The online rule book supersedes the printed edition. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. The softball field shall be free of obstructions between the foul lines, level and. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield.
Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. I thought there was something in the preseason video and documentation that this rule was being used to emphasize keeping games moving. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A bat that is not free of rattles shall be considered an illegal bat. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Free to paid members of the nfhs coaches and officials associations. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing.
Bats shall be free of rattles, dents, burrs and cracks. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. A tie ball game will begin the extra inning s using the international tie breaker itb rule see rule 5. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Coaches should be provided with a hard copy when they. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. It shall be free of burr and visible cracks and shall not.
There is total free substitution of players in the field on defense. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. Only asa approved slow pitch softball bats are allowed in league and tournament play. The official bat may be marked official softball by the manufacturer, and.
You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. 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. Presented by umpire ken miller at the annual nesu new england softball umpires meeting in 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. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. 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.
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. 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 abroad. Free substitutionall teams must turn in batting order. A brief presentation of ncaa softball rules for the dpflex positions. Official rules of softball usa softball mobile app.
Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020. Your free account is waiting to the best softball community on the web. For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. The official bat shall be no more than 34 inches long nor exceed 38 ounces in weight. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf. The current edition of the asa rulebook will be the official rulebook for the program.
Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version. Youth commissioner, deputy commissioners, district 11 uic, and or the. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Nfhs rules books, case books and other softball resources can be ordered. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. 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 board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby empowers the board of girls softball commissioners to administer all phases of this. Amy cassell and sandy searcy present changes to the nfhs rules for high school softballs 2019 season. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following. Nfhs softball rules illegal re entry of nfhs softball 2019 nfhs softball rules book nfhs softball rule book 2019 2019 nfhs softball rules book pdf nfhs 2019 softball rule book 2019 nfhs softball rule book 2019. 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. When using the itb a courtesy running can not be used for the runner placed on 2nd base until the runner has advanced to 3rd base. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe.
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