NEWS

Welcome to the 2011 slow-pitch softball season.



LEAGUES:

• BLOOMINGTON — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
• NORMAL — Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
• STATE FARM — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

REVIEW

Topic: Calling Balls and Strikes

It is simple, when contact is not made, a pitch is called verbally a ball or a strike. You do not have to tell location unless you are asked. Beating the fists together to signal hitting the plate is not an ASA mechanic. Touching the shoulders to signal deep is not an ASA mechanic. Saying flat for an illegal pitch is not the correct verbal mechanic. Telling the location on every pitch shows you are unsure of your strike zone and is the sign of a rookie umpire. Ball or strike is all you need to say.

ASA's Non Approved Bats with pictures

ASA Rule Review

One-Man Umpiring System

Umpire Code of Ethics