019 - Batter hit by batted ball with both feet legally in the box is a foul ball. Batter hit with a batted ball with one foot legally out of the box ... More

Use one up for home runs this year
Oct. 28, 2019 - tall_thunder: 2 things-1) This thread began with your proposed HR rule change. I gave my opinion which was based on 12+ years experience as an ... More

Two Umpires make opposite call on same play
Oct. 21, 2019 - Some interesting points here. My suggestion would be at the very least have some printouts of umpire mechanics and their responsibilities.Umpires ... More

New Adidas Senior Bats
Oct. 11, 2019 - Melee is a model not a maker or brand. I don't see how the new Melee model made from Suncoast could have been legal to swing in Vegas if Suncoast is ... More

Is it a double play
Oct. 7, 2019 - I meant to post the below rule yesterday..8.4(8) • WHEN RUNNERS CAN ADVANCE AT THEIR RISKRunners are entitled to advance with liability to be put ... More

Off Season Surgery
Oct. 1, 2019 - I had surgery Sep 26 for a partially torn labrum and a seriously (though not completely) torn rotator cuff in my right (throwing arm) shoulder. I ... More

Make the Call
Sept. 22, 2019 - gonedeep43.. if in the UMPIRES judgement (not the catcher) the ball went over the batters head then it should have been ruled a catch and an out.. ... More

Rule question
Sept. 15, 2019 - A runner is on second base. Pitcher throws a pitch to the batter. Manager replaces runner at second with a pinch runner before the next pitch.Is this ... More

Batting out of order
Sept. 10, 2019 - When the defense appeals batting out of order after the incorrect batter has completed his turn at bat and before a legal or illegal pitch has been ... More

Mikens
Sept. 16, 2019 - Alan,I've watched quite a few of your YouTube videos including the 2019 Softball Clinic and one thing that bothers me is that the pitchers throw you ... More

Where do you draw the line?
Sept. 2, 2019 - wayne.. welcome back even though most of the above posts you answered are weeks old...lol.. me and my "colleagues" all agree and find that the rule ... More

Qualified bats
Sept. 10, 2019 - pop66roy-Short answer to your question- Recent model ASA bats (with the "Mountaintop" stamp) are not approved for SSUSA play.Bats that are legal for ... More

Roy
Aug. 22, 2019 - Are ASA bats legal at USSA tourneys? More

toothpick
Aug. 21, 2019 - Pill&Pill's right fielder always plays with a toothpick in his mouth.In my opinion he should be ejected from every game.He does say he uses it to ... More

what's the call
Aug. 15, 2019 - youngen ... We answered this for you previously but, unfortunately, the thread became polluted by unrelated personal insult commentary and had to be ... More

Illegal substitute runner
Aug. 8, 2019 - Need correct ruling: In Coldwater, MI a substitute runner came off the bench to replace the runner on second base. This was after the first pitch to ... More

Eastern Championship
Aug. 5, 2019 - Hello Tim,Want to start by saying we enjoyed coming out to Virginia this past weekend and playing at Bolen. Great new complex. Like to know your ... More

Correct call
July 23, 2019 - wayne... thank you ... you never fail to give the wrong answer on this site and also on the "ask the umpire site .. great job... read your ... More

Courtesy runner
July 19, 2019 - Since you are not an umpire, your assessment of what constitutes a good umpire is not terribly relevant. You also make a bad assumption that I only ... More

Ruling on Run Down
July 16, 2019 - lmao... Dave, just can't let it go huh !!.. well at least this time there is not a "ridiculous amateur-hour" rule that was written !! ...and Dave it ... More

Dang
July 15, 2019 - Why lock a thread after only two days?Going back to the courtesy runner issue this is the main crux of the rule: an illegal C/R is a continuing ... More

Commitment line
July 15, 2019 - Yep, B.J., ALL that means is his next base destination is Home (scoring line/plate) and NOT 3B, or anywhere on the 3B side of the CL ... It is an ... More

COURTESY RUNNER
July 4, 2019 - I believe it's unreasonable to expect the umpire to keep up with the legality of all possible courtesy runners on each team during the course of the ... More

foul ball on no fouls left
June 18, 2019 - lb16 ... I concur and, more important, so does the Official SSUSA Rulebook ... These two sections clearly state that this is not a foul ball and the ... More

Steve Simmons Memorial/Mosquitoland Classic (SSUSA/SPA)
June 18, 2019 - That is correct, one game time prior to the start of the day was changed to accomodate a 50's/55's double booking. The team you refer to MN ... More

interpretation
June 14, 2019 - Uncle Mike, that umpire was incorrect calling R3 out for running out of the baseline when he ran over to argue the call. This tells me the play was ... More

Charleston, SC 65AA Team
Sept. 7, 2019 - Charleston, SC 65 tournament team is looking for a couple players to finish out the 2019 season and possibly play on the 2020 team.We're playing the ... More

FOUL BALL RULE
June 5, 2019 - found the below post on another softball rules web-site...lol SURPRISE.. they all told wayne that the rule was correct I waited several ... More

Dumb question: Is stealing a base allowed? Or advancing on a passed ball?
May 29, 2019 - RULE 8.4(8) WHEN RUNNERS CAN ADVANCE AT THEIR RISKRunners are entitled to advance with liability to be put out-A) When a pitched ball is batted.B) ... More

Reno...Balls
May 17, 2019 - The Official Softball for ALL SSUSA events EXCEPT the two in Las Vegas (World Masters and Southwest) is the BSN 44 cor/375 comp. STOTE microcell ... More

ASA stamps and newer bats etc
May 9, 2019 - Jamiek, Alan should take good care of you. If you are wanting to use a bat for SSUSA, look under Bat Policy above. This is the basic list under ... More

50 AAA
May 7, 2019 - I've posted this before. If a you legally assemble a team within SSUSA rules you should not be bumped up mid season if you are successful. Some teams ... More

Minnesota & Michigan
April 30, 2019 - Since these two states share a state line that is in the water, can a Minnesota player play on an Michigan team legally according to SSUSA ... More

ONYX Senior Bats
July 7, 2019 - Two are 25 ounces; one is 25.5. All are legal senior bats, and none are fast pitch. More

When my team doesn’t play I still want to!!
April 7, 2019 - You should be able to pretty much do what you want Jimmy. Need to be on an ISA, USSSA, SSUSA, and ASA. Use legal options to play on multiple teams ... More

Texas State Championship Dallas
April 11, 2019 - Not entirely true CJ. The Americans with Disability Act allows two questions: 1. Is the service animal required because of a disability?, and (2) ... More

2017 Miken Platinium Freak
March 27, 2019 - Mr. Wolf - Yes changing the weighting in any way from original specs is altering the bat and yes bat will become illegal! As others have stated ... More

Runner clarification
March 13, 2019 - Quick understanding of this rule§8.5(5) • COURTESY RUNNER OFFICIALLY IN THE GAMEA courtesy runner must report to, and be acknowledged by, the ... More

What bats are allowed?????????
March 2, 2019 - The bat must have a bpf stamp of 1.21 or lower, the new ASA bats do not have the bpf on them and are illegal. Older ASA bats with the 1.20 bpf on ... More

foul tip question
Feb. 20, 2019 - Larry S ... Here are the relevant sections from the 2019-20 Official Rulebook definitions for both a foul ball and a foul tip during SSUSA sanctioned ... More

Base runner tagging up on a bobbled fly ball to the outfield.
Jan. 11, 2019 - We concur with Frischd44 ...__________Rulebook §8.4(8) • WHEN RUNNERS CAN ADVANCE AT THEIR RISK.D. When a legally caught ball is first touched. More

Interference by a base runner ?????
Jan. 11, 2019 - bbb.. this is a judgement call by the umpire.. but as you described the play, if the runner was in the baseline and legally heading to the bag and ... More

Courtesy runner
Dec. 21, 2018 - §8.5(5) • COURTESY RUNNER OFFICIALLY IN THE GAME A courtesy runner must report to, and be acknowledged by, the umpire ***BEFORE PLAY RESUMES***. ... More

Purpose of the rule
Dec. 21, 2018 - Wayne ... Let's start with an accurate statement of the rule amendment itself ... When you just cut/paste from a redline/strikeout ... More

Carry Bat
Dec. 14, 2018 - yes in SSUSA you can carry the bat all the way around all the bases as long as you do not interfere in a defensive playHey Sporto, are you saying ... More

WALKOFF 4-Base Award
Dec. 12, 2018 - To clarify: Runners are placed from their last legally obtained base, not time of pitch. A common misnomer.Ground rule double should be rephrased ... More

1999-2000 Miken Ultra 2
Dec. 8, 2018 - skip_6 ... Proceed with some degree of caution on this ... The Miken Ultra II was first released in 2003, shortly after the original Miken Ultra (aka ... More

Pitching screen rules
Dec. 6, 2018 - Just a few clarification questions on pitching screen rules (esp tournament rules). I would appreciaeet answers regarding SSUSA, ISA and FL Half ... More

rules question
Dec. 4, 2018 - Hey BruceNo that wasn't me, butaccording to the chart, you are legal to play with us.(just because you are so OLD..lol)Looking forward to the 2019 ... More

You make the call
Nov. 20, 2018 - hat man.. the rule says that the defense can make an appeal before the next legal or illegal pitch, before an intentional walk or before the pitcher ... More

BJ
Nov. 16, 2018 - BJ, I only know the usssa rule. To answer your question: if the ump signaled and verbally indicated obstruction that runner is awarded at least one ... More

BJ
Nov. 16, 2018 - BJ, I only know the usssa rule. To answer your question: if the ump signaled and verbally indicated obstruction that runner is awarded at least one ... More

What constitutes an unsafe bat
Nov. 9, 2018 - I umpire in a senior softball community league. We had an interesting discussion as to whether a bat that rattles is either unsafe or illegal. I ... More

What constitutes an unsafe bat
Nov. 9, 2018 - I umpire in a community league. We recently had a healthy discussion concerning bats that rattle when shaken. Specifically a few of the guys have ... More

out of play
Nov. 9, 2018 - grayhitter59, the easy way to remember is that all runners/batter runner advance two bases from the time of the throw by the fielder.Example: In your ... More

Excessive Speed Pitch
Nov. 4, 2018 - Is it possible for a legal pitch (going between 6 and 12 feet), which hits the strike mat be called for excessive speed ?????? More

Courtesy runner
Oct. 31, 2018 - Swing14 ... You won't find this specifically mentioned in the Rule Book ... Support for the "out" call is based principally on the concept that an ... More

Stepping out of the front of the box?
Oct. 18, 2018 - lowprofile.. if any part of your foot when making contact with the ball fair or foul is on the line you are legal.. if your foot then slides off the ... More

CHOPPED / TOMAHAWKED BALL
Oct. 15, 2018 - Hey Nancy, I have played tourney ball my entire adult life, I'm surprised you have never in your time umpiring or playing never seen it done? When a ... More

Is this scenario a force out?
Oct. 5, 2018 - We are a senior slow pitch local league, self-umpiring. This scenario involves nullifying a run scored when a runner left the base early (on a tag ... More

ASA Bats Not Allowed in Vegas
Sept. 28, 2018 - Player from Oxnard was called out and ejected in our 55M game last week for using the ASA Miken Freak (the same one half our Senior league is using ... More

Pitchers Mask
Sept. 26, 2018 - Bixel, as long as it covers above the eyes and down to the chin (exact wording in pink above), it is acceptable. Marcster13 is very correct which is ... More

Old official softball bats
Sept. 14, 2018 - I have an old official softball bat. It was completely legal back in about 1982 when I used it for about 25 years. I understand the concern about ... More

somthing very interesting
Sept. 1, 2018 - I appreciate the grammar help, I know it was supposed to be moot.I actually thought Dave would have corrected me..(I guess he is busy)Just to ... More

what is the rule
Aug. 28, 2018 - It is up to the teams to protest the runnerIt is NOT the ump or official scorekeepers job(it is like a protest for an illegal sub) More

Question for Dave/ SSUSA Staff..I have a 30oz senior bat and want a 28oz endload, can you send to manufacturer to change?and be legal
Aug. 18, 2018 - 30 oz Demarini one..Can I send back to DeMarini, too heavy and request it being reloaded to a 28oz. is this legal or considered altering? thank ... More

Hitter Not Running
Aug. 16, 2018 - I've been waiting for your thinly vailed pot shot Nancy because you can't explain a rule as well as I can. You would think between BJ and yourself ... More

Eastern Nationals
Aug. 6, 2018 - Had the opportunity to play in this tournament over the weekend.First want to say the facilities are great, the field's are very well kept and they ... More

Calling High Pitches
July 30, 2018 - In an effort to help coach one of my batters, I'll tell them "high" or "illegal". Now, putting aside the argument that I might be wrong and actually ... More

Looking to play in GA if possible
July 31, 2018 - grayhitter59- thanks for info. You know how it is shaking off the rust, etc.....I see the Miken Ultra 2 is a legal bat, so whew, hot bats.Thanks ... More

Excessive Speed Pitch
July 27, 2018 - Can the Umpire call a pitch illegal for excessive speed or does he just give a warning to the pitcher ????? More

Ball carried out of play
Aug. 9, 2018 - A ball touched over foul territory is a dead ball, unless it is what I would call a legal catch. Runners can't advance until the ball is caught, not ... More

commitment line stepover standoff
July 22, 2018 - IF I'm the Tournament/Field Director and IF the umpire were to call "Time" since nothing is happening and, from your description, nothing likely ... More

You Make the Call
Aug. 1, 2018 - All you have to know is what's the call when the runner got hit with the ball and it got lodged.MLB ruling should apply here also.Rule 5.01(b) ... More

Another what's the correct call
July 19, 2018 - This is a dead ball. All runners return to their last legally occupied base. More

Terminology
June 23, 2018 - This may sound silly on the surface.However, we have had 5 maybe 6 instances this season where the ump had trouble getting the multi-syllable word ... More

bounced pitch
June 22, 2018 - shortstop33 ... The short answer is NO ... Here are the applicable Rulebook provisions ...__________§6.15 • SHORT PITCH -A pitched ball hitting ... More

Verbal Interference and Obstruction
June 18, 2018 - From time to time I have heard offensive and defensive players making a loud call of "high pitch" or "low pitch" while the pitched ball is in the air ... More

Rule Question
June 17, 2018 - ChiPrimeMarty ... Your answer is in the second to last sentence of the rule cited above ... "..The runner will be called safe, the ball remains live ... More

Was The ump
June 9, 2018 - Chico no problem.. OP is original post.. I thought in your post you were asking if maybe the 1st baseman did something wrong.. so I was explaining ... More

Is it an illegal pitch or a "no pitch" call?
June 4, 2018 - Is there a penalty if the pitcher stops his delivery before releasing the ball toward the batter. I know balks are not used in softball.I did not ... More

Field players using mitts instead of a gloves on defense.
May 20, 2018 - Thanks Dave. I see some players with 15" gloves now. Are they legal? What's the largest glove that is legal in SSUSA? More

Best ASA bat for mush balls
May 18, 2018 - Hi,I play orthodox softball. We must use ASA legal bats. The ball is: COR .47. - 230lbs CompressionThank you very much! More

Heart of Texas - Georgetown
May 17, 2018 - The decision should have been to either a) take fewer teams or b) move to a complex with more fields such as College Station, Plano or a host of ... More

Pitching rules- use of a windup
May 15, 2018 - Another interesting aspect with Section 6.7 F "The pitcher must deliver the ball toward the strike mat on the first forward pass of the pitching arm ... More

Team Ratings
May 7, 2018 - A big part of the problem when it comes to understanding rules is that not just here in this case but in just about any organization or entity is ... More

Stealing other teams Softballs
April 23, 2018 - For those of you who STEAL other teams softballs and blacken out their name and then write your name on them, you are nothing but a LOW LIFE THIEF!!! ... More

Runner on first base
April 28, 2018 - Another question - runner on first - 1st basemen is playing 2-3 steps off first and directly in the baseline to 2nd - if it's hit to him does the ... More

Runner's right to the base
April 24, 2018 - BJ is spot on. The runner does not have to give up his legal position on the bag for a fielder to make a play on the ball. Its totally the umpire's ... More

Mizuno Rejuvenate
April 4, 2018 - Jon44 ... You'd be covered by the "Illegal bat" rules as opposed to the "Altered bat" circumstances ... See Rulebook §3.4(7) ... More

Foul Tip vs Foul Ball
March 27, 2018 - Rule 1.29 Foul Tip: A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to the catcher's hand(s) or glove ... More

legal players
March 24, 2018 - Over the last couple years I've seen more and more players playing on teams that don't connect to there home state. Could someone explain this to me, ... More

Dead ball ground rule double situation.
March 22, 2018 - baseballbill ... There's a bit of a (meritorious) dissenting opinion out there that you should maybe keep in mind ... It's always a good idea for ... More

runner scoring
March 20, 2018 - smitty63 ... Yes, there is a difference in the requirement for the batter-runner to advance to 1st base, by rule as you stated ... It's probably not ... More

replacing bat caps
March 14, 2018 - bat cap split is there any legal way to replace it More

miken Freak Black ASA maxload 2016
March 13, 2018 - All of the bats with the newest ASA stamp are made for the .52. They have less barrel flex. They are not designed to hit the .44. The 2004 stamp bat ... More

Are you serious.
Feb. 28, 2018 - I hate to get on here and leave negative post myself and I have a tendency not to but when somebody else gets on here that can't read and comprehend ... More

New Dudleys
Feb. 27, 2018 - If I understand the heat treatment as I have read on other sites, that would be alteringthe bats through a process other than just hitting a ... More

WOULD YOU QUIT PLAYING?
Feb. 24, 2018 - If you pose a question to an attorney about the liability of using a ball with a Severity Index of 500 which can't crack skulls and a ball with a ... More

what is the ruling?
Feb. 21, 2018 - An appeal for the out at 1st base is a valid appeal until the umpires leave the field of play ... If the appeal is made timely, the proper ruling ... More

Clarification on Offensive Interference and Catcher Obstruction.
Feb. 20, 2018 - During one of our games at TOC we had a batter/runner interfere with a throw by yelling out for our fielder to throw to third instead of where we ... More

When runners are entitled to advance
Feb. 20, 2018 - Runner gets 3rd and home. Runner already had possession of 2nd so 2 bases from 2nd. Now the kicker is runner must legally tag up or be subject to ... More

Today's "super" bats
Feb. 10, 2018 - EXPLAIN THE "TEST".... Please. Out of the wrapper some of Senior bats exceed the standard and certainly after a few rounds of BP wouldn't pass the ... More

Vegas tournament 2/17-2/19
Feb. 8, 2018 - Yes, three day tournament. Monday is a legal holiday, tournament games will be scheduled on that Monday. More

Helmet
Feb. 10, 2018 - I realize this thread was about a helmet but does anyone have more information on this accident? I went thru Google and saw a couple write ups. ... More

first baseman charging the plate during delivery of the pitch
Jan. 19, 2018 - Ib16, it could be that he just read your post wrong..I know I have done that.. he is correct that there is no rule where a defensive player can ... More

Base Runner in jeopardy or not?
Jan. 16, 2018 - This situation came up in a game toady. The batter swung and missed the ball for a strike. The catcher caught the ball on a bounce and threw to ... More

New Senior League in Hickory NC
Jan. 16, 2018 - Here is a great new opportunity for teams in NC, Northern SC, Southern VA, and East Tennessee. I would like to encourage you to consider the Hickory ... More

New Senior Softball League In Hickory NC
Jan. 11, 2018 - Here is a great new opportunity for teams in NC, Northern SC, Southern VA, and East Tennessee. I would like to encourage you to consider the Hickory ... More

Wearing a glove on the throwing hand
Jan. 4, 2018 - Is it legal to wear a batting glove on your throwing hand when playing defense? More

McKinlay Follow Up Question
Jan. 4, 2018 - Ed ... This is a confidential player personnel matter, so we will not be commenting officially as it relates to Steve McKinlay ... However, we ... More

Rosters question?
Nov. 29, 2017 - SSUSA Staff,Is it going to be legal for a guy on the east side of the Mississippi river to play on a west coast team or vice versa again this year in ... More

rules question
Nov. 20, 2017 - I have seen people do it so I assume it must be legal. Can't think of a reason it wouldn't be. More

Wind and Walks
Oct. 31, 2017 - In a game in Ft. Meyers, (70s),we had a 30-35 MPH cross wind with gusts higher. I walked 12 and we got 21 walks. The game was a farce. Some of our ... More

Ways to easily identify a full composite bat?
Oct. 7, 2017 - I'm in a local 60 plus league that allows composite handle bats for everyone, and full composite bats for players 80 and over.We are looking for a ... More

Is it fair?
Oct. 17, 2017 - 50 and 55 should be 1 division just like the 40's. There really isn't much drop in performance at that age level. most 50 teams have many players ... More

Russell Road Rec Complex
Oct. 3, 2017 - Interesting stuff, michael697 ... If you would like for us to look into this further, OR your "illegal player(s) allegation" from another thread, ... More

Any results yet for the 50 major?
Oct. 3, 2017 - This is getting interesting.....Would love more input from anyone that knows more, not that I think we have any recourse.Sucks if they weren't legal. ... More

Bad experience for a Class Tournament - Worlds
Sept. 25, 2017 - The home plate umpire should have been looking at nothing else but the runner coming home to ensure he crossed legally - that is part of our sport. ... More

Batter unable to complete his at-bat.
Sept. 22, 2017 - 1) Yes a legal substitute would inherit the 1-2 count2) If no legal substitute was available the batter would be out and the spot in the order would ... More

Player who had a CR now becomes a CR
Sept. 21, 2017 - Tommy00... PLAY RESUMING has nothing to do with it... a CR enters the game when he "TOUCHES THE BAG" ... a CR may not be requested until after "TIME ... More

Carrying bat
Sept. 17, 2017 - I agree with Dave. I have also seen a guy trot down to first on an easy short fly ball, just going down there in case the outfielder drops the can of ... More

effect of interference call by umpire
Sept. 6, 2017 - lb16,Glad to see you point out the runner's right to the base path. Absent some overt act of interference, he shouldn't be out merely because he is ... More

Interference/Obstruction During a Run Down
Nov. 9, 2017 - what is the But for? smart play by the runnerB. A fielder who is not in possession of the ball, in the act of fielding a batted ball, nor about to ... More

NEW ! Worth Wicked Senior bat
Sept. 30, 2017 - Lefty, thanks for the report. Looking at online videos looked like this bat out of wrapping would just launch balls out of the park without any ... More

message board standard for all
Aug. 26, 2017 - Seems we have some Government Workers here ? Always looking to Regulate, Putting Restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Rules to be Enforced, ... More

Vegas umpires
Aug. 18, 2017 - it is not up to the umpires to chalk the box. 97.5% of the time its entry level maintenance who eye it up. As an umpire I will not enforce a box ... More

Jose Moreno's Bat challenge
Aug. 17, 2017 - One of the nicest guys in SSUSA, not to mention one of the bestplayers to ever lace them up. Should be in the SSUSA HOF one day, no doubt.To ... More

Bat Not Altered
Aug. 14, 2017 - A bat that was confiscated from Jose Moreno at the Western National Championships in Sacramento because the end cap was misaligned has been tested by ... More

