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July 19-21 – PHBA Panthers Field of Dreams Softball Tournament
PHBA Panthers Field of Dreams Softball Tournament, July 19th-21st Register now: https://events.teamsnap.com/registrations/BapG7AtpskJSOymVkVU8MyDIhcvm3SmtiI5RWGD7yl7ICdbdQF
Read More2024 Summer Tournament Team Tryouts Are Coming Up!
The Summer PHBA All-Stars Baseball tryouts are taking place on Sunday, April 14th and PHBA Panthers softball tryouts are April 21st. Times TBD. We plan to field teams for age groups 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14u (and likely 16u for softball only), based on player and coach interest. If your player is interested in trying…
Read More2024 Welcome Message From Board President, Melisa Barrett
Welcome to the 2024 season at PHBA! I am incredibly excited and honored to serve as the new president. Having grown up in the city of Pleasant Hill, I have fond memories of playing in PHBA. When my children were old enough to register, I couldn’t wait to share those same experiences with them. Before…
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When Does 3=1? [Coach-Pitch]
The rule for the number of coach pitches allowed was changed in 2020. So how many pitches does a coach really get to throw during coach pitch? This one seems simple enough, and yet the math never seems to add up for most coaches and umpires. This has been the rule for softball for years,…
Read More2023 Season Rules!
The PHBA Baseball and Softball rules for the 2022 season have been updated and posted on the Rules page. Key changes to this season’s rules include but are not limited to: Softball American 2023 The Dropped Third Strike is no longer in effect for Softball American. Baseball Pioneer 2022 Removal of overthrow pitch rule –…
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The OVERTHROW Rule is Dead!
The Overthrow Rules 4.11 for both Pioneer divisions have been rescinded and revamped to encourage the kids (and especially the coaches) to make a play on the runners instead of simply getting the ball back to the pitcher to “kill the play.” In previous years, attempting plays and missing promoted the kids simply running the…
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Coach Pitch Interference
The rule for coach pitch interference was changed for baseball in 2020 and is now consistent with softball rules. The coach should make every effort (think Neo in the Matrix) to avoid contact with a hit or thrown ball. However, if the coach is hit by the ball, the ball is LIVE and play will…
Read MoreHow does the Blue Crew stay sharp in the offseason?
The Umpire Leadership Team (ULT) continues to meet twice a month during the offseason in preparation for the upcoming season. The ULT examines existing PHBA rules along with changes to Major League Baseball and USA Softball rules which may impact PHBA. The team encourages Blue Crew discussion about the rules, reviewing current tough plays and…
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The “Foul Tip”
The foul tip is one those baseball rules that confuses the casual enjoyer of America’s pastime and infuriates baseball purists. This article is designed to help you understand this simple yet often misunderstood rule. According to MLB.com, “A foul tip is a batted ball that goes sharply and directly to the catcher’s hand or glove and…
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The “Look Back” Rule
The Look Back rule is specific to softball. The rule, in the words of USA Softball (teamusa.org), “was supposed to stop players from dancing around between bases while the ball was in the Pitcher’s possession and control in the Pitcher’s Circle.” The short, paraphrased version of this rule is this: When the Pitcher A) Has…
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