Spring recreational ball, allstars, bselect and winterball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. The board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby empowers the board of girls softball commissioners to administer all phases of this program that are not specifically reserved for the board of directors action as outlined in. Single games no new inning will begin after 55 minutes of play.
If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic will make a decision concerning the definition or rule interpretation in question. Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 9 of 49 usasoftball. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. In the event the tournament director cannot reach a decision, then they may appeal to the area or state isa. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows. Rules corner new year means new rules for organizations by john bennett longtime umpire the start of a new year brings with it, for most softball. Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs. One rule that usually comes into play in fastpitch softball is the look back rule when runners are on base.
For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. The regulation softball used in fastpitch softball is 12 inches in circumference. This video will help a catcher or coach learn the ends and outs of the drop 3rd strike rule. Baja arizona girls softball association was formed in 2004 by seven independent leagues in tucson az. That first year amateur softball association asa rules were used with baja rules changes for each age division. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. Equipment all equipment notwithstanding the foregoing, usa softball reserves the right to withhold or withdraw approval of any equipment which, in usa softballs sole determination, significantly changes the character of the game, affects the safety of. 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. The international softball federation isf is the international governing body of softball. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Where fast pitch only is shown, modified pitch rules are followed the same as fast pitch with the. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 9 seasons now in the us and canada.
Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. Softball canadas umpires toolbox is where umpires can access public resources to help them improve their skills and help instructors and evaluators when leading their certification clinics. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Nfca fastpitch delivery january 2017 by national fastpitch. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary.
Gloves may be worn by any player in the field, subject to size specifications in rule 3. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. Drop 3rd strike rule in fastpitch softball candice einspahr. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. In 2005, david schreiber and chris mecum of rita ranch now southeast fastpitch authored a. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. Formerly the amateur softball association asa usa softball, usa softball usas has many important responsibilities as the national governing body of softball in the united states, including regulating competition to insure fairness and equal opportunity to the millions of players who play the sport. The amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states.
The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules blue book 60 fast pitch softball rules 2015. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canadas provincialterritorial association offices.
These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. The title of this book is bluebook 60 fastpitch softball rules 2017 and it was written by billy martin, allison munch contributor, ed sadowski contributor. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. It has 337 members with 125 deceased, including players, managers, umpires, and other suitable individuals. Jan 19, 2017 as the national governing body of softball in the united states, usa softball has produced the usa softball playing rules app to provide a unique way of referencing its rules, the usa softball.
Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch. Asa softball rules posted on 20200422 20200422 mens asa slow pitch softball rules livestrong. Information is included in terms of all four seasons. The national softball hall of fame was dedicated may 26, 1973, in oklahoma city. Fastpitch softball, also known as fastpitch or fastball, is a form of softball played commonly by women and men, though coed fastpitch leagues also exist. The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414 usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book.
Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. The allvolunteer board of directors of the 4s ranch girls softball league is proud to announce that they have recently published a rules and regulations document that details how the league is run. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular season leagues and tournament play for all ages and ability levels. The defensive player, playing the position of pitcher, shall remain with at least one foot inside the pitchers circle until the pitched ball has been delivered to the batter. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2.
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