1st basemens mitt
Aug. 14, 2017 - jonsey... as HATMAN posted above legal play... as far as a penalty for using an illegal glove as in a OF using a mitt and catching a fly ball... the ... More

MONEY
Aug. 11, 2017 - Mango, I agree that having a tournament where only the home run hitters get home runs is preferable and makes a better game. The problem with the ... More

shaved bats
Sept. 19, 2017 - I was thinking along the same lines and saw a similar solution to my ideas ... More

PITCHING SCREEN USE
July 30, 2017 - scrappy...here is a rule I wrote up for one of our senior divisions that chooses to use the screen.... ... More

Batter hitting the strike mat
July 25, 2017 - Gentlemen,In our league, we have a player who, while making a legal swing at the ball, sometimes hits the strike mat with his bat either while or ... More

Older Miken U2
July 21, 2017 - Thanks for the input.Are these older Miken's still legal for SSUSA play? I probably won't keep this one because my playing days are about over. The ... More

Rosen Bag On the Field
July 19, 2017 - Just wondering? The last two tournaments we played in very hot and humid weather. Our middle infielders had difficulty gripping the ball and it ... More

Quick Bat Question
July 10, 2017 - How can a bat that's been banned by ASA for nearly two years, and certification stripped at Easton's urging be legal to use? IMO if the bat has the ... More

Playing on two teams of different age and different ratings
June 29, 2017 - I guess then some illegal players got into the Texas State Championships. The Sultanes 50's (50 AAA) were playing Team Trucha (50 AAA) when I noticed ... More

Is the rule implying "a runner cannot leave the base until after the ball is batted" fully enforced in SSUSA sanctioned/sponsored games?
June 27, 2017 - About a month ago, I made a post asking when is it legal for a base runner to leave the base without being penalized. B.J. responded, stating the ... More

Can you play both 40's and 50's?
June 27, 2017 - I will be 50 next season and was wondering if I can legally play both here in So Cal or do I need to choose between 40's and 50's More

Collision at 1st Base
July 15, 2017 - the rule is that depending on your base length 65' or 70' there should be a parallel line when the runner reaches 1/2 way to the bag which extends to ... More

Overthrow on tag up
June 15, 2017 - B.J. the retouch is not considered a base. If the runner already had 1st as a legal base. He would be placed on third.Seems like everybody makes it ... More

When is is legal for a base runner to leave the base?
June 9, 2017 - Our league is 60 plus, slow pitch using a high arc, strike plate and use SSUSA rules.We have a rule that if the base runner(s) leaves the base before ... More

VERBAL INTERFERENCE
June 8, 2017 - Only if involves politics or religion. Seriously though, if a catcher utters anything that sounds like high, low, illegal, ball, strike, fair, foul, ... More

DARK CLOUDS IN 65 MAJOR PLUS
June 2, 2017 - Anyone familiar with the 65 Major Plus division for the past 3 years knows the name Timberworks (formerly 15 Hitmen.) The current reigning Wor ... More

Umpire Got It Wrong - Loudoun VA
May 25, 2017 - Nancy,Thank you for adding in the scenario of "squaring up" on a bunted ball.I did not state that the batter squared up to bunt the ball. He ... More

Roaster
May 2, 2017 - Assume you mean "roster." If a team forfeits a 1st game due to pregame injury or serious health problem and doesn't have enough to legally start a ... More

Umpires- Pitching Rules
April 26, 2017 - I noticed that as well in Valley last weekend. Anything around 10 feet was an illegal pitch. Saw some pitches called that didn't get over my head, ... More

senior bat
April 23, 2017 - Basically each league is it's own entity and the rules vary.Officially Senior batsa ere only "legal"in ASA Championship Tourney Play. Our League uses ... More

First Base glove
April 8, 2017 - also this play was just discussed a few posts ago "the do over" and Garocket had the correct answer for the penalty of an illegal glove catch More

Brickyard Tournament Indianapolis
May 6, 2017 - Dave...Regarding your comment about next year: You mean they might have the standing water out of the outfields by then? And the really swampy areas ... More

rolling
March 25, 2017 - Hey all, new to senior softball (4rs). ?? Why is rolling a bat considered illegal? Isnt that just a faster breakin? Dont you get same affect over ... More

DeMarini Flipper USA, Worth Mayhem
March 24, 2017 - Are these bats legal to use? More

What is the only situation where, after the play is over that a "do over" or "mulligan" can be implemented? (at least that I'm aware of)
March 18, 2017 - Certainly not discussed in the SSUSA Rulebook, but here's a wild guess (confidence level about 35%) that may constitute a "do-over" ... If an illegal ... More

triple play?
March 17, 2017 - This is a triple play ... Dbax is correct ... See Rulebook §8.1 B. on page 43 • "..When a base runner acquires the right to a base by touching it ... More

New ball ?
March 12, 2017 - Is there any rule about throwing a new ball into play whenever you want. Say you give the umpire your balls your using during your teams at bat you ... More

Female pursuing action to join all male league
March 12, 2017 - Just asking if anyone had to face a challenge where a female player wants to join an all male SS league? She is quoting the SSUSA rule book section ... More

Staying behind the pitching screen
Feb. 21, 2017 - Just got back playing after 20+ years. Question regarding the pitcher staying behind the screen after the ball is pitched. Q - Is it legal for the ... More

REPAIRING BROKEN BATS
Feb. 13, 2017 - Sorry Jimmy, it can't be done .The problem is not that the epoxy has broken.The problem is that the fibers have brokenCarbon fibers provide ... More

bat break in
Feb. 7, 2017 - has anybody tried the new process of bat break in offered by Kelly's (heating it up ) and is it legal by ssusa standards More

All you rule experts: Need your input..
Feb. 4, 2017 - STICK8....I haven't worked Utrip in a few years but as I remember, it was a dead ball unless the ball had passed a fielder...here is the rule read ... More

Seniors 75 and over allowed to use composite bats?
Jan. 24, 2017 - ???? ALL Seniors get to use composite bats like the Miken UII. SSUSA sanctions composites in their rules as legal for all age seniors. More

Courtesy runner
Jan. 17, 2017 - HAT MAN • In SSUSA sanctioned play, we have an OUT (Base umpire was correct) ... Some relevant comments follow:• ALL Courtesy Runner game entries ... More

2017 Significant Rule Changes - Penalty for non-compliance
Jan. 16, 2017 - Steve ... In response to your questions:[1] SAFE • "If there is a play on a batter‐runner going to first base, the batter‐runner must ... More

Taping of bat handle.
Jan. 11, 2017 - It's interesting that there are more than a few ways to illegally alter a bat using potentially benign components such as tape or paint.Yet, when it ... More

new ratings in December
Jan. 20, 2017 - 17 Black, your noted rating may simply be an error.Check with the office. Your ratings would follow you for 2 years. Playing and being rated 50 major ... More

Scoring of Runs - Question concerning interpretation of Section 5.7
Dec. 12, 2016 - I started this conversation and came across a portion of the rules that doesn't seem to jive with my original interpretation. Section 8.1 Touching ... More

Trump Rock
Dec. 26, 2016 - I am not a fan of the Trump Stote since we only hit it in SSUSA tournaments in Sacramento, where the heat is often in the 90s or more, and the ... More

Why so many shaved senior bats
Nov. 27, 2016 - marcster13, More players than you would think are using shaved bats. I could tell you stories of all that I know about which players are using shaved ... More

rules
Nov. 17, 2016 - coop....I'm 100% sure...the defense can only appeal before the runner returns to the bag...once he gets back he has legally attained the bag...so ... More

new to senior ball
Nov. 2, 2016 - Hitting a mat consistently is not as easy as it looks. Our club has an annual skills tournament and one of the events is pitching for accuracy. Over ... More

Is it a catch?
Oct. 31, 2016 - The batter hits a long fly ball to the fence. The outfielder leaps up and catches the ball, but the back of his glove catches on the top of the fence ... More

Running up ????
Oct. 28, 2016 - gary, no its not like girl left handed batters....I see more right handed batters doing it and they do not slap at the ball its a swing...and yes it ... More

rule clarification II
Oct. 26, 2016 - Not as easy as you might thinkRuleIf a batter bats out of order, this is an appeal play, which must be brought to the umpire's attention. If it is ... More

Courtesy runner replacement on a base.
Oct. 12, 2016 - yes you are correct....and if it is not caught before a pitch... An illegal courtesy runner on base is committing a continuing violation and may be ... More

Ruling clarification
Oct. 9, 2016 - DCPete: Yes, it's counted as a team HR, just not scored as one on the scoreboard (see below).L.Martin: The flip side of that same coin is that you ... More

Wayne37
Sept. 10, 2016 - Dear stick8,The blurb was from the humor section of The New Yorker........what do you expect? Humor just like the Bill Maher clip.I'm sure Nader ... More

Colin Kaepernick
Aug. 30, 2016 - Wow you old men are hard on CK! I think he's gotten his point across just from the attention on this board! Dandy Randy created a new profile, just ... More

Solution of underage teams
Aug. 25, 2016 - I have empathy for the 40's team that went to a tournament in Arizona and were forced to play a team with some 30 ish players. I play for an 80's ... More

Why are there rules?
Aug. 21, 2016 - Played in a qualifier this weekend. There was a team allowed to play with guys under age players . They were also swinging senior bats. It's bad ... More

ProSwingEZ
Aug. 18, 2016 - I came across a product that I am curious about. It is called ProSwingEZ. Some of you probably know about it already. It is a pair of rubber rings ... More

Using screen for pitcher
Aug. 17, 2016 - I wrote this rule for our senior league...the screen became very popular before this rule was put in place, because pitchers would try to use it as ... More

Established 50s AAA Team Looking for a Few Players
Sept. 19, 2016 - Teepee29er - Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately there's a "bordering state" rule in SSUSA and don't think I can legally add you to my roster. ... More

How Many Knob Cuffs??
July 20, 2016 - Are there any rules about having more than one knob cuff on a bat?Legal?If so, what is it?Is there any discussion about changing knob cuff rules in ... More

oddities @ tournament
July 13, 2016 - first: player 1 runs for a batter (b8) as a courtesy runner at the beginning of an inning. At his turn at bat (b1), later in the inning, a pinch ... More

Is there a penalty for batter not releasing the bat after reaching 1st base?
July 12, 2016 - I'm in a 60 plus league using SSUSA rules. We do not use a runner's line on the 1st base line. The batter hits the ball, runs to 1st base ... More

I've never seen this before
June 30, 2016 - see if you had have played asa instead of u-trip you would have seen the play before when ball hit's plate from a legal pitch it's a dead ball from ... More

looking for a 50m to becoming a 50MP sponsor or part sponsor in So Cal
July 4, 2016 - wdodge22, I understand that some employers are really tight about personal phone calls while on the job, but patrick jt's is really extreme. ... More

Release rules
June 12, 2016 - Released once, added once, then frozen.4.2(2) • ADDING / RELEASING ROSTER PLAYERSPlayers may be added to qualified rosters for the Eastern or ... More

SSUSA Staff: Shaved Bats
June 9, 2016 - ....Nuthin,huh?Other softball orgs obviously use compression testers to identify bats that no longer meet their performance specs.The reason a bat is ... More

HOME PLATE UMPIRE POSITION
May 16, 2016 - RHB-The ump should stand on the 1st base side, away from the back of the mat. He can see down the 3rd base line to judge fair or foul and will be ... More

Confusion on coach's interference.
May 13, 2016 - Runner may not advance on a third strike foul period. Even if the foul is airborne and caught it is a strikeout NOT a pop out, therefore dead ball ... More

Is It LEGAL?
May 4, 2016 - Is it legal for a 65 year old to play on both a 60's AAA team and 65 AA team in the same tourney? More

International Tie Breaker
April 25, 2016 - It means you can't sub or courtesy run for the appropriate runner until they reach third base. In this scenario that would be the player that is now ... More

2016 Senior Patriot
May 19, 2016 - Tri thanks for all your post, i will wait for your comparation withe usssa version, rocky026 i think it will be a problem if the bat loses his paint ... More

Runner
April 22, 2016 - NO ... The original runner who was replaced by a courtesy runner may NOT then appear as a courtesy runner himself in the same inning ... More

Half Run Rule
April 17, 2016 - Like I thought stick, I wouldn't think the OKI boys would take a player...but I wouldn't have thought these guys would have either. They are also ... More

Obstruction?????
April 11, 2016 - 1.48 • OBSTRUCTION Obstruction is the act of:A. A defensive player or team member who hinders or prevents a batter from striking at or hitting a ... More

Rocket Launcher
April 5, 2016 - Proof reading my post, I stated "This bat is the hottest bat that I have ever hit & it still had the wrapper on it". I meant to state "This bat is ... More

Batter Runner reaching first base
April 2, 2016 - Key word in that sentence: "his touch of ONLY the bag in foul territory will not result in an out", is "only". The scenario you describe has the ... More

Appeal Play?
March 26, 2016 - Texas Transplant ... You proposed the original hypothetical before the facts began to get tweaked ... Here's your call ... The umpire got the call ... More

POWER HITTERS
March 24, 2016 - Underhand lob ball and some need lessons now that's funny to some, like ole Don Arndt use to say "just give it a lick".What's better a 12inch barrel? ... More

Achilles Tendon Soreness
March 18, 2016 - Ed,Ice, ice, and more ice worked for me. I would also suggest trying CBD cream, or salve. It's a cannabidiol made from hemp. Since there's no THC ... More

BAT WEIGHT
March 17, 2016 - Some Bat Companies make 25oz bats. I think they are legal. More

face masks
March 14, 2016 - Getting awfully chippy in here.Still my only point is masks are fine, and anybody should be able to wear one if they want, but to mandate what should ... More

legal age
March 1, 2016 - I have been told two different things regarding age. A friend turns 40 at the end of September which is after 40 world's but before winter nationals. ... More

Thrown Glove Makes Contact with Batted Ball
Feb. 27, 2016 - THE CALL: If the tag was made on the batter-runner, he is awarded 3rd base. If the tag was on a base runner on base at the time of the pitch, he is ... More

bat rolling
Feb. 22, 2016 - My local softball batting cages are now offering bat rolling for $25. How much more distance could you expect and would it hurt the bats durability? ... More

50 or 55 mens
Feb. 18, 2016 - Warren Parks & Rec has a 50+ league that plays on Monday evenings at Halmich Park (13 mile rd between Ryan & Dequindre). A good mix of recreation and ... More

How do we get bat manufactures to still make bats for asa and harder balls
Feb. 18, 2016 - With the new ball (SOME ASA) leagues are adopting. That's leaving the rest of us to scramble for the better bats made before 2016.Even worse our ... More

Your opinion on best Senior Bat
Feb. 21, 2016 - "benji4" noticed your post re: the 32 oz aluminum bats. I have a nearly new Easton CU31 SX-1 34" 35"oz. I hit hundreds of home runs with this and ... More

ASA Playing Rules for Seniors
Feb. 18, 2016 - My Senior League does not separate players by age so we have local rule modifications to ASA rules. I have not been able to locate on-line a site ... More

Intentional walk rule
Feb. 18, 2016 - I've personally umpired Jackbrun during a couple of these games with the player mentioned above. Although there seems to be next to no problems when ... More

Use a plate to touch to score, over crossing a line
Feb. 13, 2016 - As I have played and understand for a run to score therunner must touch the ground on the line or behind the line.If the catcher catches the ball ... More

Sliding into first base
Feb. 11, 2016 - Is sliding into first base legal in SSUSA? More

ASA Bats
Feb. 13, 2016 - I didn't buy the Freak 98. Let him keep if he is so proud of his "used" bat. This is from their minutes from a meeting:There are only 2 bats not ... More

batter's box
Jan. 30, 2016 - As to the above "Why do we even have a batters box"????There is a black mat. Legal height pitch hits mat, it is a strike. Batter must defend that ... More

Foul tip caught by catcher
Jan. 26, 2016 - Straight from the Senior Softball USA rule book.1.29 - Foul TipA foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly from the bat, not higher than the ... More

illegally batted ball
Jan. 25, 2016 - STAFF7.6 • BATTER IS OUT E. When the batter bunts or chops the ball, or does not take a full swing when deliberately hitting a pitched ball. ... More

New Combat senior bat....?
Jan. 25, 2016 - IF the info is correct, does Kelly's also state they will refund your $$$ when the bat is declared illegal? More

solar bat warmers
Jan. 14, 2016 - Are bat warmers legal? I was told by an umpire that you will be ejected from sanctioned senior tournaments if you use them. He claimed it alters the ... More

SSUSA Opens Northeast Region
Jan. 7, 2016 - It is not where you want to register. You still have to have the majority from a state to declare it your state. So any of the new England teams that ... More

Status of the GSC bat
Dec. 22, 2015 - MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL courtesy of the legal system, such as it is. More

volleyball question
Dec. 15, 2015 - Or as long as it's not an illegal add on. ;-) More

carrying bat to first base
Dec. 15, 2015 - I had a player on my team with a habit of carrying his bat all the way running to first and then tossing it as he passed first. One game he must have ... More

Tattoo Nx3 softballs
Dec. 14, 2015 - ASA does not allow a .44/375 ball for championship play so we did not put the ASA stamp on the .44/375. We do have them without the stamp. In leagu ... More

Batter interference
Dec. 1, 2015 - If a batter intentionally reaches out and either catches or touches a legally pitched ball, I argued the batter is out. What is the rule? More

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RULING • WMC 50-Major Matter
Dec. 2, 2015 - Real Deal and Hammer,I just went on the old scout and looked at Tim's screen shot. And the critical piece of the rule is the same as it is today. ... More

Tim's Appeal Denied
Nov. 19, 2015 - Tim’s Appeal Denied. And it should be pointed out that this was Tim's appeal and not MTC's. Thank you SSUSA and Fran for ending this. In denying ... More

Team 1 Sports Fall Camp Report
Nov. 23, 2015 - 2004 to 2008 they were legal for ASA,NSA,ISA, and USSSA. They were banned because the deliberately fooled the compression test. More

Question for SSUSA or any one who might know.
Nov. 12, 2015 - Not so fast, Tim! ... This is going to be hilarious! ... You would be right, UNLESS, of course, there is something else you are also ill-informed ... More

SCREENS IN TOURNAMENTS
Dec. 3, 2015 - I believe (not totally sure) that after the ball is hit, it is legal for the screen to be placed on the ground (knoccked over), so it does not ... More

Why have the mat?
Nov. 2, 2015 - Pitch height is tough. After consistently throwing 7-9 feet, the first time the pitcher reaches 11 1/2 feet it might be illegal.Speaking of illegal. ... More

New Ratings for the New Season
Nov. 6, 2015 - To the disgruntled Dorflingers: Let's set the record straight for all to see...Cornerstone did not add 6 players before World's, it was 3 which we ... More

same team playing in two different age groups
Oct. 25, 2015 - Is it legal for a team to compete in two different age groups for example 55AAA and 60AAA ?? More

Why is this rule not enforced??
Oct. 20, 2015 - Mac33 ... No controversy perceived here! ... Thanks for commenting ... Yes, we hear that theory/argument frequently about the front-edge-strike ... More

Mikens New Ultra II Black debuts.....
Nov. 29, 2015 - Gary Springer...is it possible to explain how a 50 major plus ranked player is able to be added to cornerstones 50 major roster right before worlds ... More

Winter World`s
Oct. 17, 2015 - Dbax, I agree with you. There are relevant comparisons:In the Huntsman, it is well known that many teams show up with non-roster power players far ... More

Is it illegal to glue your endcap back in?
Oct. 2, 2015 - According to the latest Senior Softball Newspaper a player was suspended when his endcap came off and the director detected possible irregularities ... More

Legal bat for play?
Sept. 29, 2015 - This website says that this bat is legal for play in SSUSA. Can anyone confirm if this is true? I have contacted ASP Nation(the seller), but waiting ... More

Original gray Miken Ultra (without center rod insert) VS. current MIken 2 piece endloads
Oct. 5, 2015 - CAT; all you need to know is the original Ultra was banned & never made again while the current 2-piece end-loads are Legal & still being ... More

is the DeMarini Vision usssa senior softball legal
Sept. 20, 2015 - I have a 2015 DeMarini Vision usssa bat, it has the usssa BPF 1.20 rating stamp on it... the bat is designed to be able with an allen wrench tool to ... More

Another Safe or out Question
Aug. 31, 2015 - Webbie25, I feel as an umpire that I am a professional. I do not get paid what the ones do in the big leagues, but I try to hustle, know my rules, ... More

Using one ball for all games
Aug. 20, 2015 - Know what you mean about the Trump Stote. Hit it in a recent tournament on a hot afternoon and fielders kept moving in a step every inning! On the ... More

footwork when pitching
Aug. 19, 2015 - BJ, the words "contact with" should have been inserted after "planted" in..... I was trying to answer the problem kingofmen had about walking in the ... More

Western Nationals 50 Major predictions
Aug. 11, 2015 - Overall, our team had a great time in Sacramento. However, the talk is that we also will not be back. For the love of common sense, we can not figure ... More

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A FULL SWING
July 31, 2015 - RULE 7.6 • BATTER IS OUT E When the batter bunts or chops the ball, or does not take a full swing when deliberately hitting a pitched ball. ... More

15" gloves
July 19, 2015 - i've read the rule for the size of gloves allowed and I'm still not sure, are 15" gloves legal in senior softball? More

SSUSA Needs to review bat rule
July 13, 2015 - EVEN MORE PISSED NOW THAT I WENT THROUGH THE RULE BOOK!A bat with an ASA 2004 stamp is legal for play and clearly has the stamp. So said ... More

USSSA AND ASA BATS?
July 13, 2015 - Just curious which ASA bats are not legal in senior softball? More

diving across home plate line
July 9, 2015 - is it legal to dive across the home plate line? More

Dudley 12" with rattle.
July 3, 2015 - titan - removing the end cap wouldn't have help my situation as the rattle was in the handle, it stopped where the handle meets the barrel. It's with ... More

ARC OF THE PITCHED BALL
June 18, 2015 - SUSA Rule 6.3. The height of a legal pitch must be from 6' to 12' above the playing surface.SUSA Rule 6.14. Illegal pitch. The umpire should call an ... More

courtesy runner
June 17, 2015 - Page 42 says thisH. No runner may return to touch a missed base or one left illegally once heenters his dugout or bench area.Now you would have to ... More

foul
June 16, 2015 - from your rule:1.28 foul tipa batted ball which goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to the catchers hand(s) or glove and ... More

Rules of the game
June 8, 2015 - I need a clarification on a ruling. Batter hits a base hit and reaches first, there are now runners on first, second and third. the team calls time ... More

Bat physics/dynamics question
June 5, 2015 - Cougar, much like a bat. I'm guessing loading a racquet is not illegal in the rules of racquet ball. More

Old stories of bat doctoring
June 5, 2015 - Nancy is right on. Guys would cut off the end cap, ram tennis balls or superballs in and have metal workers weld it back and finish it so you could ... More

ball tipped over fence with no bome runs left, bases loaded, playing rules were walks after no HR Left. what should happen.
May 29, 2015 - Ok fellas I spend some time thinking about this and reviewing the book and have come up with the following.In reviewing rule 8.4(7) on page 46 I saw ... More

Bat Thrown Out Of Tourney, Why Not Player????
May 19, 2015 - A bat was taken from a player this weekend in Loudon County Va as the tournament director deemed it illegal. The end cap came off during a hit. The ... More

