Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. As the rule book states, the rules committee is concerned about unnecessary and violent collisions with the catcher at home plate and with infielders at all bases. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. No participant, coach or administrator shall use alcohol or any form of tobacco product e. Rex chapman remembers his apollo heroes, and heartbreak. This is a significant change in the sense that its movement in a rule change that affects how a pitcher can choose to start and, in my opinion, can be an advantage to the pitcher yay. Umpire mechanics 2007 2019 nfhs softball rules ppt. Intentional walk base on balls a request made to the umpire by the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher, for the purpose of awarding the batter first base. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. This portion of the rule had been inadvertently omitted. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
Provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Softball rule book pdf 2019 nfhs softball rules book 2019 nfhs softball rules book pdf nfhs 2019 softball rule book 2019 nfhs softball rule book nfhs 2019 softball rule book mobile app nfhs 20192020 rulebook. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. Nfhs publications library the nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Neither should play be permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by a rule. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete.
When a pitcher is removed by rule and the incoming pitcher has not pitched in the game, it is the umpires discretion as to the number of warmup pitches allowed. Rule language was updated to better reflect the 2017 rule change regarding a coach physically assisting a. Adopt rule 121 note, authorizing the optional use of the double first base. If additional information is made available, allow. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Modified that chest protectors for catchers shall meet a nocsae performance standard. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. For rules see official rule book for league and state. Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller. Softball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on november 01, 2017 softball. Amy cassell and sandy searcy present changes to the nfhs rules for high school softballs 2019 season.
Connecticut studentathlete chosen as 2018 spirit of sport award re. Certified bat memo january 2018, nonapproved bat list 40. Piaa softball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Contains the officials rules for softball and are designed t. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. A pitched ball that is intentionally tapped with the bat, slowly, within the infield. Adopt rule 423 note 1, 15runs after 3 innings or 10runs after 5. The nfhs baseball rules book contains the official rules code for high school baseball as. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs softball rules should contact. Rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently.
Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource. Finally, a rule change that gives pitchers an advantage. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game.
A request made to the umpire by the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher, for. Softball north carolina high school athletic association. If the incoming pitcher has already pitched in the game, she will receive 5 warmup. Rules books and case books available as e books by on february 10, 2020. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball. Rule 412d already requires head coaches to verify that their players are legally and properly equipped.
Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Rule 1 players, field and equipment the nfhs does not perform scientific tests on any specific items of. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Modified that baseballs shall meet a nocsae performance standard.
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