Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. 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. 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. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. 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.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The ultimate guide to fastpitch the o fficial rules of softball. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Usa softball is one of the largest volunteer organizations in our country.
Asa usa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results. Ncaa division i, ii, or iii softball prechampionship manual and contact. 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.
Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. In 2007, the baja board elected to join asa as a recreational class b league. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Playing field exceptions the playing field shall be laid out according to the following instructions, supplemented by the diagrams at the end of these rules. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. The region hosting the regional championship final will establish the base, pitching and fence distances. Interleague girls softball playing rules 2017 oakland girls.
Revisedspring20171coed softball rules and regulations field of play the field of play will be a regulation softball field. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. File type pdf asa softball exam answers asa softball exam answers 2020 new softball pitching rule changes hot topic. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. In 2006, dave plane of oro valley fast pitch updated this rule book. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Playmore uses the amateur softball association asa as a governing body as its. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. In 2017, chad andrews of oro valley fastpitch update this rule book to reflect bajas affiliation. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Rule 5 section 12e a participant who is hearingimpaired may use a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary hearing aid during play to assist that hearingimpaired participant. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted.
Over 30,000 umpires register with usa softball annually. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. 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. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. Asa bat certification process and as required in rule 3 3 1 exception. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The board of directors hereafter referred to as the board 4. Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 9 of 49 usasoftball. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. 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.
Regulation game all games will last a total of seven innings or sixty minutes, whichever comes first. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch. Revisedspring 2017 1coed softball rules and regulations field of play the field of play will be a regulation softball field. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of.
The defensive player must always touch the white portion. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on web site feedback below, and report the exact url of the ad. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. All leagues are to be considered class d leagues or below as pertains to all rules. If the issue is not a league rule, then the umpire has the final say. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball.
Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. 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. As a participant in a senior softball usa 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. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. 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 request may be made prior to or during the at bat. 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. Usa softball was founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association asa with a tournament held in chicago that was organized by leo fischer and michael j.
Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Recreational, leagues, tournaments, national championships. Ncaa softball rules book only those changes that clarified the previous. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules.
If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or. Bsc softball, inc page 2 of 36 bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004 certification. A world amateur softball tournament was held by the. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. If there are questions that arise regarding a league rule, captains must refer to their league rules for clarification. Committee shall have a policy and procedures manual or information data. Bsc softball, inc page 6 of 36 ball situation, the runner will be called out. 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.
Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and pitching ace, cat osterman. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Asa has the most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Softball 360 presented by the asa show 1503 miken freak tour is off and running.
They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul. The interleague girls softball playing rules will follow the usa softball formerly known as. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. 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. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. The canon city recreation district rules take priority over the usa softball rules. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. Regulation game all games will last a total of seven innings or sixty. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a.
The pitching rules change and what it looks likewhat you can and cant do. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Baja arizona girls softball association official 2017 policies and procedures table of contents i. The following year, the 1934 national recreation congress recognized the asa. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules.
Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Its a must have to learn the game and understand it from every rule.
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