In Need Of An ASA Bat
May 18, 2015 - Well I need to buy an ASA approved bat as it appears my Worth Legit is not legal in ASA play. What are some of the best ASA approved bats out there? ... More

Can a female be on a mens tournament team
May 13, 2015 - I also assume the girl would need to be ON THE ROSTER.One of my pals plays in the Florida Half Century Tournaments, and due to injuries at a ... More

USSSA STYLE PITCHING IN SENIOR SOFTBALL
May 10, 2015 - I would be against it. Most teams have only one maybe two pitchers. Guys get tired enough without the x-tra movements that go along with u-trip ... More

Outfielder caught a flyball with a first baseman mitt?
May 4, 2015 - I was playing in the Cinco De Mayo softball tournament this weekend and one of my teammate's hit a flyball to the outfield and was caught with a ... More

Major plus problem
April 27, 2015 - There is a lot of problems with softball and they will never fix them all. Here's one for all of you left coasters to think about. Here in the north ... More

Senior bats vs. 52/300 ball
April 13, 2015 - Are the senior bats that hot? If so I'm not sure if I would feel comfortable swinging it. I used the ultra ll when it was legal years ago and that ... More

Big Bat Info
Feb. 24, 2015 - A friend sent me this. Read and enjoy but don't shoot the messenger.1. The best (insert association here) bat varies greatly depending on who you ... More

When can I start to play with the 60's?
Jan. 31, 2015 - If I turn 60 in Aug. can I play in a 60 tourney in March? When am I legal to play 60's? More

Facing one batter
Jan. 30, 2015 - I witnessed this I believe in Phoenix this past year at the World`s. An infielder was warming up the other infielders from near the pitchers box ... More

Endload or balanced?
Jan. 31, 2015 - I know many single and double hitters who hit for a high average using end loaded bats. I prefer end loaded simply because it helps me "feel" the bat ... More

2015-16 OFFICIAL SSUSA RULEBOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE
Jan. 23, 2015 - The following is a list of 2015-16 Rulebook changes made (other than minor technical corrections) ...§1.29 - FOUL TIP - Clarification of effect of ... More

crossing commit line
Jan. 21, 2015 - While your fact pattern probably wasn't what was contemplated when the commitment line rules were designed and written, the runner stopping was ... More

Pitcher safety screens.
Dec. 27, 2014 - here is a rule that was written for a senior league PITCHING SCREEN RULE. A. The screen will directly face home plate within one to three ... More

Home plate Mat size change?
Dec. 3, 2014 - Lets make the mat 34"X34" that way it is the length and width of the legal length bat. LOL!!!! More

Foot placement in batter's box before pitch
Dec. 4, 2014 - guys here is the difference between SSUSA and ASA in SSUSA you can just TOE the outside lines of the box with most of your foot OUTSIDE of the box ... More

Tournament Balls
Dec. 2, 2014 - SSUSA uses the Rock at the SW's and the World Championships both played in Vegas. All other tournaments the Stote is the official game ball. (Texas ... More

HELP---I just don't get it!
Nov. 22, 2014 - smooth01 ... Actually, it doesn't mean that at all ... Please take a look at Rulebook §3.4 E. on page 14 ... "...Resin, pine tar or spray substances ... More

DeMarini Senior ONE Endload
Nov. 26, 2014 - Been Playing With Az Elite Sponsored By Demarini For a Few Years. I Love The One, The Blue End Load. When We First Got Them I Hit Ok, I Bought A ... More

Suggestions for 2015
Dec. 1, 2014 - Leave bats alone unless you want to go thru the same old "illegal bat issues". I understand that some guys still use cheater bats with these senior ... More

SPA v SSUSA
May 11, 2015 - I agree with you totally there are regions and age divisions where it is hard to field a competitive team within the border states parameters. The ... More

When Is It Bat Altering?
Nov. 8, 2014 - YES, I know about bat shaving and rolling being illegal.But what I'm interested about is at the handle and knob side of the bat.Is it ... More

Legal/Illegal Use of Courtesy Runner?
Nov. 1, 2014 - Batter gets a base hit and a fielder throws the ball past the catcher attempting to throw out a runner trying to score. The ball remains in play and ... More

Pitching
Oct. 30, 2014 - I see two potentially different scenarios here:1) If the pitcher had both feet outside of the pitcher's box before beginning his wind-up / delivery, ... More

Team move-ups
Nov. 1, 2014 - paul not once have i ever questioned your roster.i said i don't know your player situation that all my players came from the same city.if 65 major ... More

illegal courtesy runner rule
Oct. 24, 2014 - STAFF---this is part of RULE 8.8 5) An illegal courtesy runner on base is committing a continuing violation and may be called out upon appeal at any ... More

tag up
Oct. 15, 2014 - ASA RulebookRules Supplement Section, Rule 1.K:"Tag Ups. When a runner leaves a base too soon on a caught fly ball and returns in an attempt to ... More

1 and 1 pitch count
Oct. 5, 2014 - Marv,Am well aware of which changed did what and for the why. Huff Puff, I'm almost to first.... Help, I need a runner blue. Remember the moves in ... More

Monsta Senior Bat?
Oct. 4, 2014 - - I was wondering if the Monsta Senior bat is legal for all senior associations. Swung a non-senior monsta recently and loved the balanced feel it ... More

WHO ARE CURRENTLY THE MOST POWERFUL HITTERS IN SENIOR SOFTBALL
Oct. 7, 2014 - I accept them into sr ball as another player with talent. May not be with open arms but it's nice that another pair of seniors from different sides ... More

knob cuff advocates
Sept. 18, 2014 - Agree with above. I use the Grip-N-Rip which I think give you a better grip especially if you drop your pinkie. Been using them for 15+ yrs before ... More

face masks
April 2, 2019 - I wear a helmet with the face mask. Over the last 2 years. I have taken 2 shots off the helmet. Not liners. I get those easy. It was bad hops off ... More

Baserunner Retreating
Sept. 9, 2014 - In young mans ball, USSSA specifically, it's legal. I might be mistaken on this but in SSUSA I believe it's an out. More

SSUSA TRANSGENDER ATHLETES POLICY REVISED
Sept. 4, 2014 - Upon reviewing the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) Transgender Policy, the NCAA policy, California State law, and in consultation with the ... More

You Make the Call - Infield Fly
Aug. 29, 2014 - Similar to the situation in Birmingham, umpire calls strike but when the batter complains she changes it to illegal pitch! lol More

Thrown Ball
Aug. 29, 2014 - On deck batter is legally on deck. My opinion is dead ball when it hit the on deck batter and bases loaded. no out recorded and no additional bases ... More

OFFICIAL SOFTBALLS • SSUSA Rulebook §3.5
Aug. 27, 2014 - There have been some recent competition issues and inquiries about "Official" Softballs for SSUSA events ... At SSUSA administered events, we provide ... More

Foul Territory
Aug. 27, 2014 - 6.11(1) • PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL PITCHESAny infraction of §6.3 through §6.11 is an illegal pitch. A ball shall be called onthe batter. Runners may ... More

What's Legal
Aug. 18, 2014 - Your post does not mention if the League has elected to be governed by SSUSA Rules, but if so, the answer is as follows ... The following Miken Triad ... More

West Coast Aftershock -
Aug. 11, 2014 - In the past, when one of my teams were playing in the Major division, a team through in a ball that was iced. I informed the umpire and he said the ... More

Managers nightmare!!
Aug. 11, 2014 - Big Mike, getting money back from one's bank is not likely in a situation like this. One can put a stop payment on a check BEFORE it is cashed and ... More

Softballs for World Championships in Vegas
July 31, 2014 - And while they have that ball in the opposing dugout, what if they insert the super-duper gyroscope, GPS and heat seeking devices that cause the ... More

Combat Red 10inch EL
July 31, 2014 - Is the Senior Red Combat 10inch barrel that was released several years ago (BPF 1.20) legal to use in Senior Softball?I have heard that it was never ... More

Team needing Pitcher Texas 50+
July 29, 2014 - Live in South Texas and am 53 looking for a team to start playing with anywhere in Texas will travel. Vast experience pitching for championship ... More

Rubber bat knob
Aug. 22, 2014 - I doubt those stupid looking things are legal.They extend the over all length of the bat beyond 34 inches.SSUSA Staff....Input please! More

Ball Fair or Foul???
July 18, 2014 - 1st fair ball 2nd fair ball 3rd fair ball ......... 1.22 • FAIR BALL....A fair ball is a legally batted ball that: B. Bounds over or past first ... More

OFFICIAL SOFTBALLS • SSUSA Rulebook §3.5
July 10, 2014 - There have been some recent competition issues and inquiries about "Official" Softballs for SSUSA events ... At SSUSA administered events, we provide ... More

Strangest play I have ever seen
Aug. 12, 2014 - Sec. 5. ONE RUN SHALL BE SCORED each time a base runner legally touches first,second, third and home bases before the third out of an inning, unless ... More

a person running after he has been run for. Is it legal
June 13, 2014 - Happened a couple days ago. Batter gets a base hit. He reaches first and has someone run for him. Two batters latter he goes into game to run for ... More

One base or two?
June 3, 2014 - Very simple formula: "Last base legally acquired, plus two" ... Nice call! More

Is this altering a bat?????
May 26, 2014 - Chips coming off the graphics I see all the time but I do not see holes that go through to the whole wall.Off hand I'd say since it's not original ... More

Line up and batting order structure
May 22, 2014 - Not really, we can carry 20 and I'm just trying to get as many guys some playing time and do it legally. But weather I need them or not, I have them ... More

ASA Bats
May 15, 2014 - 3.4(3) • APPROVED BATSAll bats marked "1.21 BPF" (Bat Performance Factor) or less, SSUSA approved bats, or bats having an ASA 2000 or 2004 stamp ... More

STAFF bat knobs
May 6, 2014 - what is SSUSA posistion of bat knobs...i know many batters have used the knobs at the end of the bats....now they are using 2...i on the end and 1 in ... More

Cant decide on a senior bat
May 6, 2014 - I heard a couple of players speak highly of the TOC Ultra II last weekend which is available at the Senior Softball Store link. Mikens have always ... More

Pitching masks revisited
May 20, 2014 - Signing a waiver protects the park, TD, or association from nice guys who honor their signature. Here are some things that can't be waived because of ... More

Illegal player
April 30, 2014 - SSUSA what happens when a team uses a player that has not yet turned the age of the bracket said team is in. For example , what if a guy is 49 and ... More

ASA and USSSA bats no longer approved for use in SSUSA play??
April 29, 2014 - That assumption would be incorrect ... The very first line of the BAT POLICY is ..."Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, Senior Softball-USA will license new ... More

Thank-You Dave & Tommy
April 27, 2014 - Playing in Vegas this weekend. There was an umpire doing games at BLD, whom i say as a former umpire displayed very unprofessional behavior in his ... More

Umpire Mistake
April 27, 2014 - Crusher, if I read your scenario correctly the field guy ran out into the outfield to see if the outfielder made a catch or not. In that case the ... More

IS IT A CATCH
April 22, 2014 - You guys are falling asleep out there. I really expected some debate on whether a glove on a persons foot would be considered legal if he used it ... More

cor and compression
April 19, 2014 - THE 52 BALL IS GOOD TO GO AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED....WE HAVE BEEN USING IT THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WITH NO COMPLAINTS......BALLS GET HIT OUT ALL THE ... More

Introducing the latest technology
April 2, 2014 - Webbie, I think I remember hearing about the water bat, but the guy who bought the bent-handle bat for the team (yes, about 10 of us used it, some ... More

Asa bats
March 6, 2014 - Here is some good info on new ASA approved bats that I found on another site:As of October 1, 2012, ASA has changed the way they are testing their ... More

new bat rules
Feb. 13, 2014 - hi everyone, was wondering if the og u2 will be legal in ssusa this year. thanks More

Reebok Barrage update
Feb. 5, 2014 - QUESTION:Since the 2nd batch is a changed formula, it is a different bat. Does that mean it has to be retested and approved by SSUSA and added to ... More

2000 Freak 98
Feb. 4, 2014 - Excuse me sir, I believe you have an original Freak. Its says Freak no 98. It has the ASA 2000 stamp at the end of the barrel and USSSA 1.20 and yes ... More

Bat Warmers (Sleeves and Such). Any rules against using them?
Jan. 28, 2014 - Found this from Message Board in 2011. http://seniorsoftball.com/?messageboard&viewby_thread=70441&message_topic_id=rulesSee response from SSUSA ... More

Runner Hit by Batted Ball
July 15, 2014 - A fair ball is a legally batted ball that:A. Settles or is touched on or over fair territory between home and first baseor between home and third ... More

Swing Makeover #12.Using a Double Knobcuff for max power and the 70's Senior Bomb Squad from St. Petersburg, Fl
Jan. 17, 2014 - Is that double knob legal for tournament play? More

GSC Bat - Status
Jan. 16, 2014 - Question: if the GSC bat goes into production this year it will have to meet the new bat policy rules for SSUSA, so then my assumption is if anybody ... More

Bat experts-I need advice
Jan. 14, 2014 - A young man that works at my health club has put together a team of young 20s from his baseball and college days and they want to enter the world of ... More

Is Pitching Mask mandatory
Jan. 14, 2014 - Just curious, why are you now legislating personal choice? Besides himself, if the pitcher chooses not to wear a mask and gets hit who has he hurt ... More

Bat policy
Jan. 21, 2014 - SSUSA. Please clarify. I realize the policy indicated that the new policy referenced only those bats new in 2014, but the Dirty and the Ambush were ... More

where are all the pitchers
Jan. 20, 2014 - DOLFAN: I also like to walk the box as it allows me to have more control of hitting the pitch I want, ex. a low pitch becomes chest high when one ... More

Shaved Bats
Dec. 29, 2013 - This is just more of the same in the discussion of senior bats and why some are adamant about not changing the bats and balls to make the combination ... More

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Jan. 23, 2014 - the answer: We are certainly not prohibiting you from participating in the TOC if you are otherwise eligible to be legally added to a team under the ... More

Rules Committee Minutes
Dec. 18, 2013 - Here is an excerpt from an article by (trans-gender athlete) Donna Rose that appeared on CNN.com in December, 2010 ... While there is much more in ... More

face mask rule
Dec. 15, 2013 - As a pitcher myself, I personally like the idea of a narrow pitching lane. If the ball is hit over the pitcher without touching him then it's a ... More

Time to eliminate senior bats
Dec. 14, 2013 - I would really like to know where all these HRs are flying out of parks hit by little guys. I just played 7 or 8 games in the winter nationals in ... More

ronharp2
Nov. 28, 2013 - Hitting the bat with anything other than a ball makes it an illegal bat, strictly speaking. As does rolling and innumerable other things. More

louisville outlaw
Nov. 13, 2013 - new to senior ball this year , is the Louisville outlaw legal?the rule states any bat marked exceeds 1.21 is illegal .this bat is marked exceeds ... More

Miken Senior Bat Review- shich is the best bat of the 3?
April 3, 2014 - LDpro, thank you for not beating "good" trees. The likelihood of getting caught does not go to whether the activity was legal or not.And by the way, ... More

65 AA player playing 60 AAA
Dec. 26, 2013 - According to your chart , as a 60 AAA player you are saying I was playing illegally when I played in the 50's age group ?? More

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Oct. 28, 2013 - Here's one easy scenario: One out ... Runners on 1st and 2nd ... Fly ball to RF caught ... Runner on 2nd legally tags up and takes off ... Runner on ... More

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Oct. 23, 2013 - It looks like even though it is a "senior" league, they require bats with an ASA stamp and rating. The Combat Wanted you bought looks like a brand ... More

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Oct. 18, 2013 - I just re-read the email sent out to the managers again. just to clarify: there were 61 teams in the tourney x $525 entry fee = $32,000 taken in ... More

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Oct. 27, 2013 - A good rule of thumb............players just can't disappear. I don't know the rule for softball, and how interference by the ondeck hitter is ... More

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Oct. 15, 2013 - Thank you Mike for actually answering my question. I too realized this is a major problem when I did a little research and saw how many bat doctors ... More

STAFF Question on the Tie Breaker Rule
Oct. 10, 2013 - Question....I know with the tie breaker rule the last batter takes 2nd base and cannot have a courtesy runner or a substitute until he reaches 3rd. ... More

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Oct. 10, 2013 - Sure, it could be a Vegas thing, but Davy's original post was definitive that those who drank their own water were not affected and the six that ... More

Las Vegas Fields and Umpires
Sept. 29, 2013 - Just wondering how you guys feel about the facilities and umpires provided to handle 480 teams in Las Vegas? I' m wondering if we have reached the ... More

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Sept. 24, 2013 - My Understanding is the GSC P-413 is still Not Legal for Senior Play if it doesn't have the Official Senior Softball-USA Stamp, as well as the 1.20 ... More

r
Sept. 26, 2013 - So every ball that we say is a mush ball is the only legal test balls. The asa dudley advance balls I have last forever and out hits the rock and the ... More

2013 SPA World Series
Sept. 20, 2013 - Lemons:I changed threads to avoid highjacking the other one.First of all, no need for the formalities, Mr Woodroof died in 1962. :-)I still do not ... More

roster question
Sept. 17, 2013 - is it legal for a player who will be 74 during the year to play on a 75 team also can he play down on a 70 team if same class aaa More

Bat Compression Testing Device
Sept. 17, 2013 - In one of the leagues I play in, there is a team of youngsters that has been beating everyone else on a regular basis. Someone complained to the ... More

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Sept. 12, 2013 - Forgot to share, Mike lives in Colorado, so CO, NM, AZ, UT, KAN are legal states who can pick him up. Super ball player and great guy!!!! More

r
Sept. 10, 2013 - here we go again......its not the rock,but the micro cell technology (as they call it)aka MCT balls....they were built to get around the 44-375 comp ... More

Question on Gloves
Sept. 7, 2013 - I noticed on the Home page the Ad for the Worth 15" glove. Isn't that illegal? The rule is confusing but the way I read it, also in ASA, the legal ... More

scoring of runs with new COURTESY RUNNER RULE 8.5(5)
Sept. 6, 2013 - I have a question on scoring of runs with the new COURTESY RUNNER RULE 8.5(5) An illegal courtesy runner on base is committing a continuing violation ... More

You make the call part 643
Nov. 28, 2013 - mnmasters...that is a total falsehood except for one time,and that is for the batter going to first from home.....at all other times a runner can go ... More

r
Aug. 30, 2013 - It would help if we knew what states you are a legal player for. More

r
Aug. 23, 2013 - No legal bat will out perform a legit Senior Bat! They are fun to swing n you just need to find the one that fits your swing! Contact Alan he is a ... More

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Oct. 28, 2013 - I have washed my hands so long ago with GSC that I will be a legal 50 + player in 2014 and looking forward to playing in all SSUSA sanctioned events. ... More

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Aug. 12, 2013 - It is my understanding and I am not sure if it applies to all associations, but I believe it is considered illegal to break in a bat by any method ... More

RULE 1.10 CATCH
Aug. 1, 2013 - thx for the SSUSA staff's answer on the question I posted on B/R IS OUT....and I have one more for you...Your definition of a CATCH which actually ... More

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July 22, 2013 - I would say if the pitcher pitched it it should become legal until defense discovers it.The pitcher should look at every bal that is thrown in the ... More

Tag on Caught Fly Ball Out
July 10, 2013 - In Rules Page 46 8.4(8) D 8.4(8) • WHEN RUNNERS CAN ADVANCE AT THEIR RISKRunners are entitled to advance with liability to be put out:A. When ... More

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July 2, 2013 - Sorry...Idaho...almost all your stuff is nothing new...Your number 1..... Is just remaining Plus and Major as levels 1 and 2.... Fails as a new ... More

r
June 25, 2013 - I had another question if you guys are up to it. I was curious about the bat warmers that I have seen at some of the tournaments that I have been to. ... More

r
June 23, 2013 - At least a decade ago when the DaBomb first came out there was a short run made that were illegal. 'twas either no stamp for SSUSA or BPF was ... More

r
June 7, 2013 - Thanks for the review Fred, I expect more will be coming soon.I had a feeling this product might cross over to the pitching side of the game but Im ... More

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June 5, 2013 - Excuse my naivete and I don't want to bust anyone's euphoria, and I understand the positive psychological effect of swinging what you are convinced ... More

Is it legal
May 23, 2013 - A friend has an original Easton synergy made in USA. It was outlawed in Asa and utrip for a long time now. Is it senior legal, thought it would be ... More

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May 29, 2013 - Jetboy; don't think the original Senior Rip-It was ever approved for use so unless you have some new model your stick is illegal. And yes, it was ... More

Legal ASA bats for Over 70
May 21, 2013 - I am trying to determine if there is an ASA policy to allow bats on the Non-approved list to be legal for players over age 70. Any guidance to ... More

Illegal bat
May 20, 2013 - I purchased a Lousiville Z-2000 End-loaded bat Model SB13ZAE 27 oz and NOW I have been told that the bat is ILLEGAL for use in the over 60 Senior ... More

SSUSA approved bats vs. USSSA and ASA
May 9, 2013 - I just spent an hour on the phone discussing my senior league's ruling on approved bats with my team manager. The vague rule regarding legal bats ... More

1.20?
May 8, 2013 - Been off for a year recuperating from injuries. Are the senior bats labeled 1.20 still legal? Or do they have to stamped 1.21. Thanks. More

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April 22, 2013 - Ozzie, ASA/USSSA approved bats are legal to be used in SSUSA and SPA. The senior bats have more performance ratings than the ASA and USSSA bats. I ... More

P413 revisited
April 9, 2013 - I did have the opportunity to hit this bat today. The guys that I hit with (incl Steve McKinlay and Mango) were hitting balls 400' (they were, I ... More

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April 7, 2013 - I don't think the new USSSA bats are as hot as the old ones. One takes it up a notch, and the other takes it down a notch.I play in a grumpy old man ... More

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April 1, 2013 - Seems to be holding the cracked bat together but doubt it's legal to use in a game.Be good to use a cracked one in BP like the videos on here, so you ... More

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March 25, 2013 - They use the so called hot dots here for events but imo they suck even thought I have seen some go over a 278 fence by 50-55 year old guys. ... More

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March 19, 2013 - I'm with HJ,,, and any of us that have played this game know that it's total Crap for a catcher to make any noise while the batter is in the process ... More

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March 14, 2013 - same as if he was running to 2b...as long as the runner did nothing intentionally to try and block the throw it is play on....carrying the bat is ... More

Talk regarding illegal bats
March 7, 2013 - (This post is intended towards Senior softball only)How big of a problem are illegal bats in our game? Iread many posts on here that infer some think ... More

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March 5, 2013 - MrCG54, You must first determine what bats are legal in the league you play in. If senior bats are permitted you will probably want one. They ... More

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March 4, 2013 - Ultra ASA is good for ASA only, not legal in USSSA. I heard it was made for the 52/300 ball and lacks durability with 44/375. Good to see 800+ swings ... More

Looking for a 50 Major or Plus Team
Feb. 27, 2013 - Last yr was my first yr plaing senior ball just turned legal age , still play at a c/d level ball . just seeing whats out there from Pa, Nj teams ... More

