The rare cases people argue about
Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.
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Pitching and base running
- What is the look-back rule in softball?When the pitcher holds the ball inside the pitcher's circle, a runner who is off a base must go straight back to it or straight on to the next one.
- Why does first base have two colours in softball?It is a double base, built to stop collisions.
- What is the difference between obstruction and interference in softball?Obstruction is by the defence: a fielder without the ball gets in a runner's way.
- How many times can a softball coach stop the game to talk to the pitcher?Three times in a seven-inning game, and once in each extra inning.
- What is an appeal play in softball?It is a ruling the umpire gives only when asked.