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SSUSA Staff: The link below redirects to the Official Minutes of the 2024 SSUSA ...
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SSUSA Staff: The customary locations for access to DRAFT Game Schedules and ...
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SSUSA Staff: Senior Softball-USA Ratings Guidelines The foundation of the ...
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DBLB32: It came to my attention that the RULES Committee voted 9-1 yesterday ...
Doubled 5: Dblb32 I couldn't agree more. I break 2 bats a year. I need a bat ...
JohnO28: Just another example of the people making the rules don't actually ...
S24: Is using the sun via a solar bat sleeve included in this rule ? I ...
Mason's Grandpa: I totally also agree with DBLB32. Players should be allowed to use ...
JohnO28: This just seems like another way SSUSA helps manufacturers make more ...
JohnO28: Ironically, if you read the USA rules on Altered bats it says ...
SSUSA Staff: ...Or, for the sake of intellectual integrity, you could have also ...
Donna McGuire: John028, please read page 40 of the online 2024 USA Rule Book, which ...
Nvjimmymac: Are we talking about the silver lined plastic sleeve case you mount ...
Woody22: Question…is the sun considered a warming device.? Lots of players ...
Mason's Grandpa: Please read the SECTION 7 ALL EQUIPMENT Rule. SECTION 7 • ALL ...
Mason's Grandpa: SSUSA, we are not, or at least I'm not trying to bust your chops. The ...
DBLB32: Yes when the Balls are COOLER they travel much better and quicker. ...
GMCinCOS: "“[T]he characteristics of any approved equipment cannot be ...
Not Dave: A bat that is in a SLEEVE, CLEAR POUCH or BOX is being heated by the ...
Not Dave: Last year SSUSA put in a NEW Rule about the Batters Box. The majority ...
SSUSA Staff: Mason's Grandpa ... There was extensive and vigorous discussion on ...
Mason's Grandpa: BTW. When you are playing on an ARTIFICIAL Turf field and you lay ...
Mason's Grandpa: SSUSA Staff... your vigorous discussion and result to me doesn't ...
SSUSA Staff: Grandpa ... We recognize, and respect, that you may not approve of ...
ball_smasher: Grandpa, rule makes sense to me. Some geniuses with propane heaters ...
Mason's Grandpa: Ball Smasher, I very much respect your opinion. The player/s that are ...
Mason's Grandpa: SSUSA STAFF, Rule 3.4 (6) Again the rule does NOT hold water as far ...
LeeM: SSUSA , can you please address the question posted on Dec. 6 by ...
9 ball: Ok here we go,I'm gonna duck for cover after this.I've recently ...
Mason's Grandpa: 9 ball, There is no reason to duck for cover. You did not say ...
BANDITOS180: Great points about the balls as well. SSUSA claims they care about ...
garyheifner: You guys are mostly talking about temps in the 60s. We will be ...
Nancy Allen: JohnO28, it sounds like you might think that there is some kind of ...
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Mojo1255: couple quesitons, 50's AAA, anyone know the teams registered? and ...
GMCinCOS: a similar question was posted a week or so ago. I hope you get a ...
SSUSA Staff: Reprint of our November 26th post: "We'll make that determination, ...
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Hitman 34: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my ...
curty: a wonderful person, he will be missed by all that knew him. ...
SSUSA Staff: SSUSA learned of Geno's passing on Saturday evening while in Tucson ...
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TOMAR77: We are looking for several players. We are in Southern California. We ...
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Softballnut3: Looking for a team. I can play anywhere and am very dependable and ...
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cv elite: Looking to just play no coaching no managing pitch, catch,2nd ,rcf ...
nickname36: "EXACTLY" Why is every player looking for a new team says they hit ...
cv elite: I have a better on-base percentage than average joe. However, for ...
Dbax: Exactly!
Bigdawg14: I agree with cv elite. The questio I ask is why does the ...
Bigdawg14: I apologize for my bad grammer and auto correct. Not informed should ...
nickname36: "EXACTLY" CVELITE.. So it sounds like you take walks as hits, it ...
JohnO28: I know multiple guys that have an OBP of over .700 on a regular ...
Bigdawg14: I agree with John028, through out the year I will maintain well above ...
yankeesfan12: I don't count walks either in my batting avg. Look at some of these ...
Bigdawg14: I agree with yankeesfan12, through the years I have seem many players ...
yankeesfan12: I forgot one important aspeck of the game is sacrifice fly's. I don't ...
JohnO28: BigDawg14, I hear ya however you're job as a hitter is to get on ...
Bigdawg14: John028, I agree there is nothing wrong with taking a walk. I have ...
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Bigdawg14: 66 years old man looking to join a tournament team, lives in Central ...
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stick8: This happened to me in a high school baseball game back in the spring ...
titanhd: I think the only OUT is the out of Order batter. 1 out. All runners ...
B.J.: the out isn't recorded on the batter who batted out of order it goes ...
stick8: Titan and BJ are correct!!
k man: Unless I am reading this incorrectly, Titan and BJ have different ...