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March 12, 2013 - 44/375 balls are still legal in ASA. Starting next year it will be the 52/300 only, except for senior events, were the 44/375 ball can be used.If my ... More

What's legal
Feb. 16, 2013 - Last year was my first playing senior ball, I purchased a bat on line and checked all the info to make sure it was SSUSA approved. The info on the ... More

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Feb. 13, 2013 - I know this poem is long, hopefully it is ok for the board. I wrote it awhile back and this thred reminded me of it, so here it is. OUTFIELDER’S ... More

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Feb. 11, 2013 - Looking at they bats allowed this am I did not see any of the most poplular bats listed on the good to go list...U2, combat cent, twilight, Ambush , ... More

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Feb. 26, 2013 - Been able to hit with my ASA only approved bat. It really has some good pop. It hits well. The new USSSA approved bats aren't as hot as they used ... More

OG ULTRA
Feb. 3, 2013 - new to SSUSA just turned old enough to play are the OG ultra's legal More

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Feb. 3, 2013 - Hit wrong button, here is the info: Personal Review:WOW is the first thing that comes to mind. I hit this bat with Anthony Kelly and Chris Evans on ... More

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Jan. 24, 2013 - Webbie25, it's established that choosing the "best" is a wide range considering the 8 age groups and 4 levels (32 different groups, all of whose ... More

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Jan. 21, 2013 - Bruce hello.When you decide to get the black Centenarian out please let us (me) know how it hits. I got one last year for tournament play and some ... More

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Jan. 16, 2013 - rightrj1 - 99% of pitchers do pitch under hand thereby "presenting the ball" if you will...of which allows hitters to easily follow the ball from ... More

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Jan. 12, 2013 - Duke-they do make it a challenge. Every odd number inning you have to run the bases backward. Free throws will be awarded to the offensive team every ... More

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Jan. 16, 2013 - bkb555,Stuff like that the city should check up on. Unless, they're getting what they paid for.I can see half the staff it used to be, at half the ... More

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Jan. 5, 2013 - StevePlease don't ever take away the mat. Most umps don't have a clue on what 12 feet is for the top of the legal arc. How are they going to be ... More

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April 8, 2013 - SSUSA Staff: When the pitcher's box was extended in the past, some pitchers were taking two, even three steps forward in their delivery before ... More

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Jan. 3, 2013 - I agree with Jeff on this one (that's scary).My guess is the young guys that have played 1-1 will be more acceptable of the 1-1. The guys that no ... More

pitching gloves
Dec. 31, 2012 - Does anyone know if its legal to use a golf type glove on your pitching hand? Its getting cold and it would be nice to keep the hand warm More

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Dec. 28, 2012 - Why I STRONGLY support the 1-1 no foul after two strikes1) it's boring watching a batter stand at home plate looking for a walk. With 1-1, after the ... More

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Dec. 29, 2012 - Marv, since you're visiting the SSUSA Board, let me just state that if you took some time to Understand Pitching Rules you could also keep your Games ... More

Santa....
Dec. 16, 2012 - Dear Santa,How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope everyone, from the reindeer to the elves, is fine. I have been a very good boy this year. I would ... More

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Dec. 12, 2012 - Wes - This is discussed in SECTION 8 • ON BASE SITUATIONS of the SSUSA Rulebook, specifically at:§8.1 B (on page 54) • When a base runner ... More

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Nov. 27, 2012 - First, all prices have dropped. The scx3 and the scn3 (the extended and the flex) which used to cost up to $400 can now be had for less than $235, ... More

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Nov. 26, 2012 - Either leave the height limit as is, or go to unlimited height. 95% of the umpires do not call the height correctly. Not their fault, it's just an ... More

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Dec. 1, 2012 - if you are taking a PED Steriod or any other illegal type drug to get the edge in softball, your an idiot... Anyone rehabing an injury or told by a ... More

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Nov. 27, 2012 - Tim,1) only ly six Plus Champions being legally allowed on a Plus team until they reach next age group.......OR....If a team that wins 50 major plus ... More

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Nov. 17, 2012 - Curveball, you're probably right. I never had the funds to think about purchasing a DeMarini, so I didn't know they were selling for $300 like my ... More

Update from USSSA National Convention
Nov. 13, 2012 - Just hung up with my UIC who's at the USSSA National Convention. In an effort to be more involved with senior softball & attract more senior teams to ... More

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Oct. 16, 2012 - Mario '' I played league tonight with a 25 to 30 mph wind coming in from left field tonight.l.....On first time at bat I sorta let the wind get the ... More

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Oct. 17, 2012 - In the good old days. People griped about strikes, height low or high, where they hit, and the game was much more subjective. I remember playing ... More

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Oct. 26, 2012 - Hi Stick8-we came in second in 60 M+ to Hollis, how about you?? I understand the point you are making, but the more I talk to people the more I ... More

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Oct. 11, 2012 - Is SSUSA trying to go too far? NoDid they have some problems in LV? YesDid they push to hard? No, SS got pushed too hard by so many teams entering ... More

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Oct. 9, 2012 - We has an Ump at Desert Breeze Friday morning for 60 AAA pool game Titans versus Texas Thunder, that had never umpired a slow pitch softball game!! ... More

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Oct. 25, 2012 - We're over 50, don't move as fast. A lot of us are over 60 and REALLY don't move as fast. Some of us are over 70 and moving fast is relative. So what ... More

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Oct. 2, 2012 - As a manager of a team who will have to play on these fields and reading the comments and then ssusa comments not sure they really care at this ... More

This was a first
Sept. 29, 2012 - We were playing the 51-50 softball team in an NCSSA event.Their third baseman fielded a ball while he spit out the batting gloves he had in his ... More

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Sept. 14, 2012 - Tell me the reasoning behind not allowing sliding at home and in some cases at first base in Senior associations?I understand the fact that sliding ... More

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Sept. 7, 2012 - Look, I don't agree with the rule banning takeout slides; there is at all levels a rule that an umpire can call a double play if a takeout slide goes ... More

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Sept. 2, 2012 - But if the runner does nothing to interfere with the throw but run or slide with a natural motion straight to the base he is perfectly legal. Not ... More

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Sept. 10, 2012 - Some say the Ambush is a re-painted Centenarian, all I can say is --IF SO it is a great bat....I have about 90 swings on my Cent with about (sadly) ... More

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Aug. 30, 2012 - Never heard of a game being resumed in that situation, though I don't know the rules either and maybe this league/tournament has an odd rule. 4 1/2 ... More

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Aug. 29, 2012 - HJ, techinically sure it is subjective, so is a woman's beauty and pornography. But most of us know it when we see it.No baiting at all. I have ... More

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Aug. 20, 2012 - Swing, what you are leaving out is how much they change the fundamental way the game is played. The oldest, slowest group using the liveliest legal ... More

Question for Tim Millette about BLD T.
Aug. 14, 2012 - What's your take on the Longhorns being entered into this. I question it since they aren't even listed as a member team, in NCSSA. (Not in ranking ... More

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Sept. 29, 2012 - Illegally!!!!!On Worth time! More

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Aug. 16, 2012 - Stig1 : "We have never gone backwards when it comes to bats from wood to metal to composite."Ever hear of titanium or even original miken ultra? All ... More

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Aug. 8, 2012 - Some of us who grew up in Chicago playing hi-arc 16" softball move both feet after the pitch is released to get in better position relative to the ... More

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Aug. 9, 2012 - Also played in Boaz.What about the non verbal illegal pitch call. Everyone in the ballpark sees the umpire give the illegal pitch signal,which is a ... More

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July 23, 2012 - My understanding is multiple pumping is only legal in U-trip, though trying it in senior ball for example cannot hurt. You never know what you might ... More

Strike or No Pitch
July 23, 2012 - A little diversion on a Mon., post game. Batter disgusted with strike call steps out of batter's box and walks about 10 feet away. Time out is not ... More

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July 17, 2012 - Thanks Southernson,Please understand this, God's Sports Company has no legal obligation to honor the orders that Gates Sports Company received ... More

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July 16, 2012 - thats when the bat hits the ball not the ball hitting the bat if you stop & let the ball hit the bat thats not a legal hit but all said its still ... More

USSSA bats???
July 3, 2012 - I'm new to the SSUSA circuit, but I was wondering if USSSA bats are legal to use in SSUSA tourneys?Anyone have any input on that?Thanks. More

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June 26, 2012 - OK, Tony-you agree with Gary and hate the 'friggin' SSUSA rules. Why don't you guys get together and start an association with the rules you want to ... More

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June 30, 2012 - i bought a ultra 6 weeks ago. it was dead. i sent it back. they sent me another DEAD ultra 2. with 2 people using it, it has about 250 swings on ... More

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June 24, 2012 - As the Bird-man will attest to....I love the competition!!! You strive to win but you deal with the frustration of losing if that is your lot....As ... More

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June 12, 2012 - You might prefer to get the answer from the board authority, Gary19... But I'd make a "guess" that it is any bat with a BPF over the "98" standard. ... More

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June 20, 2012 - boston, I have learned that I could live with the "courtesy" runner IF the last out had to run. Would get rid of a lot of the currently legal ... More

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June 11, 2012 - Webbie; good the see you are alive and well. As for defending Gary it is his right as a citizen I defend. I don't always agree with him but I look at ... More

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June 4, 2012 - Pricer,Nothing, both are legal, but would you use either in a tournament now? DeBeer SB12LND good for about 6 well hit balls, still have a few in my ... More

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June 5, 2012 - I was pitching at the time.The ball came back in from the outfield on a hit and I hollered for time (like I always do and most others do)The ump told ... More

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June 5, 2012 - i thought it was an illegal pitch so how can it be a weapon unless you dont play by the rules?????????? More

Miken ultra
May 28, 2012 - Is the original miken ultra legal in senior softball ??? More

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May 29, 2012 - This is how "bullying" is defined by wikipidia:"Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect ... More

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May 23, 2012 - Ike, generally there are 3 types of slowpitch softball bats, based on how hot they are. Hot means generally that all things being equal how fast the ... More

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May 22, 2012 - Anything other than hitting the bat with a softball is voiding warranty and illegal in the softball world. You could have the bat broke in in the ... More

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May 11, 2012 - The runner started the play on second so he was not wide at all. Runner's intent was to hit left front side of bag with right foot and then go a ... More

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May 3, 2012 - Nancy, maybe you are speaking as a product of an overly-litigious society, but (a) no one is telling anyone they have to slide, they would just have ... More

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April 19, 2012 - The Peoria Heart of Illinois senior Games Softball Tournament is not sacntioned so no cards are required only a drivers license or some other form of ... More

Austin Texas Senior Shoot-Out Results !!!
April 17, 2012 - Austin Texas Seniors Shoot-Out 1st leg Results !!!To Begin with I like to thank all the players that participated in this overwhelming pack ... More

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May 5, 2012 - OK it is too early in season to tell. I've been playing in one senior league in Northeast Ohio that allows composite bats and have gone through my ... More

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April 19, 2012 - I and I'm sure the pre-order guys are more concerned about meeting the Bat BPF 1.21 standard with legal stamps. etc etc, as well.Still only looking ... More

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April 16, 2012 - Going by what you wrote comes to 58 & change for each of the 6 bats, is a good deal. Other got ripped. They are around but besides S&D is also what ... More

Illegall Bats
April 15, 2012 - Is there a list for banned bats that SSUSA maintains?The only section of the SSUSA rulebook that addresses approved Bats states:"3.4 (4) APPROVED ... More

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April 17, 2012 - Bomber7 in each of your "arguements"there are no screens involved or mentioned. Rhetorically.What would the numbers that you referenced (ASA & 2011 ... More

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April 12, 2012 - Hey BW, good points,, the only thing about going to USSSA level is now you are setting up Senior softball to have many dirty bats in the lineup... I ... More

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April 15, 2012 - Chris, A couple of things....first that yellow Rip It bat is illegal for senior play,yesterday you said all bats were legal,they are not, just ... More

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April 11, 2012 - Scott, I did because they were legal.But keep in mind that back then the associations were not putting in run limits, time limits, PPRs, pitcher ... More

An apology to Gary19
April 1, 2012 - It came to me last night that I have been very wrong about you, Gary. When I think you are just baiting me or other people on the board, I did not ... More

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March 27, 2012 - I just looked at their website, and to me it looks sort of sketchy.Am I correct that knob cuffs are now illegal to use? More

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March 26, 2012 - southpaw,it would mean more cookies for me...LOL......hitman that DOH,LOL is a registered trademark you will cease and desist using it or i'll be ... More

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March 30, 2012 - Walking toward the batter by a pitcher-I have always maintained that should be illegal. Back in the early 80's I actually had a pitcher release the ... More

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March 7, 2012 - Just a bit of info guys. I have been in the business for 20 years and retailers do not want to handle any bat problems. That is why manufacturers ... More

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March 12, 2012 - The ISSA is based out of Manassas VA. run by R.B. Thomas and his family. Events are usually run smoothly but the format is only two play-in games and ... More

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March 17, 2012 - Rich, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree.I chose to see the middle half of the playing field as in play. I chose to see the pitchers ... More

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Feb. 27, 2012 - I see one posted answer is batter is out and another said sub player is out and ejected. Per rule 7.1 (effect 2) it appears the player who should ... More

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Feb. 22, 2012 - Webbie it sure is great to hear that I am not the only pitcher that cannot keep you in the park. I still an trying to figure out how you hit my ... More

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March 5, 2012 - Lets put it this way. I really don't thik there is that much of an end load in any of he bats. Yes all three basically mean the same thing. Fully ... More

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Feb. 1, 2012 - LOL, just wasted nine-plus minutes watching the video. Straight from the fever swamps. Most of the "Congressional evidence" presented was in fact to ... More

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Feb. 1, 2012 - For myself it would depend on a few factors that are basic,valid receipt, proof I sent it in, & lastly is my time worth it and my cost for it worth ... More

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Jan. 6, 2012 - Steve, since you want to go to the ability card, I assume you are playing Major+, or at the very least Major.Read Gary's latest post Steve, and you ... More

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Jan. 9, 2012 - He didn't quite quote the ASA rule properly.Foul ball and foul tip are different animals.A foul tip is not an out unless it's the 3rd strike.A foul ... More

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Jan. 3, 2012 - Gee, I am still out of date, and my wife has been trying to update my clothes since we met 8 yrs ago. :-) Tall white socks like 'they used to ... More

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Dec. 29, 2011 - Agreed about the catchers (though a throw from right does make you blind to the runner); I was taught to show half of the plate to the runner, then ... More

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Dec. 24, 2011 - Gary19, You said it, " Everyone was looking for some edge, as it should be."This is also where the use of the 'senior bats' comes into play... they ... More

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Dec. 20, 2011 - no snow in TC did you get in touch with barb about pull overs got ours three weeks ago or longer.donnie c did you see where ultra 2's are legal in ... More

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Dec. 15, 2011 - I do not play USSSA..I play ASA and SSUSA only. That clarifies due to my not being clear. I can't find any info on the legality for play in either ... More

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Dec. 14, 2011 - I do like the rule as it is. There are limits (nobody can run more than once an inning, you're out if your turn at bat comes around when you're on ... More

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Dec. 16, 2011 - DD, thanks for the name of the park. I thought it might be but didn't want to say that and be corrected...lolcurveball, I was a PU for Ernie's ... More

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Dec. 7, 2011 - Gary, there is always my global warming bat. I've been working on it for some time now. As you swing it, it gathers CO (Carbon Monoxide), and CO2 ... More

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Dec. 6, 2011 - Now we need to classify 'rabbits' by speed. So a certain guy cannot run in a situation because he is classified a rabbit? When will these timings be ... More

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Nov. 28, 2011 - I think many of these analogies, perhaps mine too, are falling short in many ways.hitman, most (all?) restaurants, bowling alleys, and bars don't ... More

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Nov. 14, 2011 - Official ASA Rule Changes Change Women's SP max fence distance to 300' All adult SP except Seniors move bases to 70' - effective in 2013 Men's adult ... More

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Nov. 12, 2011 - Double10, East or West, W.E. Ruth is Major Plus. I have heard from teams that know their players, that they sometimes had a different 5 Major Plus ... More

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Nov. 9, 2011 - Brett: good one!!!My family has cut back big time on spending & we are cutting back on the Christmas presents this year; including travel; trying to ... More

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Nov. 2, 2011 - Omar can't say anything on that right now but that is being looked into by our legal dept. More

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Oct. 30, 2011 - Webbie lets be honest, I was amazed that pitch was a srike but maybe it was lower than the pitch before that was at least 16 feet. I did feel that in ... More

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Nov. 1, 2011 - I'm also adding my two cents worth (hoping to get change, actually!. This is my 2nd year at MB, and while I look forward to the locale, the ... More

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Oct. 30, 2011 - Webbie I am still trying to figure out how you hit my 15 foot illegal pitch in the sun out for home run in left center. As for being safe. I say ... More

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Oct. 24, 2011 - GI-also enjoyed playing you guys, as usual-competitive but I think we all enjoyed it. I could not believe the umpire called that one a strike before ... More

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Oct. 25, 2011 - I cannot tell 12' with a naked eye any better than the umps can, few can. But I have been in cages hitting where I ask the owner/worker how high the ... More

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Oct. 18, 2011 - A similar situation in our fall co-ed open league. The ruling at the time: ALTERED BAT= ILLEGAL. This was appealed and the ruling was upheld at the ... More

Observation
Oct. 15, 2011 - Does anyone think the following is effecting senior ball anymore or less than the youger guys? Does anyone think this is more wrong than right or ... More

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Oct. 21, 2011 - big cat7.........you cannot hit your bat with a cracked ultra. That makes it illegal. I would suggest that you sell it to someone to use in home-run ... More

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Oct. 15, 2011 - I'm reposting the following. It really pertains to all of softball, not just the younger groups. Maybe it should be it's own thread, by all means ... More

ON MY HONOR 3
Oct. 9, 2011 - Never will understand anyone especially a grown man much less a senior ball player who already has the hottest bats made would want to shorten the ... More

TOMAR77........
Oct. 6, 2011 - "This just get's OLD. What is it that those on the Board want to change The Senior Game !?Not the Baseball Game that we all played in our younger ... More

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Oct. 11, 2011 - I have never met Gary before, only have read the post he has submitted on here. Folks, if you feel he belittling you because you insist on defending ... More

legal senior bat
Oct. 4, 2011 - I would like to know if I can use the Worth 454 USSSA bat in Florida for the 65 Winter Nationals in Nov 2011. More

tag up rule timing play
Sept. 30, 2011 - in vegas this past weekend when this situation came up runners on first & third 1 out fly ball man on first did not tag up, man on third tags & ... More

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Sept. 30, 2011 - Lot of hard nose guys out there! We've got a hard nosed guy on our team. In his 70s, his knee is gone, in constant pain, never says anything, hustles ... More

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Oct. 3, 2011 - Gary, do you still use an open unlaced glove? Or wooden bats in league or tourneys? Are you still using the original sock ball? How would you be able ... More

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Nov. 14, 2011 - A couple of weeks ago in my city league, we played some youngsters clearly swinging altered bats. They dropped a 25 spot on us in the 1st inning, ... More

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Sept. 24, 2011 - A good pitcher will "drag their knuckles" when pitching at the low end of the range for just that reason. Do you realize the speed a pitch needs to ... More

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Sept. 16, 2011 - Scott: As for loaded players we follow the SSUSA rules governing this. My T.D. Jerry Smith knows a lot of players names and faces. But not everybody. ... More

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Sept. 13, 2011 - Last year my Over 50 team played in a 4th of July "open" tourney with all younger teams, and we didn't do very well. It was a fundraiser for a local ... More

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Sept. 4, 2011 - So glad that steel cleats are illegal, stopped using them even before they were. Turf shoes allow you to keep your feet from barking and don't have ... More

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Aug. 29, 2011 - stick8, I think that is a great point. I have seen umpires who do not hustle or have a clue on what is going on. A close call is always 50-50. One ... More

Let;s lighten this up Pro football
Aug. 25, 2011 - First off anyone play fantasy football? I do it keeps me in numbers and statistics which I love. If you do chime in. Second living in Vegas ... More

Gossip
Aug. 23, 2011 - I want to say this very clearly. I have no knowledge of any illegal players on any roster of any team that I am playing on nor played for. ... More

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Aug. 23, 2011 - A "true" lover and player of Senior Softball will play with whatever is thrown out on the field and whatever is carried in his bag. Since 2002 or ... More

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Aug. 22, 2011 - Webbie, great point. So carrying the bat is now legal? Yet another example of the dumbing-down of the game. :( More

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Aug. 19, 2011 - not sure but don't see why not,as long as it is a legal substitution. More

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Aug. 20, 2011 - Hit the Gap, thanks for the referral to the Miken HR Derby game. Lots of fun and potentially addicting. My best shot was 606 (which broke a light ... More

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Aug. 19, 2011 - Stick8-as long as the first baseman was touching first-the ump needs to call him out right then. A batter/runner is not deemed to have reached a base ... More

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Aug. 18, 2011 - the tee is the best way as you get rid of a lot of variables.pitches not in zones,wind blowing pitches and etc.i'm testing the bats along with the ... More

Use of illegal player/players
Aug. 17, 2011 - This past weekend I was at a non-qualifying senior tournament in Silver City , NM. This area is a great venue for playing and the people are awesome ... More

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Aug. 13, 2011 - There have always been different levels of steroid use. The stuff that Clemons allegedly used was always illegal. McGwire at the time (19980 took ... More

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Aug. 10, 2011 - MadDog; I'll be there with the Columbus 55 team; with my Bro Perly & GaCMan.You are an advocate of the 52 ball; I am not taking sides with you or the ... More

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Aug. 9, 2011 - Bat Rolling is not Illegal according to the SSUSA Rulebook, if it’s the SSUSA position that it is then that’s fine, everyone now be aware it’s ... More

testing of bats
Aug. 8, 2011 - what do you think about testing bats like usssa does.it would be a way to keep real hot bats out of senior ball,usssa does this,why not have our ... More

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Aug. 8, 2011 - perly,anything in your first paragraph that is done is considered alteration of a bat so there fore making it illegal for play...... More

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Aug. 5, 2011 - i see where your going,and maybe you could have a protest.your are saying he applied the rule wrong as it being an illegal pitch(for excessive ... More

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Aug. 5, 2011 - i see where your going,and maybe you could have a protest.your are saying he applied the rule wrong as it being an illegal pitch(for excessive ... More

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Aug. 8, 2011 - THE RULES SAY ROLLING A BAT IS ILLEGAL WHAT PART OF THAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND? More

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Aug. 2, 2011 - There's a problem with the bracket format for many of the players. There's a problem with the bracket format for many of the teams. It results in ... More

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July 30, 2011 - 4x4, I appreciate your honesty regarding this. I don't agree that asking questions and getting everything but answers have anything to do with ... More

Senior Bats
July 28, 2011 - Why I think Senior Bats will stay!!!I did not vote for SBs; I would like a Player Poll to see if the majority want SBs; but that is "MY" opinion.Why ... More

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July 27, 2011 - Sorry Stick,Yes I will play with whatever is legal. More

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July 26, 2011 - I don't agree with Joe on a number of things, but if you don't think he is an excellent competitor then we aren't watching or playing the same game. ... More

