Newmarket Minor Softball Association
Providing over 35 years of continues softball enjoyment in Newmarket
1. Left hand turn from first
TOP 10 MISUNDERSTOOD RULES
These ten rules have been selected as rules about which there are many common misconceptions. These misconceptions then lead to many forms of abuse whether it be heckling from the fans who misunderstand (or don’t agree with) the rule, verbal abuse from coaches and/or players, etc.
The Top 10 Misunderstood Rules in Softball Are:
3. Award of bases on overthrow
4. Batted ball hitting home plate, first base, second base or third base.
5. Batter stepping on home plate or mat or directly in front of home plate or mat.
6. Fair ball bouncing out of play or off a defensive player.
8. Lead-off (Pitcher’s Circle) - Fast Pitch only
9. Difference between Interference/Obstruction