Donna McGuire: You have an out at second base, plus an out on the batter who failed ...
k man: Donna, that does make sense. Why should the defensive team be ...
B.J.: I'd agree with Donna if we were playing by USA/ASA rule set.. but ...
Donna McGuire: Hey B.J. Read our (SSUSA) rule closely on pages 39 and 40. You will ...
B.J.: Donna, ASA/USA spells it out more clearly?? lol well the SSUSA ...
Donna McGuire: B.J. Love these discussions! First, I would say that our (SSUSA) rule ...
B.J.: Donna.. me too.. yes I have used the if you cant find it in SSUSA ...
Donna McGuire: B.J. Most likely, the SSUSA rule was picked up from ASA (now USA ...
stick8: From what I gather it appears most of the softball associations have ...
B.J.: stick8.. I used to do USSSA about 10 yrs ago and there rule also does ...
gamer23: The protest has to happen before the next pitch..if the runner on ...
stick8: BJ, One Nation has the same rule you referenced. I posed this to my ...
Fearless Freep: This is fascinating. I didn't know that the SSUSA/ASA rule differed ...
B.J.: FF.. you are partially correct.. B1 is charged with the out B2 is not ...
stick8: FF, some of the major league rules are a bit different. Did you know ...
Fearless Freep: There are a few differences. For example, a baserunner struck by a ...
Hank Heffner: It was told to me by an x major league umpire the reason for the rule ...
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chikn55: My favorite senior bat that i like and is my gamer in tournament ball ...
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kotonk: Well, it's 99% confirmed, the 2025 Aloha Bowl will be in Honolulu ...
Rightfield: Anybody short looking to play
DaveDowell: ...Nice intro to the classic Randy Newman tune from the Little ...
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The Colonel: Is anyone using the new Short Porch Soda Pop bat. If so, what are ...
chikn55: It definitely is made for a slower bad speed. It doesn’t take much ...
bat 5: What is the BPF on the Soda Pop. It has a NSA stamp on it ?
Soup-e10: Soda Pop Is 1.21bpf and Yes NSA/ISA/SSUSA
softball4b: Point of order. NSA cannot exceed 1.20, ISA and SSUSA cannot exceed ...
Mason's Grandpa: I use the Soda Pop bat. Very good bat. You can hit them out with it. ...
NYGNYY: It’s my go to bat. I used it in Rocky Mountain this past weekend. ...
bat 5: So if NSA sticker is on the bat, it cannot exceed 1.20 ? Would one ...
GAllen1: Hello, where can I purchase a Short Porch Soda Pop??? I’m 65 years ...
chikn55: Call SHORTPORCH baseball company at 1-912-224-8092
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GMCinCOS: Hi, I just finished my first year playing SSUSA. I registered last ...
Bruce M: Hi GMCinCOC - Likely those expiration dates haven't been updated yet ...
GMCinCOS: Hey Bruce, i will likely end up calling. I had seen an announcement ...
Soxbo: I only get a one year option choice for renewal.
GMCinCOS: My issue appears to be resolved, now I see 4 year(s): $70 Card ...
SSUSA Staff: Soxbo ... If the registration renewal module is working as designed, ...
Carl20: I renewed my card online during the latter part of October, but have ...
SSUSA Staff: Carl20 ... The renewing player receives an electronic copy of their ...
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DPlayer: The bases are loaded with less than two outs. A ground ball is hit to ...
IDon'tKnow 3rdBase: Scenario 1)by touching the base first, the force is in effect and the ...
Mason's Grandpa: DPlayer, 1). IF, 3B is touched first, the force is no-longer in play ...
stick8: 1) Runner going from second to third is OUT. Runner that was on third ...
DaveDowell: stick8 ... They might be correct, but only if the runner who started ...
B.J.: I hate to say this but for "ONCE" I agree with DD and stick8 they ...
Webbie25: Many years ago, I believe in Winter Worlds, we faced second and ...
Dbax: I know who that third baseman was.
stick8: Dave you might be right if this happened in a senior league. This ...
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TOMAR77: Can a 70's team add an 69 year old to a 70's Team ? If so how many ...
DaveDowell: YES- You may add up to three (3) if they are otherwise eligible as to ...
TOMAR77: Thanks Dave, I was told by others yes, no, maybe so. Tommy
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faz: Has anyone used this louisville bat. Trying to get some feedback
JohnO28: hard barrel, reccomended for people with faster bat speeds. Have to ...
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3D: 1B, RF, C, bat and throw left, live in Illinois, if you need a player ...
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JohnO28: On the email sent our yesterday it gives what dates the division are ...
SSUSA Staff: You may rely on the Dates by Division contained in the email: 2025 ...
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Tricia2710: Do we have any ideas on draft field locations? Specifically 40AA ...
SSUSA Staff: We'll make that determination, and related announcement here, shortly ...
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M2M: I'm looking to join a 65+ Major or above team for 2025. Live in ...
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Blazzen24: A few players aged up to the next division.
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