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July 22, 2011 - Pricer, waivers are necessary because SSUSA thinks the current hot bat/ball combo they allow is too dangerous for a pitcher who is closer to the ... More

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July 23, 2011 - The only exceptions as I understand it - If a team from say Oregon is going to say Western and of the 13 players that have qualified with the team, ... More

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July 18, 2011 - Screens (I am no pitcher, so I have NO say) Extra players (if you mean batting more than 11...yes) Bigger Plates: NO, & NO Matt or plate for strike; ... More

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July 21, 2011 - Lecak-I'm sure Dave is in contact with Terry and yes Dave is watching very carefully. But you can see just with the guys that have responded that ... More

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July 12, 2011 - We played on the same fields for 5 hours on Sunday and water is needed. Our team brings our own but when you are there for 5 hours you run low. If ... More

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July 13, 2011 - CSinc, you hit the nail on the head. Protective equipment prevents injuries. Southernson - great points, but one question also directed to Gary 19. ... More

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July 7, 2011 - einstein has a point, probably because he is planning to protest any pitching style he doesn't like to make his point. There should be a ... More

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July 6, 2011 - I can understand voting for a softball ball but, there is no way the senior bats should be done away with untill the game gets the altered bat ... More

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July 10, 2011 - The associations in question would be just about all of them, USSSA, NSA & ASA. Don't know anything about ISA. Unlike alot of folks on the senior ... More

New pitcher we just signed
June 28, 2011 - Southwest Legends just signed a new senior pitcher. Checking with SSUSA to see if we are legal. Good luck hitting this guy. Einstein I think this ... More

Stepping out of the batters box
June 27, 2011 - Seen a number of players this past weekend, including myself, get called out in Lacey, WA for stepping outside (in front) of the batters box during ... More

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June 27, 2011 - Fred, I disagree about the windmill being illegal and I think Gary19 meant it the way you describe it. I occasionally use a windmill, but I am always ... More

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July 17, 2011 - If it was a senior moment that woukld be very scary because this was a USSSA class D NIT. Nancy is absolutley right--never verbally shout "fair". ... More

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June 22, 2011 - There was one more thing. Back about 10-15 years ago we were a very overmatched team playing the best team in Albuquerque-a Class A team. Having ... More

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June 22, 2011 - They have been declared illegal in all of baseball and fastpitch from college thru little league. ... More

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June 21, 2011 - Joe, I don't think this has anything to do with distracting the batter, intentionally or otherwise.It is simple a question of the guy being off the ... More

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June 21, 2011 - I would think it is the other team's responsibility to verify the lineup/batting order.But my question is, if the guys waa allegedly not in the ... More

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June 20, 2011 - I agree with Don. I really felt sorry for our umpire. He was totally clueless, not knowing the difference in an illegal pitch and a no pitch, ... More

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June 12, 2011 - NO - The complete Pitching Regulations are contained in §6.6 LEGAL DELIVERY and §6.7 USE OF A WINDUP in the Official SSSUA 2011-12 Rulebook (both ... More

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June 12, 2011 - With all due respect, SSUSA,if you don't think this is an issue that needsto be dealt with and defined by and for usyou're all getting paid too ... More

Pitching Arc Limits
June 10, 2011 - This is getting to be old very quickly !! The umpires aren't calling the lower "illegal" pitch at 6 feet, as the rule stipulates. It is more like 4 ... More

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June 7, 2011 - I don't think exchanging bats is a good idea. Who is going to pay for the bat supplied by team "A" when someone off team "B" breaks it or vice versa? ... More

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June 8, 2011 - Robert.Let's get this straight.You think those who opposed, protested verbally and vehemently and didn't approve of illegal/distracting/deceptive ... More

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June 10, 2011 - Yes it is legal. More

xReno 2011 50, 55s
May 31, 2011 - Tournament was run very well and officiated very well.Fran, Dave, Corkey, the beautiful woman who sells the ringset al were in typically gracious, ... More

illegal bat/altered/shaved
May 25, 2011 - I'm a young player in this league. 50 and over,I want to approach Board of Directors. Please advise. What is the best way to deal with a player ... More

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May 27, 2011 - I don't buy for one second that composites have driven 1000s of players away. I have not been told by a single friend that they quit because of ... More

No illegal runner penalty?
May 25, 2011 - Bases loaded/NO outs. Batter hits deep fly ball to LCF that is caught for out #1. All 3 runners move up (3B scores - men on 2nd and 3rd). Batter ... More

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May 20, 2011 - I think the rule 3.4(5) definition for "altered bat "..is considered altered when the physical characteristics of a legal bat or ball has been ... More

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April 21, 2011 - Old school thinking has us measure performance in simplistic terms of the ball hit in the sweet spot with a certain exit speed. We will learn that ... More

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April 19, 2011 - Capt Kirk.......we told those guys they shouldn't use those balls, LOL............honestly......those were legal .44/.375 stamped balls in the ... More

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April 18, 2011 - puppy, no need for a "preemptive (that's okay, you might get that right sometime) strike". You are the one with the history of avoiding direct ... More

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April 7, 2011 - Omar: You bring up a good point. One I'm sure adds to the overall discourse. In any discussion I have had on this subject safety was always the issue ... More

Easton Synergy SCX2
March 30, 2011 - Been away from the game awhile and see that Easton has come back with Synergy SCX2. Is this bat legal for use in SSUSA play? What if any Easton bats ... More

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April 1, 2011 - Gary, I think they just gave in to the dark side. Seriously, when the first Miken came out, it was way, way beyond any previous bat as far as power. ... More

So there's no penalty for that..........
March 20, 2011 - Interested in your perspective, and of course the correct ruling. Here's the situation:Runner on second, batter at the plate flies out to RC, runner ... More

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March 18, 2011 - I was just looking at yet another screwy thing that can happen for yet another screwy rule.Since there really aren't that many guys who are going to ... More

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March 17, 2011 - You might check to see if it has association stamps on it if an older bat, because most that enforce their own regulations would require it on the ... More

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March 18, 2011 - 386: The Vectra seems to be the hottest ASA or USSSA legal Reebok bat we have. It is available and is a bit more expensive than the Melee but it does ... More

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March 11, 2011 - Like I said in the earlier post the iCAP will solve the problem. If a bat is rolled, shaved or cracked it will detect it. It will tell you bat speed ... More

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March 8, 2011 - I play in a senior league in Elgin, Illinois. It is 1 age group 50 and over. They have several nights of try outs, hitting and fun games for the ... More

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March 7, 2011 - Hey Maverick and pitcher55....i guess you haven't bought a bat lately..as the senior bats are approx $100 cheaper than the so called 1.20 legal ... More

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March 1, 2011 - Gary, I would love to take it to lower scoring games. We were at the city mtg. for the Senior softball league for our city. I mentioned going to an ... More

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March 3, 2011 - It is my understanding that the 40's didn't get in any games and were given a couple options for refunds. The team managers usually are the ones who ... More

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Feb. 28, 2011 - The point for me is Im not going to pay $200.00 for a non warranty bat a get maybe 50 swings on it($4.00 a swing) and I can get the same results from ... More

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Feb. 19, 2011 - Every association has their own rules and when you are sanctioned by that association you follow their rules. In league ball you can somewhat alter ... More

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Feb. 14, 2011 - Grey Dog, There are companies manufacturing composite bats for seniors that are legal and acceptable to majority of senior softball organizations but ... More

Miken Titanium Bats - Is it Legal for SSUSA
Jan. 31, 2011 - Guys, in a cost saving move - I have been taken BP - exclusively with a Miken Titanium Bat (Ebay Special 130.00) It does not have as Much POP as a ... More

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Jan. 22, 2011 - WOW..... Calling a bat originally designed & produced in 2002, "latest technology" is a bit of a stretch don't you think?Personally, I don't get why ... More

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Jan. 23, 2011 - Yes the new Blue MM Gear 2 is the same bat as the yellow one. The reason for the changes is the new 1.21 spec that the SSUSA wants stamped on the ... More

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Jan. 20, 2011 - I have explained this before. If part of a product (barrel and Handle) is made outside the USA and another part of the product (cap) is made and or ... More

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Jan. 21, 2011 - Webbie thanks for the props but I don't think I'm on top of everything. Just when you think you've seen it all a play will happen that defies logic. ... More

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Jan. 21, 2011 - not sure stick,once he has been forced how can he stay and impede a throw to first....now if he is close enough to attempt a break up of the double ... More

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Jan. 17, 2011 - FOFO: great question! Here's what works with me. Guys are having a couple of beers and snacks after a successful tournament. They start reflecting on ... More

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Jan. 9, 2011 - I HAD THE SAME PROL WITH MY RED ONE(A COUPLE YEARS BACK) AND CALLED ANACONDA ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD TO EITHER SEND IT BACK TO THEM FOR REPAIR(4-6 ... More

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Jan. 9, 2011 - birdie If you can find the original orange crush, the one rated 100mph with the 2000 asa stamp you can't go wrong. It is still legal. Stay away from ... More

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Jan. 12, 2011 - Jose, my concern (and it is a concern) about shrinking interest in softball is not just based on fewer leagues/players in California or in Texas (as ... More

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Dec. 21, 2010 - Thanks Omar; yes, PeeWee and I are still friends.Years ago, I carried a pick-up team to a 35/over tourney here in Alabama. We were all in our 40's, ... More

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Dec. 20, 2010 - Mr. Manassas: good point; anything can be abused. How many guys have had open heart surgery; knees, hips & are limited to a little action; not full ... More

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Dec. 19, 2010 - I like the plate as a strike because the true strike zone is the area above the plate, shoulder to knee and it seems that in order for the ball to ... More

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Dec. 18, 2010 - RIK-I do believe the drinking rule takes precedence on my agenda for next year to get it legalized!!I do agree that HR outs are painful. I would like ... More

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Dec. 21, 2010 - Tater50, I see the 'pitcher' part as hypocritical is using insurance as rationale. Why get started with the better bats then for one. Why do nothing ... More

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Dec. 15, 2010 - Just out of high school (1971) a bunch of guys put together a team. We played in Dearborn,Mi. with open fields,wood and lead pipe bats, steel ... More

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Dec. 15, 2010 - C'mon Dirty, I can't believe you haven't played on some fields that have the rubber sticking up in spots. It is needed in fast pitch, yes, but ... More

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Dec. 14, 2010 - I'll play with whatever is legal and approved.The only time I got really wacked was by a 52 hopper in ASA Nationals that wasn't hit hard but did ... More

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Dec. 13, 2010 - Your wrong. Some do. We have what I call the good ball & bat league. Legend Centerfire 2, 47\525 balls with any legal senior or regular bats. More

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Dec. 9, 2010 - Just-a-base-hitter-see 'rules of the game for complete list of changes.Jawood-1-1 was voted down because they implemented the extra 5 minutes to get ... More

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Dec. 7, 2010 - If 15" is legal in seniors than yet another silly senior rule. Why do seniors need this? More

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Dec. 2, 2010 - taits and einstein, your perspective on the associations intrigues me. I have never dealt directly with them—I'm not even that familiar with some ... More

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Dec. 3, 2010 - How about I buy and use my bat and you buy and use your bat, if you get caught with a illegal one, then you pay ther price, whatever that price is ... More

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Nov. 30, 2010 - no it was tested and was legal till 1 jan 2004,than banned for ASA play.kenny is your league just ASA stamp only,the ones i play in up here are like ... More

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Nov. 28, 2010 - Thanks to men like Gary Tryhorn,Noel Lanctot and A/C Linde,and Pete D'Avignon in Northern California for theircharacter, consistency and effortin ... More

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Nov. 24, 2010 - Guys, I understand all that. But ultimately it is the pitcher's choice. And no, I don't know that lawyers will get involved. Each and every ... More

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Nov. 20, 2010 - No one cares or should about someonewho isn't responsible enoughto be accountable for his/hernegative actionsand whatever they have to say.They're ... More

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Nov. 15, 2010 - We all know and can seethe gutless coward you are.It's SSUSA that is complicitin your incrimination, morallyand probably legally, too.This isn't ... More

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Nov. 6, 2010 - Good thoughts. Three division is all that is needed. Can't have any bat goes in the Major, still needs to be legal. More

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Nov. 2, 2010 - When will the majors start using Mikens so they can have the same fun that the senior softball community has had think of a drug induced Barry Bonds ... More

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Oct. 30, 2010 - As a pitcher over the decades, I have lived with different height limits on arcs. In my experience, the ump who has difficulty discerning whether a ... More

PHEONIX - UNKIND TO SPA CHAMPIONS
Oct. 24, 2010 - We Just completed our Tournament run in Pheonix, AZ 55 AAA Division. We went half loaded into a good tournament as got the welcome response the a ... More

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Oct. 20, 2010 - Not sure but I think if LVSSA did not allow the bat it would be because they are going by the old rating of 1.20 bpf. The new SSUSA senior bat ... More

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Oct. 27, 2010 - JBTexas we did pick up three players all rated 60aaa we had guys drop out because we didnt get rerated so this ment we wouldnt have enough to play ... More

SPA Winternationals in Pensacola
Oct. 4, 2010 - We had a great time, finishing about 6:30 Sunday evening. This was the first time that I played at the JR Jones fields instead of Exchange Park. It ... More

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Jan. 16, 2011 - Ho, here’s where I am coming from:Go back to 2000, before the age of composites, and find some large clubs or leagues or associations exclusively ... More

new bat for seniors
Sept. 24, 2010 - After I was sent this bat, I just got a call from a engineer buddy from Ohio..........trying to design a composite bat that "all" seniors can ... More

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Sept. 15, 2010 - I've protested the use of illegal bats and crummy balls by not attending either ASA or USSSA nationals. Haven't gone in 7 years and don't miss them. ... More

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Sept. 13, 2010 - Off hand I'd say there is favoritism used on that to some extent.But being a private site as it were, they hold the controls for censorship which ... More

What bats are legal in senior ball?
Sept. 12, 2010 - I have a combat lady virus that is 1.20 certified. Would it be legal to use in ssusa? It's also 33/26.Thanks More

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Sept. 3, 2010 - curveball, what do you mean by maintaining contact with the ground? I have not seen any pitchers jumping in the air before their release, but I have ... More

Altered bat????
Sept. 2, 2010 - Most new bats have a plastic wrapper on the barrel of the bat. If a bat was used in a senior softball tourney with the wrapper still on the bat, ... More

Protective equipment for the pitcher
Sept. 2, 2010 - First of all, I am a pitcher from Ventura County in Southern California. This is significant because there aren't many ASA or USSSA Tournaments in my ... More

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Aug. 25, 2010 - Our league has HOTTER bats with all the illegal loading going on by the youngsters. At least with the U2 in the seniors you know what you are facing ... More

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Aug. 24, 2010 - Thanks again Joe an your kind words towards the Longhorns an myself. We are going to give it our best in Vegas. Keep your passion towards the game an ... More

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Nov. 2, 2010 - I'm talking about legal jurisdictions. Now your just gettin crazy! More

Slide or give up
July 28, 2010 - I was playing third and a base runner was trying to advance to third. A good throw to me in plenty of time and I tagged him as he crashed into me. ... More

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Aug. 1, 2010 - A lot of stuff here guys, but the main 2 issues seems to be bat cheaters and the balls that Einstein prefers to utilize(what a shock, LOL!). Mad dog, ... More

Illegal bat use is moving down as well
July 26, 2010 - Down in age it seems anyway. (Given bat size & weight mentioned) Good bats as well.CL post in the Bay Area. Sunnyvale area code ... More

Illegal swing of the bat
July 25, 2010 - I'm a right-handed batter so we're in the 6th inning with 2 minutes left and guy on 1st I'm up so the pitch comes and at the last second I choke up ... More

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July 25, 2010 - I do not mind the 1-1 count IF the umpires KNOW what 6 and 12 feet actually are. In Dalton, last weekend my first at bat of the tourney (SPA ... More

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July 23, 2010 - I have read positive as well as negative reviews on the bat. The bat reflects the legal 1.21 BPF stamp which would on the face of it be legal in ... More

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July 7, 2010 - KEP - The SSUSA Rulebook does not address this specific fact pattern, but we believe the umpire made an incorrect call. In cases like this one, ... More

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July 8, 2010 - I don't understand how the last sentence in this rule applies. If the illegal courtesy runner is out, then isn't the original runner out, and not ... More

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July 3, 2010 - If you need to be "redefined" at our age there is a serious problem.Bob, again I will say, yes I'll play with whatever is legal and available. When I ... More

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June 28, 2010 - No mention of a BAN do I think I made, but rather why has their been no improvements as to controlling the Dr's, or illegal bats out there. The chips ... More

1st Annual Paul Sonner
June 23, 2010 - 1st Annual Paul Sonner MemorialThis will be fun Guys Mens 40 and over,also mens E mens c/d and co-ed. All Divisions 5 home runs and EQ,3 game ... More

Food for Thought
June 16, 2010 - Food for thought:Let's put the seniors in jail, and the criminals in a nursing home.This way the seniors would have access to showers, hobbies,and ... More

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June 4, 2010 - Capt - I have a -5 (34/29) Lvlle TPS titanium thin wall with a NITROGEN BLADDER in it that was actually NABA legal 9-10 years ago (baseball). This ... More

Stick8
June 3, 2010 - After seeing your first post on the "confiscating" thread I was curious. Where did you see the rule that a bat with chipped paint was illegal? I ... More

Should a bat be confiscated
May 30, 2010 - While at the USSSA Conference tournament in Marietta this weekend I got to thinking, why doesn't a senior associantion confiscate a bat when a ... More

The Game Of the Future?
May 29, 2010 - Here is one scenario of where senior softball will be by 2015, perhaps sooner.Someone will successfully sue a municipality for an injury to an ... More

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May 27, 2010 - There was a time illegalities were dealt with... By the manufacturers and the assn's. Seems this is no longer the case. WHY is a good question for ... More

Good stuff v the risk and the game equip used, et al
May 27, 2010 - Not directed specifically at anyone specific, but hoping that you honestly look further deep within the core of the goings on. I have said it before ... More

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May 25, 2010 - I have a 15" VINCI PRO for $140 shipped. It's as big as they get and still legal.About half broken in but never used in a game, A monster size glove. More

Dead Ball
May 20, 2010 - In Senior Softball other than someone calling for time, when is the play over and base runners not able to advance? Situation: Runner on third, ... More

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May 18, 2010 - I don't respond to many of the threads anymore but this one I would like to add something.Since I run up in the batters box. JohnBob, your problem is ... More

A HONEST ANSWER CONCERNING BATS!
May 17, 2010 - WHAT PERCENTAGE OF TEAMS do you think are using illegal bats like shaved or painted. give me your honest opinion please. we played this weekend in ... More

SHAVED BATS?
May 17, 2010 - we just played our first senior tournament ever this weekend. i need to ask this question. if you dont know for sure, dont answer. i thought i was ... More

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May 18, 2010 - Omar, I played with 18 up this past weekend, HS ball ballplayers up into my age, in a ASA T. It was really amazing what I saw that day. Lightning ... More

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May 26, 2010 - These warnings are and have been popping up everywherebecause people/corporations are lookingto sue just about anyone for cashfor some time now and ... More

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May 11, 2010 - Rod, I made the comment. It is a legal issue, if you as an association chooses to protect 1 player and not another they are guilty in any impact ... More

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May 9, 2010 - Staff I understand your reasoning that there's no reason to slide into the scoring plate but the reason shouldn't be specified as a safety issue. The ... More

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May 10, 2010 - SeniorMan, caution, these are illegal in some associations. They measure too large from the heel to the finger tips, and the web measures too big ... More

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May 2, 2010 - An interesting post for sure. I am a pitcher. This is my 20th year of playing senior softball and yes, it is more dangerous than in my previous ... More

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May 1, 2010 - Gary,Take a look at your area CL. There are 3 rollers in Cleveland area alone. You can't tell me we older guys are the only ones using good bats but ... More

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April 29, 2010 - I have always believed it's the pitcher who should know what ball he is pitching. If the other team calls time out and throws a new ball in, our ... More

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April 27, 2010 - The original gray Miken Ultra (sometimes referred to as the 'Ultra I') is NOT an approved bat for SSUSA sanctioned or administered events. That bat ... More

Tournament in Concord
April 26, 2010 - We had as much of a blast as you can havegoing 0-6 as a team can get in NorCalthis weekend.A very competitive tournament as per usual against the ... More

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April 22, 2010 - FINALLY dirty, you and I agree on something. The National, like The 1st National Bank of Dufer, hell it's only a small town bank, no national ... More

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April 21, 2010 - Still a terrible idea. Why not just reduce the bats?Because so many guys have so much invested in their current bats? That is hardly the reason. I ... More

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April 2, 2010 - Cheating, unlike some other contentionsabout the true conditionof senior softballis a real issue that is not being addressed enough by anyone.We know ... More

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March 31, 2010 - Over the years, on all of the Senior websites, this subject about the Senior bats is probably the hottest topic, and most frequently discussed. Who's ... More

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March 20, 2010 - JB, to me the 2B standing at second base waiting for a throw to come in from left field with the runner coming in completely from behind him is much ... More

LIFE IS FULL OF SURPRISES (sent to me by Russ Arthur)
March 16, 2010 - Two Stories BOTH TRUE - and worth reading!!!! STORY NUMBER ONEMany years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago . Capone wasn't famous for anything ... More

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March 12, 2010 - I would think the answer is yes....unless this is a trick question. Is there a bat that was previously approved by ASA that is now is now illegal?Of ... More

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March 5, 2010 - Stick how is everything. Some laws in Michigan for you since if they are not enforced why have rulesNo man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl, ... More

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Feb. 19, 2010 - You've got to be kidding! This is nothing more than legaleze that allows the paper to carry advertising without having to endorse or substantiate ... More

grey miken
Feb. 14, 2010 - if they r worried about safty, why on earth would you make the original miken legal!! More

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Feb. 14, 2010 - Safety is an issue, but it's also the player. Should any one not have the reflexes agility to play any position with or without protective gear, I'd ... More

knob cuffs
Jan. 29, 2010 - Didn't someone ask about the legality of knob cuffs in 2010?I see that ASA now has approved the use of them:Rule 3, Section 1D Safety Grip: Covers ... More

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Jan. 25, 2010 - thanks for search idea.As for the 'test', in all likely hood, done indoors & no doubt in constant temps. for more unrealistically controlled given ... More

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Jan. 21, 2010 - Gary, I can't speak for your car but my car has all sorts of warning labels... CDC player, GPS, air bags, seat belts, etc.I know that 'being right' ... More

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Jan. 31, 2010 - Looking for a daytime league orpick-up games in Arizona where the Ultra II is legal. During Jan. Feb. and March. More

COMBAT END CAP
Jan. 19, 2010 - I was under the impression that they have fixed this problem...I guess not. What is the best way to legally re-glue the end cap on these or any ... More

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Jan. 18, 2010 - I'd like to add my .02 about the ump @ Aldergate this weekend.. He was absolutely horrible. He never moved from behind home plate the whole weekend.. ... More

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Jan. 20, 2010 - Once an organization picks a piece of equipment as the standard, they now open themselves for legal problems. Noorganization would do this unless ... More

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Jan. 18, 2010 - Comfort. Fits very nicely between the palm and pinky finger when gripping the bat.They have 3 types I know of; the orig cone, then one a little ... More

