The Interpreter’s Corner

The latest Rules Interpretations from MROS veterans

Equipment Rules Addressing Risk Minimization Focus of 2019 Softball Rules Changes

Equipment rules designed to reduce risk of injury, as well as a clarification that the media area must be located in dead-ball territory, are among the high school softball rules...

Minimizing Officiating Mistakes

We are in the play off season. Independent leagues have started and the public schools will begin within the next two weeks. There are several things that are consistent this...

Revisiting the Tarp Rule

Tarp Rule A player may lean on or place a hand on the tarp prior to or at the moment of the attempted catch. Result: Live ball, legal catch. A...

Flex Player Reminder

Flex Player and Plate Umpire Reminders We do not use an Extra Player (EP). We use a DP and a Flex Player. Using any term other than a DP or...