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Jan. 18, 2010 - dirty, He a MLB pitcher is throwing at 55 feet ihe is no doubt illegal or a giant. mound distance is 60'6" and you need to be in contact with it. Do ... More

SSUSA RULEBOOK REVISIONS 2010 (Final)
Jan. 12, 2010 - The 2010 edition of the Official Senior Softball USA Rulebook will be going to press shortly. In the interim, we are publishing the significant ... More

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Jan. 14, 2010 - Hi, This Was sent to me my a team mate and friend so i will not take credit for it but i do agree with him. I agree the TOC should be in ... More

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Jan. 12, 2010 - LARRY, SORRY ABOUT THE WEATHER, YOU COULD HAVE MOVED TO AZ. AND PLAYED WITH GSF, BUT NO, YOU HAD TO LISTEN TO YOUR WIFE AND MOVE TO OK!!!DBAX, YOU ... More

Waiver or not to waiver...
Jan. 3, 2010 - SSUSA has made a bold and positivestep toward recognizing and supportingthe senior softball communityby keeping a lively ball standardand going with ... More

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Jan. 1, 2010 - southpaw, you are kind of showing my point. For some reason players seem to think they can eyeball pitch height better than the umps, and I just ... More

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Jan. 2, 2010 - Filled out my SPA survey. Not a bad survey. The general comments or questions at the end did not have enough character capability. I was like 350 ... More

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Dec. 29, 2009 - Joe,My question to you would be does the other organizations have younger divisions if they do are they allowed to swing U-2? If not why?ASA, USSSA, ... More

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Dec. 29, 2009 - Completely wrong, again, Robertwith all due respect.Mechanics, proper swingis how you can hit the long ballor any ball well.1.2 bats are legal.USSSA ... More

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Dec. 27, 2009 - There is no need for a screen, rules are back to where thy were. Go play, and quit your crying. Afraid of the darn ball, catch. Screens are fine but ... More

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Jan. 15, 2010 - Well what did we get? Two rules both, unreasonable for purpose supposedly intended for. Both misinterpreted for many reasons most of which were ... More

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Dec. 18, 2009 - Larry, I see what you are saying. Personally I have not seen many catchers taken out because of the "slide or give up" rule whereas I have seen many ... More

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Dec. 15, 2009 - Gary.If you make the pitching arc3-12 with faking, bat 10 no subbing,1.2 bats with what the 44x375 balls usedto be a couple of years agoor Trumps MCT ... More

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Dec. 11, 2009 - By the way, to answer your second question unless you are playing Utrip you just sit back and take the flat (illegal) pitch. More

SSUSA Rules Committee 2009 • Supplemental Information
Dec. 8, 2009 - For the purpose of further clarification, staff is providing this supplemental information in the same order as the Rules Committee considered the ... More

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Dec. 11, 2009 - wood every major team we have played against this year have players from more than 2 states and even canada.3 teams we played more than once had ... More

My take on the outcome of Nashville
Dec. 5, 2009 - Technical rule clean up should be goof if they got all of them, there were many.Shall" get them means you do their job imo. We pay to play not ... More

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Dec. 6, 2009 - JDL,That's a solution I would favor because we could use our legal batsand lively balls, open up our swing dynamics to include the middlewithout ... More

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Dec. 4, 2009 - Joe,Yes I was there but only attended one morning session when ppr rule was discussed along with illegal bat issue.After lunch break only voting ... More

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Dec. 8, 2009 - Can we all agree on one thing, let's don't ever again refer to this stupid rule as a Pitcher Protection Rule. It didn't protect one pitcher under ... More

SSUSA Rules Committee • 2009 • Nashville, TN
Dec. 4, 2009 -

Procedural Overview

The SSUSA Rules Committee met in open public session for 2½ hours (1:15–3:45 PM) on Wednesday afternoon, December 2, ... More

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Dec. 4, 2009 - Wes:You heard correctly. The PPR has been replaced by the Middle No-Hit Zone, or MNHO for short. They can call it what they want, it still does not ... More

Another bat/ball thread
Dec. 3, 2009 - Ok, with all the talk about "dangerous" bat and ball combinations, what are some of your local league/associations rules about bats and balls?Our ... More

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Dec. 3, 2009 - i do think you guys are stretching it bit on the 18-20' pitches,i hardly ever see that when playing 6-12',what i do see is more of it being like ... More

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Dec. 2, 2009 - BW, I was referring to the total amount of debt we have added to our nation and over just a 1 year period. Some necessary but for the most part we ... More

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Nov. 28, 2009 - Hitt2,Great Holiday season to you and wife as well. Stay Healthy.Advantage up there lower age provides foot in door, all bats is good, but from what ... More

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Nov. 27, 2009 - That's illegally end loadedor shaved bats.Still 5 per cent or less for me. More

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Nov. 27, 2009 - Webbie25,I doubt it will be T of choice even thought about half the fee cost, (275-300 avg) for now at least. They do not use same ratings ... More

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Nov. 27, 2009 - why dont you guys talk about important things the good teams arent going to use illegal players so they wont win anyway.I would be very surprised if ... More

if we make hitting good balls with good bats impossible...
Nov. 24, 2009 - We make cheating rebelliously cooland warranted in order to ensure having a good time and not being punked by the other team if they pull them out.I ... More

Penalty for illegal versus an altered bat
Nov. 24, 2009 - Should they be the same? Illegal bat defined as a bat on the banned list. Altered defined as changed in some manner that changes the manufacturing ... More

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Nov. 25, 2009 - Here's the SSUSA rule:C. When a fielder intentionally contacts or catches a fair batted orthrown ball with his helmet, cap, mask, protector, pocket, ... More

Thanksgiving Week Thoughts
Nov. 23, 2009 - Reflecting on 2009, I attended three funerals of senior softball friends this year. In their memories and the memory of many others, maybe we could ... More

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Nov. 19, 2009 - Einstein those are interesting questions you raise. My take in the order you asked them:1)Teams bringing balls is OK as long as they're the same ... More

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Nov. 16, 2009 - I would agree with Einstein to a pointHe says good ball and I agree with thatThe Stote 44/375 is a good ball but I would say nothing any hotter. ... More

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Nov. 18, 2009 - #19As for Einstein not being nice in private or off the field, I'd have to say from all me interactions over the last 12 years or so, have all been ... More

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Nov. 16, 2009 - Very interesting thread. I think everyone admires the ump who hustles, who knows the rules, who is consistent. I want to chime in on changing arc ... More

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Nov. 6, 2009 - The law is the law, and slander and libel is illegal. You have hurt many good hard working people outside of this comminity and continue to do so ... More

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Nov. 2, 2009 - Gary:I would hope that this is a major topic in Nashville, because not one of the versions enforced has "protected" a single pitcher. Simple ... More

ball and bats facts,kinda of long
Oct. 30, 2009 - this is some good reading here.its being posted here with the approval of the person who sent it.now i know some of you already have seen it.if ya ... More

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Oct. 30, 2009 - dbax why do you think MLB doesn't use them.companys just push the limit to far,then go say yeah but it was legal according to what was out,just like ... More

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Oct. 27, 2009 - It was about 3 or 4 years ago. The player used an illegal bat and was tossed for the game. The team did not have enough player and so we won by ... More

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Oct. 26, 2009 - Hernandez,You and I both know Ike has illegal stuff going on, but what ASA doesn't know, obviously doesn't affect it. Some good teams were, at Paso ... More

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Oct. 19, 2009 - A tough decision for all the players. For myself only I think playing exhibition is worthless even for the love of the game & if had the money to do ... More

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Dec. 29, 2009 - Spoonplugger,Me too and I'd sign a waiverand so would most of usto not sue an Association forany damages coming from batted ballsto keep our game ... More

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Oct. 14, 2009 - It's hard for me to tell by just looking at a bat. For me the Utrip bats broke end are just 10 to 15 feet below the Ultra bats. I hit 300 balls a ... More

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Oct. 16, 2009 - Raise the arc to 15 or 20 feet and the pitcher will have plenty of time to back up and give themselves more time to react & field batted balls.It ... More

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Oct. 17, 2009 - Gary,Things were going (game wise) pretty darn good until ASA got they're asinine ideas into the game banning of bats, and down grading of the balls ... More

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Oct. 13, 2009 - Dirty:I get your point about screens on the field, but there is no shame in using legal and available protective equipment. The game is not altered, ... More

When is old enough to shave?
Oct. 12, 2009 - Just got off the phone with the infamousStoneman and we were talking aboutshaved/altered bats in seniors.It's still my contention that theyare hardly ... More

Shaved and not stirred...
Oct. 12, 2009 - Just got off the phone with the infamousStoneman and we were talking about shaved/altered bats in seniors.It's still my contention that theyare ... More

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Sept. 30, 2009 - If your "qualified"players can't make it, you should stay home! Granted "things happen" so deal with it. Why should another "real" team have to play ... More

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Sept. 20, 2009 - Hypothetical:You have player X who can hit the ball well, lets say consistently to 275-285 on a 300 field. After 8 tournaments & say 300 at bats ... More

Used 2009 Demarini Juggernaut Geezer for Sale or Trade
Sept. 16, 2009 - I have a used 2009 Demarini Juggernaut Geezer for sale. I bought this bat brand new online and didn't realize it was a "Geezer" or that it made a ... More

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Sept. 17, 2009 - there ya go again joe,misrepresenting me,i have not one thing to do with any company or mfg of equipment.i play all assoc's ... More

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Sept. 15, 2009 - Ok, I'll agree on that. 2 separate subjects, yes but seems to me that for the most part you compete against each other all the time bet argue about ... More

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Sept. 10, 2009 - Hey Joe. Is it "fickel" or "fickle"? I guess were are fickle even about spelling! bash is getting in to his BLACK Lincoln L.S. with New chrome ... More

Long read but I think we all can use a GOOD laugh at times.
Sept. 4, 2009 - BUFFALO GAP CHILI COOK OFF..." If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an ... More

how should illegal bats be handled
Aug. 31, 2009 - Yesterday in the northern championship in Lansing, MI, I watched a cap come off of a bat that a motown player was using. The other team manager ... More

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Aug. 28, 2009 - I have been using the Evils for the last 5 yrs and have had very good results from them especially when they switched to the Microcell X2's. If I ... More

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Aug. 16, 2009 - Supposed to be.What's going on Gary, you going to buy another "special" bat,Not special, just legal for that league or tournament I'b bet. Enjoy it. More

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Aug. 16, 2009 - BruceAZ. If you read page 30 SSUSA 2009 Rule book, I believe that will explain it all. Your 60M+ was not legal, but then again I have seen stranger ... More

You make the call !!!!!!!! Help please.
Aug. 14, 2009 - Local league has a rule that all players must play complete game on offense and 5 innings on defense. Current local rule has no penalty called out. ... More

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Aug. 13, 2009 - I don't care what ball we use. If there are not any HRs, the tourney suffers and revenue drops thus creating change. IE ManassasI hit HRs and would ... More

Should Umpires Be More Aggresive to inventory Bats before the game
Aug. 8, 2009 - I was in a 3 day weekend tournament in PA, I took a quick look at bats leaning against the fences of opposing side, and noticed a couple of illegal ... More

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Aug. 7, 2009 - MM is not legal at BLD in Cathedral City, CA More

ISA site suspension info, good as is, lacks validity or reason (I feel).
Aug. 3, 2009 - ISA's web site has one great piece of information posted, SSUSA should also consider as a page here.The ISA connection with SSUSA is very close and ... More

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July 29, 2009 - Height is not mentioned only the width and length 2x6...and actually striking the pitcher...But did some have very many different interpretations of ... More

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July 27, 2009 - OK we had this come up at peach state classic so we called Mickey the acting UIC this is how we called it. 1. batter gets on 2. courtesy runner needs ... More

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July 6, 2009 - A pitcher can do anything he wants until the ump calls the pitch "illegal". And they don't always catch everything. More

Boombah Senior bat
July 4, 2009 - Some might be concerned about the new Boombah senior bat because they cannot see the 1.20 bpf on the bat. First of all the stamp is there but ... More

Shaved bats & PPR
June 29, 2009 - For all of you guys that think getting rid of the Senior Bats is the way to go. I played in a tournament in Big League Dreams this weekend, where ... More

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June 24, 2009 - I don't know to many details. What I do know is the bat is not ASA or USSSA legal. Also the bat is not made by CE or Combat. I know this because I ... More

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June 17, 2009 - I apologize Omaha Chuck i jumped the gun about it being the western nationals. its just after there was bald face cheating in the georgetown,tx ... More

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June 3, 2009 - I'm thinking they were green. I may be wrong. I didn't have trouble seeing the yellow balls.Does anyone remember that about 25 years ago you could ... More

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May 28, 2009 - I was not very happy with the way the tournament was handled. There was one team that used an illegal player, he did not even use his real name on ... More

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May 31, 2009 - PPR = No, Pitching Screen = No. Below is a local senior league rule, " The pitching screen is MANDATORY. At least one-fourth of the pitcher's body ... More

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May 22, 2009 - There's a terrific point made hereby someone and it's worthy of real note.When someone does something wronglike using an illegal batyou go after them ... More

Fastpitch bat legal in slowpitch????????
May 19, 2009 - I know this is a senior board but it also has all the cardinal knowledge about bats with many years of experience and maybe some who even wrote the ... More

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May 22, 2009 - I thought the maximum length of a legal glove for our association was 14" (measured from tip of middle finger to bottom of palm)......Wouldn't this ... More

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May 21, 2009 - I have played this game for 38 years and yes there are players today that still try to get an advantage legal or illegal.Not as many, but too many ... More

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May 16, 2009 - Do you mean the Yellow illegal one? What weight, you need to leave more info. I have my info all over here, so if interested, find and contact me. More

rolled bats
May 14, 2009 - Are rolled bats considered altered and therefore illegal?Can you tell if a bat has been rolled? More

Illegal Bats for Senior Softball?
May 12, 2009 - Probably a short one, but is there a list?Dave AdamsOSC, Washington More

Altered or illegal bats
May 4, 2009 - It is obvious in our local league that requires an ASA bat standard that illegal and/or altered bats are starting to be used. I have asked our city ... More

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May 3, 2009 - You guys are right on.You also need note that these guys like SSUSA and their "partners"are looking past seniors to the 40 and over who've never ... More

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April 25, 2009 - Bruce, I play for Pinehurst Pub. We just got bumped from AAA. And I still don't understand if this legal. The whole point behind the different ... More

Woo-freaking-Hoo! It's about time!
April 23, 2009 - One of my main goals since joining my 50 and over team has been to hit a home run. An over the fence home run, that is. I've a had a few inside the ... More

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April 23, 2009 - Davey, no apologies needed. I am not in the senior bat business. If they outlaw them I will sell what is legal. I also am involved with a usssa bat ... More

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April 26, 2009 - I believe there are some models that do not have ORIGINAL printed on the bat that are legal. The following is from the ASA web site: MizunoTechfire ... More

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April 12, 2009 - Looks like some very good 50 Major Teams will be there. Goodman's is a nice squad and a former Major + Team, watch out for them! My darkhorse ... More

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April 10, 2009 - There is a lot of misinformation out there on acai as its unregulated. The acai berry is similar in make up to a cherry. It has skin, pulp and pit ... More

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April 7, 2009 - A) Safe until an appeal is made because the runner beat the throw to first base. (Just discussed this exact scinerio on Sunday at our local umpire ... More

Miken Turbo
April 2, 2009 - Anyone know in what orgs this bat is legal? More

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April 9, 2009 - barrym. Sounds like you're looking for the original ultraII that had the ASA stamp.Those are hard to find. They were hotter than todays ultraII-legal ... More

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March 27, 2009 - I am a drag racer still!! have a 67 camaro, 1000 horses on the motor and 2 stages of nitrous. Runs 8:30's in the quarter, and is street legal ... More

APOLOGY REGADING MIKEN U2 MAXLOAD >1.20?
March 22, 2009 - My most sincere apologies to SSUSA staff/Org and the entire message board contributors!I have subsequently found out to the recent posting of an ... More

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March 10, 2009 - I agree with those who think that protective equipment for pitchers should remain optional. Ridiculous, objectional legal precedents in other areas ... More

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March 6, 2009 - Curty:I'm one of your dozen pushing to remove the PPR. I started a thread on 2/23 (DBO PPR Protecting Nobody) that had over 25 separate players ... More

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March 5, 2009 - The mat standardizes the ball/strike call leaving the ump to only have to call the corners and the arc. It's alot less subjective and minimizes ... More

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March 3, 2009 - Only stated a fact that all associations have at bat list for bats allowed or not, by what ever age\gender. Nothing special, just legal. More

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March 2, 2009 - I'm with the other respondents who do not know of anyone doctoring senior bats. However, since I play 60s, I'm in the "older" group now. When I ... More

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Feb. 26, 2009 - Isn't higher than 12' illegal? Not saying not to try it, but the "complaining" is legit after all. More

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Feb. 25, 2009 - WOW - I appreciate all of your comments. I'm not ready to advocate a screen on the field. I'm convinced that a pitcher can be adequately protected ... More

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Feb. 22, 2009 - .52/275 can be used in ASA this year, however the .44/375 is still the legal ball. The x-rock will hit well even in the heat and humidity. This is ... More

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Feb. 24, 2009 - I am saying bat models only approved for seniors are special. What else should they be called?Where are you playing that they are legal? Or are you ... More

The Stoneman
Feb. 18, 2009 - > TODAYS BALL WERE MADE FOR 1996 ALUMIN' BATS. GUYS, THESE> R THE FACTS. MAY NOT LIKE THEM. IT'S OK TO SEND AROUND.> > A.) BATS: Bat Companies are ... More

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Feb. 16, 2009 - The ASA rulebook is quite specific about legal glove dimensions. 14" is max, but they even list legal length of specific fingers and web size. I'm ... More

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Feb. 15, 2009 - THJ,Is "About a month ago I had Scott add an "ISP trapfor every Message Board Post ... Something you said or the staff did ? ( I'm thinking ... More

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Feb. 10, 2009 - JC: in my personal opinion, you are addressing a different issue than Jose #12. His concern was in regards to an individual senior player being able ... More

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Feb. 7, 2009 - Dis-agreeing is no problem, many do and many don't. When you falsely made accusations of me and my company you intended to do harm. In your apology ... More

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Feb. 1, 2009 - And 15" gloves are still illegal in senior softball More

Balls
Jan. 14, 2009 - HIT IT: I talked to an old friend from Kansas & the USSSA, man in Florida. The ball used last year was a Dudley 40 cor ball with a 300/325 comp.Jim & ... More

Miken ultra II advanced
Jan. 6, 2009 - Tried to find info and couldn't but found the Toloso on their web site.sewem to recall them after seeing the pics.I had the top 2 ti's shown and ... More

Senior bat vs USSSA bats ?
Dec. 30, 2008 - BYTHE BAY: ONES ANSWER. ( 27 FEET or more.)How Much Does a Composite Bat's Performance Improve as it is Broken-in?By how much might a typical bat ... More

Homerun Rule
Jan. 26, 2009 - Einstein:In regard to your first thread on this post. I'm wondering if your "sadness" is not the result of a long overdue realization that maybe your ... More

I don't care what bats are used......
Jan. 1, 2009 - RE: Pitcher safety, 1.2 bats or not, the type of ball, HR rules, teams moving up or not, etc.I find it extremely puzzling that there are so many ... More

Rule Chaanges discussion
Dec. 18, 2008 - ROBO2: Have you missed the point? Bill Ruthe & Terry H, run SS-USA, with the help of many others.Bill, gets the changes that Bill, wants or needs for ... More

Homerun Hitters/Bats/Defense
Dec. 17, 2008 - A couple of thoughts and questions.Why do we keep the present hot bats if you are so worried about pitchers health and safety.Legitimate homerun ... More

rule changes
Dec. 20, 2008 - Every time I read one of these threads.. I see where somebody says that going up the middle is part of the game...Fine.Let's take away the orange bag ... More

RULE CHANGES...COMMENTS
Dec. 19, 2008 - Miaking a home run an out is akin tomaking a knockout punch illegal in a prize fight.It's still mathematically a contest and can have a strategy but ... More

acia berry
Dec. 12, 2008 - Yes there are many companies out there ripping people off, so be careful. I was a victem of this. I sent for a free sample them they charged my CC ... More

A different DOB structure
Dec. 9, 2008 - Bob Woodroof:Totally agree with your point about not fixing things that aren't broken. I'd also like so see the whining and opining end and a ... More

Question
Dec. 5, 2008 - Would removing the rubberized grip from a bat and replacing it with tape be an illegal modification of the bat? Would it disqualify the bat from ... More

pitcher saftey
Dec. 3, 2008 - Leftie:There are 5-6 senior assns that allow 1.2 bats... there are only a couple that do not... ASA and ISSA (an ASA spin off). They both allowed ... More

Miken SuperFreak
Nov. 30, 2008 - I said I'd report back on the site with any changesregarding the experience I had with my Miken SuperFreak.I have well over 500 swings on it nowand ... More

Winter Worlds
Nov. 24, 2008 - Another bad part of the "rule" oversight is, pitchers are only required to have one foot in the box area, (a good thing) and there are a lot of ... More

New Pitcher Rule
Nov. 21, 2008 - I've thought alot about this since watching the Northwest Masters/Goodman Racing pitcher stumbling around in a daze with a bloody mouth after taking ... More

Inoxicated player
Nov. 19, 2008 - This isn't a whole lot different than letting someone drive away from your home when you know that they are 'over the line'... as far as culpability ... More

Pitcher Safety rule
Dec. 1, 2008 - Einstein... let me know if I have this straight... You want all hot bats and/or balls to remain legal... AND you want the position you play to be ... More

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Oct. 13, 2009 - I am always amazed when players claim that punishing a hitter with an out actually protects the pitcher. Here it is October and we are still getting ... More

New Miken Ultra II vs Ultra II Legacy
Dec. 26, 2008 - How would that be possible, as the Legacy is only legal in senior ball? It is banned in ASA, USSSA, and NSA. More

How to Fix the Tournaments & Rankings
Nov. 10, 2008 - THJ,As for the chip, this was thought of before last year, actually shortly after some of the Dr's were being brought down. But was shelved because ... More

Ultra II
Nov. 5, 2008 - Are all the Ultra II bats the same? I use a couple that were handed down to our senior team because they were considered ilegal in their league. I ... More

Clarification
Oct. 29, 2008 - I am not at all against special bats. I admit I don't understand why they are needed for Seniors, or whose idea is originally was to make Seniors ... More

Up the Middle
Oct. 31, 2008 - Actually "einstein" that was in the form of a question.But I stand by the question. He was most likely either stupid to think some batter actually ... More

BAN THE ULTRA
Oct. 27, 2008 - My first home run, out ot the park, 300 foot fence, was with a DeMarini 28 oz. Don't need an Ultra 2, but until everyone stops using them, have to ... More

Any unbelievable, spectacular, unusual or funny plays or calls to share?
Oct. 23, 2008 - Two years ago in the worlds in Seattle our best hitter Rick grounds out to start the inning (one out), Next guy gets on with a single and Rick runs ... More

Ok, dumb question...new to Seniors
Oct. 22, 2008 - Is the Original Ultra (gray) legal for Senior ball? More

complaint
Oct. 17, 2008 - 77 it was great seeing you and those illegal pitches you were getting away with !!!!C-ya in Phoenix...Coranado Man !!!! G. More

Nokona BFG1500
Oct. 12, 2008 - Are 15" gloves legal? More

Is the state of US economy going to impact your travel plans next year
Oct. 9, 2008 - joe l, joe r,mike,ray.the expense has caught up to our team( we are not sponsered) already this yr,we are not going to phx b/c of it,we are from the ... More

legend 2 softballs
Oct. 6, 2008 - I played in a local tournament with the young guys this weekend. The balls were supposed to have been 44 375s. The two winning teams were using white ... More

Wny "no-warranty"?
Oct. 2, 2008 - Thanks for the feedback.To the first post...most (not all) consumer warranties are tied to a lenght of time, as for most items there is not easy way ... More

BAT SHAVING
Oct. 2, 2008 - I was just looking at the Summit web page and on the righthand side of the page there was a Advertisement for"Bat Rolling & Shaving" IS THAT NOT ... More

Super Freak Maxload
Oct. 2, 2008 - einstein your right about this bat. It came in dismoring and the guy I normally hit with was out of town. I guess I got lucky for I hit off the tie ... More

intentional walks
Sept. 29, 2008 - with smokey on this one,other wise it perfectly legal to walk any one any time.in the other stiuation above,your not allowed to get the 3rd out of an ... More

Bring back the grey combat !!!!!!!!
Sept. 8, 2008 - I understand. He called it the hottest bat "ever made", not the hottest one that is legal today. More

New Combat Macenko Bat
Sept. 4, 2008 - Hey Mike...what's the price, warranty info and is it ASA legal yet???Thanks!! More

New Combat Macenko Model
Sept. 2, 2008 - Gary,First you really need to leave Mike's son out of the posts. That is a street I would suggest you don't go down. Mike loves his children very ... More

Longview WA Sept 6 & 7
Aug. 28, 2008 - All bats are legal except for the Miken Ultra and the Miken Ultra 2 More

Senior Tourney in Birmingham, Al.
Aug. 26, 2008 - Senior Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, November 1. One-day tournament 2 weeks prior to winter nationals.Round robin format, then top ... More

USSSA Senior Nats
Aug. 24, 2008 - If you were there everything Bruce said was true!!!!!!Along with no water, pitch count changed every game, Utrip doesn't call illegal pitchs just ... More

ASA added some bats to banned list
Aug. 21, 2008 - They have bats listed (banned) that do not hit as well as some that are legal. Once again it's about money. They are paid large amounts of it to ... More

Panama City USSSA Worlds
Aug. 15, 2008 - Cutty:http://www.usssa.com/usssa/usssa-general/LegalBats.asp More

Just Curious
Aug. 12, 2008 - Thanks guys, that pretty much sattisfied my curiosity. I've always been under the assumption that is wasn't legal, but having seen them in use on ... More

Spirit of the rule or letter of the rule ?
Aug. 11, 2008 - Rule 8.8 uniforms states no tank tops or sleeveless jerseys.Last year in Phoenix I had a concern because I was wearing one these illegal shirts. ... More

Miken's new Super Freak
Aug. 8, 2008 - Why don't you just petition for the legalization of bazookas? More

USSSA World Championships
Aug. 20, 2008 - You will not be allowed to use those bats in ASA, NSA, or USSSA. http://www.usssa.com/usssa/usssa-general/LegalBats.asp is the bat list for all ... More

Rip It senior bat ???
Aug. 3, 2008 - Any news on a new senior bat from Rip It ? Have not heard much about them for awhile. I know they are really into fastptich and baseball but was ... More

New Miken 1.20bpf Super Freak with 1oz endload
Aug. 2, 2008 - Has the new 1.20bpf End Loaded "Super Freak" MSSFM been approved for SSUSA yet? ... More

The new Trump softballs
Aug. 1, 2008 - Joe I haven't hit nor seen the new balls. Any one reading I would love to hit them if someone tells me how to get a hold of some. The softballs I ... More

Rule for entering and playing in the SPA National Tourney
July 28, 2008 - I may not have the legal answers to your questions but I have a site you can go to and try to weed through the Policies for National Tournaments for ... More

What a tournament!
July 23, 2008 - I'm in agreement with BW, our team, Boaz/ASI enjoyed the tournament except for the balls and having to play 3 games on Friday. It certainly did not ... More

NSA tournament in Cullman, Alabama
July 18, 2008 - Lefty,How's it going??????We could use the Combat last year in Cullman but we didn't have any because we thought they weren't legal.The FREAK will be ... More

Ultra II's
July 5, 2008 - HEY GUYS DOKER HERE.....IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE BATS HAVE THE ASA APPROVED STAMP ALL ULTRA II'S ARE ILLEGAL IN ASA PLAY..... More

NO PITCH OR ILLEGAL PITCH
June 14, 2008 - Dear Softball Friends,I need your help. In a local league that is governed by the SS-USA rules there was a play that, I believe was miss-called but ... More

Description of a Major Plus Player.
June 13, 2008 - Curt:Always enjoy your posts, including this one. We probably agree more than might be evident from this thread. I'm well aware of the elite talent ... More

SSUSA Announces Major-Plus Task Force
June 13, 2008 - I have been reading with interest the various postings. It would appear to me the purpose of the panel would be to determine how to get more active ... More

idaho wood bat league
May 24, 2008 - You got your wish... I just wonder about two things, If softball bats are longer than 34" then they would be ruled illegal, according to the book. ... More

SSUSA Rule Book many issues, long read.
May 23, 2008 - I sent a request to one official about the following, but did not get a reply, so perhaps one who is reading the post may be able to shed some light ... More

drop dead rule
May 5, 2008 - #6, Good, thank you. yea still doing some. If gas was as cheap as it was when I lived in Pasadena .16-19 cents, I'd drive over & check it out... ... More

HEADFIRST SLIDING
May 4, 2008 - No one it is stupid to slide in head first and #2 I believe it is illegal to do so.#2 - Your right in the older div but I don't see that in the ... More

original miken
May 1, 2008 - Seedog the grey miken is not legal anywhere, if by chance it is legal in Indiana I and a few friends have points towards flights I would enter a team ... More

Rule book; Sec 1.31 illegal bat (miss directed section)
April 22, 2008 - States to refer to section 8.4 page 61 But that is Courtesy Runner...Should be Approved Bats section 3.4 or 3.4(4) page 20 More

2010 Grandfathered bats
April 20, 2008 - I read somewhere in a post that some bats will be grandfathered thru the year 2010. Can someone help me understand what this is all about? I have ... More

Rip-It YELLOW Bat for sale.
April 1, 2008 - Dave, does that bat have a BPF rating on it? I play mostly SPA and their bat requirement allows a bat with a 1.20 BPF rating. I sent SPA an email ... More

top 3 asa bats
March 29, 2008 - What are the top three legal ASA bats you would want More

rotator cuff surgery
March 24, 2008 - bogie,i did the left bicep about 7 months after rotator cuff surgery(feb 98) on that shoulder.i was using andron(it was legal to buy than)and ... More

New bat from Miken MXB interchangeable barrels
March 20, 2008 - BW, Understood.Even the bats at 299+ are too high. I can remember seeing Freaks selling for 500+ on ebay a few years ago. I sold 4 of mine in that ... More

Substitution / Courtesty Runner
March 17, 2008 - BossBandit is correct. Anyone on the roster can be a courtesy runner once per inning. Even though Jones was not "in the game" as he was substituted ... More

For Sale: UII 29oz with ASA stamp.
March 12, 2008 - It came with the bat. It is the 2003 model, which had the ASA stamps on them. The UII's were legal for ASA for awhile, but then got banned by ASA. It ... More

Tapering a Bat
March 8, 2008 - Is it legal to taper a bat handle at the knob or use a knobcuff, in any or all associations of Senior Ball? More

PALM SPRINGS - MAJOR SCHEDULE REVISIONS
March 4, 2008 - Dave - thanks for the schedule update. We've heard rumors that your group was working on allowing the Ultra II at Big League Dreams for this ... More

SPRING WORLDS (Palm Springs) DRAFT SCHEDULES
March 3, 2008 - Ron, congrats! Thanks for filling in. I have to agree with you. while playing at this complex will be nice, not using our bats sucks. And why are the ... More

COMBAT LADY VIRUS
March 2, 2008 - IS THIS BAT "LEGAL" FOR SENIOR SOFTBALL? More

RIP-IT-ELITE BATS
Feb. 19, 2008 - RIP-IT-ELITE MODEL RESR106 BRAND NEW STILL IN WAPPER.28oz. THIS THE SENIOR MODEL, NOT LEGAL IN MOST LEAGUES.$175.00 PLUS SHIPPING $15.00CALL BOB AT ... More

New ASA bat standard
Feb. 17, 2008 - My team plays in some ASA tournaments throughout the year. Since the Freak is no longer legal in ASA play, I need a new bat. But, I heard that ASA is ... More

Maybe a dumb question on the new strike mat
Feb. 9, 2008 - All I know is that if they add 2” to the back of the mat they had better make sure their umps call the over 12’ illegal pitch. Anything over ... More

new team
Feb. 8, 2008 - Page 55 of the 2007 SSWC rule book covers this subject. A player can only be on one roster in the same age division, but he can play on two (or more) ... More

Testing the new senior 1.20 bat
March 9, 2008 - There are cheaters or at least people trying to get around the rules of the game because they don't care about you or me or the rules! They care ... More

How to Start a Major/Major+ Circuit
Feb. 4, 2008 - Hi Mike & all: On previous postings, I have sugested that a slight modification of the pitching arch might be a partial answer to the home run ... More

2008 National Senior Softball Summit
Jan. 30, 2008 - Bruce, it that was for me, Personally, in as much as there are really not that many teams, and only becauyse of that, that Plus guys\teams should be ... More

Which one ?
Jan. 28, 2008 - I did the same thing last year. I needed to get another senior bat because the U-2 was not legal. I went with the Combat and stayed with the balanced ... More

How many Ultra II\'s?
Jan. 27, 2008 - Bruce,Stoneman may have a better idea as order, but his and mine differ,I have as the 1st the repainted greys from Miken that were also made in a ... More

TOC TEAM 60 MAJOR PLUS DIV.
Jan. 27, 2008 - Desert Guy,get your facts straight, if the Chicago Classics Red team won & qualified in the Major Div. why did Terry Hennessey tell them they would ... More

funny
Jan. 24, 2008 - Number 10Life is sexually transmitted.Number 9Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.Number 8Men have two ... More

which ASA bat is better? please vote or give comments
Jan. 20, 2008 - i like the rip-it reaper(haven't hit the asa senior),also the combat anti-virus.the reaper will be my asa bat for this coming yr with the AV as my ... More

Too many sub classifications
Jan. 17, 2008 - The lack of teams in the upper divisions is because of the few "sponsored" teams grabbing up, [sometime even paying] the best players to form ... More

Looking for a team 55+
Jan. 17, 2008 - BUCKEYE: Give me a jingle and I will let you know what I know. (818) 968.6315SWEETP: Hey Phil. Sorry I missed the tournament, too. I had that ... More

Ultra II Legacy
Jan. 8, 2008 - JRD,The original Ultra, before the Ultra II, is often referred to as the "Gray Ultra" and is banned by everybody.It was legal for about a half of a ... More

What would you change in Senior Softball?
Jan. 7, 2008 - Hi all: A few sugestions: 1] Start with a 1-1 count; 2] Increase the mat size 2-3"; 3] eleminate the low illegal pitch in major & major+[ if the ... More

Need some bat help ?
Jan. 6, 2008 - Like Fred said, it needs to be comfortable. But I have only played at a few of parks where there were fences over 300. I have seen many BLD's with ... More

Actions that will made a Bat illegal.
Jan. 2, 2008 - This is an ol' post, from Jan.XXXX: Go to the subject::: ROLLING FOR DISTANCE. There is a great deal of..... the follow' is a post, that comes from ... More

Batting Practice Softballs
Dec. 22, 2007 - Would anyone be anyone be interested in purchasing new Super Duper blue dot softballs for batting practice. 47 cor, illegal for league/tournament ... More

Does the weight of the bat matter?
Dec. 21, 2007 - I am not an expert in any way... but all bat shells are not created equally and may vary fron 1/4 oz to a 1oz so rods are differn't in size to alow ... More

Combat Lady Virus bat - any one use this bat?
Dec. 17, 2007 - Personally I'd hold off on purchasing a LV if I were you. Right now I'd say that it's even money on whether or not it'll stay legal for ASA. More

jak'd
Dec. 13, 2007 - does anybody know anything about a new bat out of c anada called jak'd. is it going to be legal in senior softball More

TV Trivia 9
Dec. 12, 2007 - Broderic Crawford arrested Eric Estrada for illegally crossing the border. He adopted him, forever changing his life and leading him to a career in ... More

legality of softballs
Dec. 7, 2007 - I probably already know the answer--that I need to check with ASA, USSSA, etc--but I thought I would throw my query out here and seek advice from all ... More

IT APPEARS THAT SOME SENIORS HAVE NO RULES.
Dec. 7, 2007 - WES: U r in right field. The facts that I stated were stated so, as NOT to get into several players faces.This Tourney is & has been a AAA & AA ... More

Sports Trivia
Dec. 4, 2007 - In what sport is it illegal to play left handed?ButchFastsigns More

bat rolling
Dec. 7, 2007 - Not only the ASA, but you can expect all associations to have their umpires and officals check bats real close thoughout next season and beyond.There ... More

Rit-it bats
Dec. 3, 2007 - Does anyone know which Rit-it bats will be legal this year for NCSSA and SSWC? More

Comosite bat ban for mid 2008 ?
Dec. 2, 2007 - I wonder if ASA is going to do something we are not suppose to do. Like roll the bat, mallet the bat, hit on a electric pole and so on. I don't thing ... More

UII, UII Legacy, Launch 510 Durability Issue
Nov. 27, 2007 - AZ SENIOR: I have hit several diff' types of RIP-IT BATS, & 4 myself, I am NOT IMPRESS w/ the RIP-IT.I went on line to look up the RIP-IT BAT. ... More

Florida TOC
Nov. 20, 2007 - I would also like to play in the TOC. However, my team didn't do the job and qualify. Unless you have found a clever way around it, I believe that ... More

gloves
Nov. 20, 2007 - Can someone tell me if there is an illegal length for a glove?I don't have a rule book, but somehow I think that anything over 14" is not allowed. I ... More

What do you think about a 10' arc.
Nov. 16, 2007 - Several of our pitchers are under 6' tall. They thrive on working the arc from 6' to the full 12'. In the last two world tournies, the umps rarely ... More

ASA to change mound distance
Nov. 16, 2007 - A 4' arc would be close to fast pitch. There isn't an ump in the know universe who knows what a 12' arc is. At the winter worlds our pitcher is ... More

the freak is back
Nov. 16, 2007 - I am not aware the Freak is back. The following is posted on the ASA web site today. However, that was written in 2006."Grandfathered" Bats no longer ... More

Age Rule
Nov. 2, 2007 - What dates are considered when moving up to the next age bracket. If your 54 and want to play 55. What is the legal date or rule on when your elgible? More

Rules for choice of state to base a team out of.
Nov. 1, 2007 - It is my understanding that your home state is where the majority of your players are from. SPA islike that because i wanted to make sure our team ... More

Has the role of the Ultra 2 changed????
Oct. 28, 2007 - The issues of the ultra2 have come up before on here and other sites and I have made my feelings known that I am Not a fan of them.Actually they are ... More

the umps in Phoenix
Oct. 27, 2007 - We played at Caesar Chavez Park with the 65 AAA's and in general you are right. We did have a couple that weren't the greatest. One ump was ... More

You make the call - umpire gets over-ruled by TD in Phoenix
Oct. 22, 2007 - Your right about that Bruce,so many different rules for different associations,you'r think they'd get it figured out by now..When I played with ... More

Ilegal pitch call.
Oct. 10, 2007 - Was playing a league game (ASA) this weekend. Umpire called an illegal pitch (too high) and the batter swung and missed the ball. The umpire ... More

next best bat
Oct. 10, 2007 - Senior ASA Rip It? I had 2 of them... aside from durability, I thought that they sucked. I also have the ASA Reaper, which I find to be a bit better. ... More

LVSSA - how Not to run a tournament
Oct. 9, 2007 - What is up Stoney. I realize that you have to defend LVSSA, since you were or are part of the organization. But I do not how the comments on our ... More

TNG
Oct. 2, 2007 - taits, my only point to the bats is that they are not necessary. Why do Seniors need their own special bats? Utrip bats are not lively enough?Now ... More

LVSSA 2007
Oct. 2, 2007 - 500 feet????????????And people think that the Senior game uses both necessary and legal equipment? Hey, I don't know Burbank and I have heard from ... More

Looking for 50+ WOMEN players to join new team for 2008 tournaments
Oct. 1, 2007 - ....And you can contact me at jemlegal@vzavenue.net More

Defibulator
Sept. 29, 2007 - I think the kevlar vests (like bullet proof) are illegal to own unless in law enforcement or military so that is probably not a good choice. More

Fair enough, let\'s move forward...
Sept. 27, 2007 - 1. Get rid of the mat. Strike zones in all games played on a diamond are meant to be vertical, NOT horizontal. Not to mention the size of the mat, ... More

Can someone please explain to me....
Sept. 24, 2007 - Maybe because we like using the best products available, and that included the glove we use and the bat.Don't like it either don't play or play ... More

New Rip It 1.20 senior bat
Sept. 24, 2007 - What associations is that yellow bat legal in? More

Banned in Seattle
Sept. 24, 2007 - You guys don't know me as I don't post that often, I've been reading the thread over the summer and this Gary 19 and TNG sound the same. If he's been ... More

This FUSS w/ PAT & the lil' KIDZ.....
Sept. 22, 2007 - CURTY & the REST: The group of men that run the Kidz team, have no one to blame but, theirselfs. In Vegas, there r a hand full of Grown Men, that ... More

Check This Out
Sept. 21, 2007 - And if I can dunk a basketball using a trampoline, is that an accomplishment? Should anyone be impressed by it?You reach the "next level" in the gym ... More

Good bats....trampoline....choice....
Sept. 20, 2007 - Well, since you asked. :)Use whatever is legal, I do, I have no problems with that. But my two thoughts are (a) I don't complain when Senior bats ... More

fair or unfair?
Sept. 21, 2007 - Thanks, Hank for pointing outthat the address I emailed you at yesterdaywhich you posted for me to usewasn't going to work regardless of what I ... More

NEXT GENERATION:
Sept. 15, 2007 - Stoneman, that made a lot of sense, I think. I am new at Seniors, and haven't played many tourneys, but I see there are few teams in AA and ... More

to mask or not to mask
Sept. 13, 2007 - Couple of things. It sounds like einstein believes the only balls and bats that are "good" are senior equipment. I am pretty sure that is not the ... More

Ball Hits the Plate?
Sept. 10, 2007 - The SSUSA, ASA and SPA rule books all say a legally pitched ball that hits the plate cannot be legally hit and the effect is a "Dead Ball"PC More

What could this be ???
Sept. 11, 2007 - You have to read between the lines here. What he is trying to say but not really say is the yellow Rip It bat may soon be a 1.20 legal senior bat. I ... More

knob cuff
Sept. 1, 2007 - Don't get the Assoc mixed up. ASA and USSSA they are still illegal. In SSUSA and NSA they are legal. In NSA you have to tape over them for some ... More

Legal bats for the Huntsman?
Sept. 1, 2007 - Maj+,Personally I didn't use a Freak ,onyl a Virus and U-2, but did see them (2 of them) used. One at Bloomington and at thje new one across the the ... More

Should A Softball Batter Hit Up The Middle And Possibly Endanger A Pitcher?
Aug. 27, 2007 - As a pitcher it has always been my choice to wear protective equipment such as a head gear with faceshield, cup and shin guards, etc. I choose not ... More

Why do Seniors have to Cheat
Aug. 24, 2007 - I ran across this in a tournament this week that was suppose to be ASA. 2 teams had the Anaconda Senior Bat. TD and ASA umps had no clue when I told ... More

What's a good SPA bat?
Aug. 24, 2007 - I use the combat orignal, its a very hot bat. I love this bat. I'm a base and lin drive hitter, the ball jumps hard off the sweetspot. I agree your ... More

so Senior rules change per tourney
Aug. 15, 2007 - I'd like to know if anyone can update me on this matter: Are the Senior rules set during a tourney-ex the younger team spots the older team 5pts. ... More

Senior and ASA bat
Aug. 13, 2007 - AZSENIOR: One of the web site you mention (rallytimesports.com) there are four Rip-It bats listed: 1. Elite Nonsanctioned senior 2. Elite Reaper ... More

Platooning? Not again.
Aug. 11, 2007 - I'm cranky tonight, but I'm also a National League fan who believes the DH violates rule 1.1 of the baseball rule book.So call me stodgy. But ... More

Fastpitch my a-- !
Aug. 15, 2007 - If it hits 50' further than the other ASA bats it won't last long as legal. Some may just like the feel. If that is the difference, that okay. I ... More

Courtesy Runner
Aug. 10, 2007 - Dave, Your correct, but if what the author said in not in the book, there is no rule...per se.Also, perhaps this one & other rules need to be ... More

Sick of these bats !
July 31, 2007 - Rip-it guys.The Yellow Senior bat is a monster and will last over 1000 swings if not abused.The best bat for the dollar and durabilityout there and ... More

Totally off any softball related subject but a speach by Robin Williams
July 28, 2007 - His 'Peace Plan' speach, He was wearing shirt mentioned.Robin Williams, is wearing a shirt that says 'I love New York' in Arabic. BUT...You’ve got ... More

I didn't find Toto or Dororthy in Kansas
July 25, 2007 - Joe, as much as I wold like to agree with you on the SAP Nationals, I cannot!I thought it was the worst run tournament that the SPA has put on to ... More

foul tip rule
July 11, 2007 - Please refer to page 30, 6.28 FOUL TIP in your 2007 Senior Softball Championship Senior Softball - USA Rulebook... it states "A batted ball which ... More

NSA Worlds in Alabama
July 7, 2007 - I have played in the NSA worlds every year it has been in Alabama. The last year we played in 2005 they do not allow the UII or combat or Miken ... More

Top 5 or 10 Senior Bats
July 6, 2007 - 1. Ultra (grey bat), Although illegal still the best ever made.2. Ultra11, First after the grey ultra.3. Worth's new launcher 510, Almost as good as ... More

Looking for a team for the Western Nationals
July 6, 2007 - Dude:Just because someone disagrees and voices their opinion does not imply that their feelings echo the majority. If you wish to play in Reno and ... More

TECH' INFOR on COMPOSITE BATS & REACTION TIME.
June 25, 2007 - Does anyone wants to read what has been known since 2002-2003?A Composite Softball Bat Revolution: Why the Pitcher has Little Time to React to a ... More

Marietta SPA results
June 25, 2007 - DaleIn the 50/55 Major Brkt The Kaysons Grill Team was the only 55 team in the tourney play, for some reason we Kayson, Pensacola 50 major, and the ... More

GARY 19 & SMOOTH 01:
June 23, 2007 - Gary, 01, is from Iowa. The 2 of u r idiots. U 2 & OTHERS WILL DO JUST WHAT U WANT. Go ahead & justify what u feel is right.... U can click on my ... More

rip it reaper
June 18, 2007 - Pre order Ripit Reaper for $299 and free shipping. But it says please specify ASA or USSSA.I understand, but how can the same bat be ASA or USSSA ... More

For Sale: Easton SC500 Z-Core 34" 28 oz
June 18, 2007 - Can't answer your question Fred, but they do consider it a single wall! It's tournament legal! NJ More

ASA BATS
June 20, 2007 - I'm still swinging my original Freak in ASA tournaments. I did not like it until I had to use it in our Church League. Since it was the only legal ... More

New Mat Size
June 19, 2007 - I have an opinion and a question. I don't feel that expanding the width or the length will make that much of a difference. I can say that because I ... More

MAD DOG... I WAS THE ACT' ASSISTANCE DIRECTOR 4 NASF.
June 11, 2007 - BOB; I was out of town 4 that wkend, in Oct. Ralph, asked me about the YELLOW SENIOR RIP-IT. I told & showed Ralph, the infor on the YELLOW RIP-IT.It ... More

Big League Dreams allow yellow bat
June 10, 2007 - I played at Big League Dream in Chino Hills the other night and used the Rip It yellow senior bat. They said it is now legal there and the other BLD ... More

HELP ON THE RULES (SSWC OR ANYONE ELSE)
Aug. 15, 2007 - freddie if the runner already has scored then intentionally kicked the ball, dead ball should be called and the runner closest to home plate should ... More

save it for the confessional
June 5, 2007 - LECAK & THE WOOD: Again, u were not there @ the game. There r some players that start w/ their feet outside the batters box. These men walk the box. ... More

3rd party review of the Rip It Reaper
June 5, 2007 - Taked from another site:Matthew Polstein, President of Rip-It-Elite, was kind enough to send me out a Demo bat of his new Rip-It-Elite Reaper 120. As ... More

Equality
June 5, 2007 - You forget one basic reason why the Ull was made legal. It was due to the significant number of players that cheated by using painted bats; or ... More

NSA WORLDS IN JULY
June 3, 2007 - I have the tournament information from and it states this about the bats:Bats--All bats must have a factory/manufacture stamp of 1.20 BPF (No sticker ... More

getting better all the time
May 27, 2007 - Some additional info on the yellow rip it. Several Las Vegas guys hit yesterday and a young fellow who plays A and major I believe hit my yellow rip ... More

Senior Combat
May 23, 2007 - Need to know if the Senior Combat is legal for NSA play. I was told it was, just want to make sure. Thanks for the help. More

New Bat on the block
May 21, 2007 - Hey Guys,I got a Rip-it Elite bat that's legal in all associations last week and have used it in BP twice and in two league/tournaments.It has about ... More

Rankings
June 1, 2007 - Ok Rabbit, I add some to this. Kittrel's broke up just before the Pensacola qualifier. Specialty Tank is no more. Now they are Hollis Appraisals ... More

10 inch Anaconda Combat
May 19, 2007 - Thrumpball,Whats the info on the red 10 inch combat that you guys have? Legal?? More

SPA bat inspection at their nationals
May 10, 2007 - I just received an information packet from SPA about their Major and Major Plus North American Championoships in Kansas City. Most of it I have ... More

Combat Original
May 10, 2007 - The blue combat original bat has never been sent in for testing and certification, therefor it is not legal in any senior softball play that requires ... More

2007 Rule Changes
May 8, 2007 - Just got my 2007 Rule book.Now I can start breathing easier. Now Knob Cuff/Grip/Rip are now legal.they moved the 2nd home plate from 8' to 9 1/2'. ... More

Hit the new Reaper bat from Rip It
May 9, 2007 - Taits.........Is the "Yellow Elete Senior " legal in senior softball? More

Confiscated Bat Testing
April 30, 2007 - JANO 23: In the past, the Tournament Director, an U.I.C., or a Reg. Director, will look @ the bat in question. If, @ that time, there is some ... More

Steve Imlay suspension
April 23, 2007 - I am a teammate of Steve Imlay. Unfortunately we were only able to play in two tournaments together. The first one was in the Ft. Myers Winter ... More

Who is your 'best hitter'
April 20, 2007 - Second the motion for the best hitter in Az. He is truly feared by every team he plays, walked most of the time, launchs 330ft bombs or rocket shots ... More

5x5x5 Tournament
April 20, 2007 - Here is an answer to another QUESTION: YES YOU CAN SPLIT YOUR TEAM IN 2 & ENTER 2 TEAMS. BUT ROSTERS WILL BE SUBMITED BEFORE START OF ... More

New in Wrapper Senior Combat B1 28oz EL $155 shipped
April 15, 2007 - I will take your word on it...thats just what the seller told me. What is the difference? I have both in front of me and the writing is identical, ... More

Breaking in bats
April 9, 2007 - DON'T get out early and hit water logged balls while taking your bp. Try and hit in weather at 60'F and warmer if at all possible.There are some bat ... More

Bats?? Have We Sold Out or Been Taken? Or Both
April 3, 2007 - Yes those balls were out of site but they were not the ones that forced the bats to change. If you remember we we hitting bats with 80+ thick walls. ... More

Rip It Elite Question, Re: Sanctioning by SSSUA
April 10, 2007 - I don't beleive rip=it is being very forth comming on this. I will not buy one until they have made a truthful statement about this. The rumors are: ... More

Elite Senior ??
March 24, 2007 - batguyaz I hope they make it legal so miken will wake up an give us the old ultra 2 of 4 years ago. I seen the Rip it elite senior bat a couple of ... More

With all the controversy over illegal and doctored bats...
March 20, 2007 - ...why don't the big tournaments require all players to use the same (provided) bats? It would eliminate the controversies and put all players on the ... More

Border Troubles
March 15, 2007 - Well there sure is more to this story. Canada has been doing this same thig for over tweenty years. Many years ago our team was traveling to the pif ... More

Why did Miken Change????
March 13, 2007 - we had a miken last year that we broke after 3 swings.we replaced it for vegas and got 5 swings out of it .both bats were broken in bp with the temp. ... More

LET'S REALLY GET STUPID!
March 5, 2007 - SENIORS: I am sure that many players, know teams & players that will 'FALSLY' accursed another player of using an ILLEGAL or ALTERED BAT. This is ... More

Did THE SUMMIT PASS the I. T. F. ruling?
March 5, 2007 - To The SUMMIT: I just got an E-MAIL, on I.T.F. That stands for INJURY TRIGGER FACTOR.This possible point really pisses me off is the 'injury trigger ... More

ILLEGAL or ALTERED BATS.
March 5, 2007 - SS-USA, SPA, LVSSA: I was told today, that the SUMMIT, has adopted a 'New' BAT POLICY. Is this true? I was informed that if, one is asked to give ... More

strike zone/mat
June 4, 2007 - I agree with shep! Keep the plate and matt as is. The umps and players are used to it. It is hard enough for most of the umps to judge arcs. The ... More

Looking for a team in Indiana
March 5, 2007 - Looking to play some tourneys with a 55 team in Indiana.58 yrs old and have played softball for 39yrs --have some power-- can still clear the fences ... More

Buzzard shame
March 4, 2007 - We have team like that in ourt league too. Much to serious for thier own good. Ever notice how senior love the word 'illegal'....New to the board, ... More

Remedy for Altered Bats
March 3, 2007 - The two altered bats that were caught in Seattle were bats that were definitely altered but neither gained the an advantage to the hitter. By ... More

what can we use?
Feb. 21, 2007 - Still no info on what bats will be legal at the Big League Fields for spring national tournament in palm springs area. I have called the office sent ... More

Best Softball Bat
Feb. 20, 2007 - What is the best legal softball bat other than the Ultra II that is sanctioned by the ASA? Can you tell me what you know about the Stealth Bat? ... More

Best Softball Bats
Feb. 20, 2007 - What is the best legal softball bat besides the Ultra II sanctioned by ASA? Can anyone tell me anything about the Stealth Bat? Does it deliver? ... More

last week for combat buy in deals is this week.
Feb. 19, 2007 - just my 2 cents on the Senior Combat, I hit it in Spring Training this weekend againt the new Ultra 2 and the older ultra 2 also the Rip it Yellow ... More

Great price on a COMBAT X-3.
Feb. 18, 2007 - WELLS AZ: Ist off, a great to good LEGAL BATS. That was the subject that I was discuss'.The SENIOR RIP, is not a LEGAL BAT. I was able to hit a 28 oz ... More

Balanced vs. End Loaded
Feb. 10, 2007 - One problem that presents itself is that the Ultra II comes in balanced only. In my humble opinion, if you want a senior endloaded bat, you really ... More

combat team deal
Feb. 6, 2007 - Kevin:In reading the ad, it seems to me that we pay $250 per player and we get the items that were listed. What isn't clear to me is what ... More

The new combat
Jan. 25, 2007 - The bat you speak of from Sports diamond does not have the 1.20 on it. Only the Anaconda bat is legal. More

Easton Stealth CNT Plus
Jan. 24, 2007 - Both bats you mentioned are "legal" in all Senior Associations, except ASA. Fact is however, the Ultra II and Senior Combat are the bats of choice in ... More

Rolled bats ??
Jan. 24, 2007 - BAT GUY: Go to the subject::: ROLLING FOR DISTANCE. There is a great deal of..... the follow' is a post, that comes from MIKEN.Miken's response to ... More

SPORTSDIAMOND DABOMB
Jan. 20, 2007 - is the sportsdiamond dabomb the same bat as the anaconda senior bat.is it legal for senior softball thanks More

How many batted ball injuries can you attribute to U2 bats?
Jan. 18, 2007 - It seems that every time I post it causes controversy. I am not intending that to be the case here. However, I can tell you that I personally have ... More

ANAHEIM, the wk-end of 01/27 to 01/28
Jan. 18, 2007 - KEN & SALIO 2K: I got a phone call from one of the Vegas teams that just paid the Entry Fees. This team mgr.' told me that he was informed, that," ... More

Ulta II replacement?
Jan. 15, 2007 - My U2 finally gave up the ghost and I want to buy to buy another bat for the tournaments where the U2 is legal.I\'ve heard that the new U2s have no ... More

Tournaments for AA/AAA and Senior Equipment
Jan. 11, 2007 - Dale the reason we have Senior bats is because of the UII. With the UII legal no other bat that is legal in any other association is as good so if a ... More

OG Freak out - Rip It in - how ??
Jan. 7, 2007 - For our ASA play I have been using the OG freak. Love the bat and have not found a better bat (have hit all the top ASA bats).So my freak is going to ... More

Should we combine 50 with 55's?
Jan. 10, 2007 - I don't know if combining age groups is the answer, maybe it is. But, IMO I think we should let the Majors and Major+ teams battle it out in their HR ... More

knobcuff
Jan. 4, 2007 - they give you a better grip and pulling power through the hitting zone which is why they are illegal. On the other hand the rule is rarely enforced ... More

senior combat
Jan. 4, 2007 - even cracked the ball jumps off the bat,i still own 4 u2's,and will use them most likely they are legal in league play in houston,and spa.i did rotate More

Too many black bats
Dec. 29, 2006 - Have you looked at the Battoos. He must have something that would work maybe with the players #. I have some on my Rip-It and they really stick out ... More

asa
Jan. 27, 2007 - Cimoarron you have it wright about asa, once and awhile the throw a bone .we spend hundreds on bats then asa bans them.then we buy another bat and ... More

Rit-it ASA 26oz
Dec. 23, 2006 - Fred:I already have a Yellow Senior with only one game on it so it's nowhere broke in. Had I not bought that one the deal you mention would be ... More

Curt Holllis "Classic Spring Training" in Jacksonville, Florida
Dec. 22, 2006 - Fellows, all of the seniors wanting to play at Raiford will need to be pre-approved by the prison authorities as they will do some type of background ... More

ASA "Grandfathered" Bats no longer authorized beginning in 2008
Dec. 20, 2006 - Owners of Mike Freaks - grandfathered in. Take Note.11/6/2006OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, — The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA), the National ... More

SENIOR NEEDS??? TIME TO GET OVER IT or THEM !!!
Dec. 18, 2006 - SENIOR BATS:::: SENIOR RULES:::: All of this has & will continual to cause SENIORS problems. Most UMPS that I had the dipleasure to be around; have a ... More

What's up, Doc?
Dec. 11, 2006 - Happy Holidays to one and all.And I apologize beforehandif I missed the final publicationof the outcome of the illegal/altered batssituations, 2, in ... More

information on bat
Dec. 13, 2006 - Bruce: It was pulled around last August. It was approved by ASA but no other Assoc and then ASA pulled their approval so the bats sold at that time ... More

Other bat companies
Dec. 14, 2006 - Hank, I am really surprised at this post. Trumpball invited you to call him and instead you put negative incorrect information for everyone to ... More

Not done correctly!(Worlds, CA Cup, etc)
Dec. 3, 2006 - Hey Sal and DMac, I think most of us just want to play within our age bracket and proper divisions. Why not just do it right! As far as me in Majors, ... More

Rip-It(black), Senior, ASA Bat
Nov. 29, 2006 - The Rip-it Senior ASA bat is not for Senior play only. It is just the name of the bat. Here is the reason behind the name.I found this on SBF:"We ... More

A partial solution for altered bats
Nov. 27, 2006 - That is the dumbest thing I've heard. Actually, in all seriousness, it makes sense on the surface. My concerns would be that there are some guys that ... More

60 BILL WHO ARE U?
Nov. 24, 2006 - 60 BILL: I have read all of u're post. I have also, studied u're past post. Bill, u have 21 post. Why, are u so negitive / rude to EINSTEIN?EINSTEIN, ... More

Miken Ultra II
Nov. 21, 2006 - From bashbro1’s memory of the sequence of events back then was that the Miken Velocit-E Ultra, Balanced & Maxload models, were both banned around ... More

Miken Ultra II, the NEW Miken Ultra II Advanced and the Altering of Bats:
Nov. 16, 2006 - Caveat: Understand that everything I’ve written below in this thread is to be considered hearsay along with some speculation on my part. However, ... More

Rip-It Bats/Whats The Deal w/These Bats
Nov. 14, 2006 - Legal, illegall!!!! Can we use them in Vegas this weekend? If illegal, when will they be legal. What's the deal here?? THANKS More

Rip It Senior
Nov. 8, 2006 - What the HELL is going on here with rip-it bats????? Its legal one day and the next its not!!!!!! More

100 mph bats and the ASA
Nov. 7, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\"Grandfathered\" Bats no longer authorized in ASA beginning in 2008OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, November, 6 2006 — The Amateur Softball ... More

LVSSA 2006 WORLDS: WINNERS ARE LISTED
Nov. 3, 2006 - Sorry Lecak,I read the title of the thread wrong.Stoney posted the winners of the last tournament in Vegasand I thought he was talking about the ... More

Las Vegas Tournament
Nov. 3, 2006 - Stoneman: Thanks for your response. Many players or teams do not go to the TD anymore, because they will do absolutely nothing. They pretend to check ... More

Observations and conversations.
Nov. 1, 2006 - MS SOFTBALL : Who r u? What age group do u play in?It is O.K., u do not need to answer !!I like many SENIORS, started playing slow pitch, in 1966.In ... More

WHY, R younger Teams using ILLEGAL BATS?
Oct. 30, 2006 - This weekend, 3 had the TRIPLE CROWN, out of Colo.', in town. Most teams in the 'C' division were going to a 5 man infield.I talked to several teams. ... More

What happened in Seattle
Oct. 30, 2006 - While we're at it...LVSSA What happen in 2005 to the San Antonio team that got caught with the painted Grey Ultra in the 50AA division Dbl Elim game ... More

Bat Speed
Oct. 30, 2006 - There's a LOT of discussion on this message board about illegal bats and bats in general. Quite a few posts from some guys who I get the impression ... More

WHICH BALLS TO USE???
Oct. 30, 2006 - The decker ball that was used in vegas was not a .44/375 ball, it was the exact ball that got there isa license pulled from them and are no longe ... More

SUSPENSIONS for Using an ILLEGAL BAT:
Oct. 28, 2006 - SENIORS, HOW ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:FOR THE SUMMIT TO VOTE ON::::1) The SUMMIT-- the only 2 balls allowed r: a) 50 cor ball w/ a 375 comp (when ... More

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Oct. 27, 2006 - GENE 22: Keep trying. but, NO. I will not play or give up my bat. There r others that will QUIT.I AM TIRED OF BEING ACCUSED of being on Steriods & ... More

MESSAGE BOARD POSTINGS
Oct. 27, 2006 - FRAN: U r 100 % correct. Hats off to u. I & many others owe u an apologue(s). Not only r u running a Business, a Message Board, but, u r answering ... More

Akadema Xtension Catapult
Nov. 28, 2006 - BATGUYAZ: Whats up w/this "RIP IT" senior bat? I here it's not even gonna be tested for another 3 or 4 more months. Come on"RIP IT" lets get it ... More

EINSTEIN, RICK P. MIKE B., JIM M., all play 4 KELLY'S.
Oct. 26, 2006 - BAD BOY: These men do not need ILLEGAL BATS. MK, keeps the bats & in most cases, make the players swing his bats that he buys, from his store.2 yrs. ... More

LVSSA WORLD TOURNAMENT
Oct. 27, 2006 - LVSSA...Played in the 50's the week prior.Boy talk about classifications, rules, players, etc.LVSSA takes the cake, I understand that running a ... More

STONEMAN appreciate the help with the LVSSA
Oct. 25, 2006 - STONEY thanks with the help, hopefully they will work with us and some new members will be on their rolls, SSUSA we got 10 new guys signed up last ... More

Rating the National tourneys
Oct. 31, 2006 - Now that Gene 22 has solved the illegal bat issue (to the extent of our power) can we move on to another matter?Some real sage started a post last ... More

Einstein
Oct. 24, 2006 - Here's another suggestion.It is manly to want to solve problems that challenge us.Not just talk about them.Oftentimes, persistence is the wayto get ... More

Altered Bat Update
Oct. 23, 2006 - One of the coolest quotes of all timeis, "When all is said and done,more is said than done."We need to know what happenend in Seattle regarding2 ... More

Tell us your superstitions and quirky things before or during games
Oct. 18, 2006 - Great topic here...refreshing from all the illegal bats and negativity.Couple things for me...1-I need to be standing outside of the dugout during ... More

Wish we could put the illegal bat doctoring talk to rest
Oct. 16, 2006 - I am not on the board that often and Not that I don\'t think its bad but this board has so much more it could provide, I wish we could also try t ... More

ISA- HAS A MACHINE THAT WILL TEST A BATS BPF.
Oct. 15, 2006 - Today, I spent some time talking to an ISA STAFF MEMBER. ISA, has a machine that can test bats on the spot. During the past yr, ISA, has tested many ... More

SEATTLE, ILLEGAL EASTON BAT.
Oct. 15, 2006 - On around 09/18, there were posted about an ILLEGAL BAT. I was talk' to several SENIORS, today. One of these man is a Western Director for ...... I ... More

Just say no, to illegal/altered bats
Oct. 14, 2006 - The marines have it right.In order to get the job doneall you need is a few good men.Men like Tator and Stoney and Nancyand the Wood to get ... More

rate these bats.
Oct. 26, 2006 - THE BEST ASA LEGAL BAT IS THE ORIGINAL FREAK BUT THEY ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE AT THE MOMENT EVEN FOR AN OLD USED ONE...OVER $300...I JUST BOUGHT A MIKEN ... More

1 & 1 count
Oct. 12, 2006 - The downside of 1-1; when the Umps are not calling illegal pitches - either fast enough or at all - and the batter takes one that, in their opinion, ... More

ASA Stand on illegal bats
Oct. 11, 2006 - ASA Court Judgment10/9/2006Oklahoma City, OK—The Amateur Softball Association (“ASA”) is pleased to report that the U.S. District Court for ... More

how to solve the illegal bat problem
Oct. 10, 2006 - I was talking with Kevin from Anacondaand he had a interesting and provocative wayto help resolve the illegal bat issue.In any tournament at any time ... More

TO EINSTEIN
Oct. 10, 2006 - BATTER UP ::: E-Z, THERE. 1) GARY, is Gary. I am not sure if, Gary, does not have some 'power' on bats. 2) RB, now that is another subject. RB, is ... More

Elite Senior bat
Oct. 10, 2006 - Just a word of caution. Before you go out and buy one make sure it is legal in whatever league you play in as it is not approved by any Assoc. If ... More

STUPIDNESS or NO RESPECT 4 THE RULES.
Oct. 8, 2006 - Stoney, I just copied and pasted this right from the LVSSA Masters rules page. Is this being interpreted wrong? I'm not contradicting you, just want ... More

SEATTLE ALTERED MIKEN BAT.
Oct. 9, 2006 - JONCON: When composite bats were found to exceed the 1.20 BPF, THE BAT MANUF.', solved this 'problem' by adding the 1 to 2 1/2 oz to the handle. ... More

Titanium Bats
Oct. 6, 2006 - Is it legal to use titanium bats in sanctioned play? More

It's Time For Our SSUSA Msg. Board To Achieve Full Identification Disclosure!
Oct. 5, 2006 - Hey Mango,It's a function of propriety.Acting in kind.If we're playing, then let's play.It we're working, let's work.If were having an important ... More

Vote on Changing SSWC Format!!!!!!!!
Oct. 2, 2006 - And Terry,when you get a chancewe need a full and complete accountingas to what happened in Seattle regarding those 2illegal and confiscated bats. More

Need for an arbitration committee?
Sept. 25, 2006 - In Palm Springs this weekendat the Senior Softball Worldsthere was a request made by the Old A's in the 60’sto have a bat confiscated for ... More

Best ASA bat
Oct. 2, 2006 - We had a Mayhem that seemed to be the best bat to use in St George last year. It was broken in and swung pretty well. It was the green model. ... More

new bat rule???
Sept. 24, 2006 - This is Bill Gateley with Rip It. As you know we make bats and I wanted to share with you that what the Miken rep said is true. Since the test was ... More

Ultra 2 Miken
Sept. 23, 2006 - Yep, I take mine to the post office to have them checked. All my U2s have been 1-1/2 to almost 2 oz. over. I sent one back to Miken (which finally ... More

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July 27, 2011 - MadDog: I came up with a saying for our team "Band of Brothers"; we use this many times in prayer before & after the game, including the opposing ... More

Altered Bats & Bans
Sept. 22, 2006 - I have played Senior Ball since 99'; If possible, I would stand face to face w/Jesus Christ (cause I am a Christian) & tell him that I have NEVER ... More

Another Fallen comrad...........
Sept. 20, 2006 - I just found out through my NE friend, Tony C., that Paul Kaiser passed away today. He was an integral part of organized senior softball in the ... More

hecklers, crashers and negative clowns
Sept. 17, 2006 - Stoneman, To answer your questions. 1). When I joined the message board I don’t know if I read the agreement about posting. I doubt I read the ... More

ILLEGAL BATS, WHAT ABOUT BALLS?
Sept. 15, 2006 - I am getting tired of all of this illegal bat crap. A few yrs ago, some OLD A's, went on line about illegal bats in Reno. The Old Bums, got me & Rick ... More

New Miken Ultra 2
Sept. 17, 2006 - Gee,...is this bat even on the market yet?Also, is the Freak and the Freak+ legal in this sanction? More