2010 nfhs softball rules book

The ohsaa may have modified some nfhs rules so that they are in alignment with ohsaa sports regulations. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation adjustable viewing size. The caption for figure 6 is incorrect in the rules book. Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a. 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. Female or male fast pitch female slow pitch male slow pitch recommended 60foot skinned infield 185235 250275 275300 dia. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. School associations nfhs softball rules committee at its annual meeting june 810 in indianapolis. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. The required date for the catchers helmet and mask. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Official nfhs softball signals signal toward pitcher a. Montana high school association softball moa softball. Although the new pitching distance is mandatory beginning with the 201011 school year, nfhsmember state high school associations may adopt the 43feet distance in 200910, if desired.

From illegal pitches to pitching dimensions to equipment specifications, nfhs rules are established and. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. The purpose of this is to explain the change in verbiage in the nfhs softball rules book regarding the umpires recognition of a player exhibiting the signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion and to. Indianapolis, in july 7, 2009courtesy nfhs effective with the 201011 school year, the pitching distance for high school varsity softball pitchers will increase from 40 feet to 43 feet. Officials uniform clarifications 2019 mhsa staff contact. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011 school year. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit nonapproved bats as of 5. Although the new pitching distance is mandatory beginning with the 2010 11 school year, nfhs member state high school associations may adopt the 43feet distance in 200910, if desired. Softball rules information 2011 nfhs softball rules interpretations case book correction 2011 softball points of emphasis 2011 nfhs softball comments on the rules revisions 2011 softball rules press release 2011 nfhs softball rules changes 2010 nfhs softball rules interpretations more. The nfhs provided a rule exception that allows pitchers and players on the team to control their hair. Nfhs wrestling rules each state high school association adopting nfhs wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. If there is a balk to the base and the ball is thrown to a base, ball remains alive.

Recommended distance from foul line to nearest obstruction or dugoutbench should be minimum of 25 and maximum of 30 outfield fence arc of equal distance all fields recommended outfield fence distances. High school softball rule for 2012 ejects both batter. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. The rules changes subsequently were approved by the nfhs board of directors. Nfhsll rules differences 2010 northern coast officials. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball. National federation of state high school associations softball. The play situations and comments are based on questions that have been raised in administering the many thousands of interscholastic games played each season. Rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis mechanics changes national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball take part. The nfhs softball rules book and the ohsaa softball regulations will serve as the official rules of softball. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs wrestling rules should contact darin boysen at the nsaa office. If all runners including the batterrunner advance at least one base, balk is nullified, runners liable to be put out.

Although the new pitching distance is mandatory beginning with the 201011 school year, nfhsmember. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Piaa softball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rul. 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. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. Moa softball page click here to view the entire page. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances.

The offender must write a written summary of the events which led to the ejection with the state office. Pitching distance officially moves to 43 feet in softball. Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion such as loss of. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs softball rules committee at its annual meeting june 810 in indianapolis. It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the diamond frequently for updates and new information the nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. The nfhs rules book is provided to each member school sponsoring softball as a courtesy by the ohsaa. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations.

Latest wrestling rules interpretations from the nfhs. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Nfhs high school rules revisions and interpretations for the years 20072020. The purpose of this is to explain the change in verbiage in the nfhs softball rules book regarding the umpires. Since the pitch was ball four the batter has now completed her turn at bat and should be awarded first base and r1 should be awarded second base one base from the time of the pitch since it was a pitched ball. 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. According to the 201011 nfhs athletics participation survey, softball is the fourthmost popular sport for girls at the high school level, with. Home run right fist in the air, rotate counterclockwise. Foreword page 22011 nfhs softball case foreword this softball case book is based on the 2010 nfhs softball rules as adopted by the national federation of state high school associations.

The pages of this book are printed on 100 percent recycled paper. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The new pitching distance was one of four rules revisions made by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules committee at its annual meeting june 810 in indianapolis. Recommended distance from foul line to nearest obstruction or dugoutbench should be minimum of 25 and maximum of 30 outfield fence arc of equal distance. High school softball rules change enforces stricter penalty for illegal bats for immediate release contact. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011 school. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. January, 2010 1 national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball 2010 take part.

Although the new pitching distance is mandatory beginning with the 201011 school year, nfhsmember state high school associations may adopt the. The national federation of high schools has adopted rules for numerous high school sports, including softball. Click here to see the latest wrestling rules interpretations from the nfhs. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which will go a long way toward helping every umpire gain the respect and confidence heshe. Mary struckhoff indianapolis, in july 5, 2011 the use of altered or nonapproved bats in high school softball will draw an additional penalty for both players and coaches beginning with the 2012 season.

Time outfoulball dead ball verbally calls play ball verbally calls time, foul ball or dead ball d. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. If so here is the relevant rule to look at for nfhs softball rev 2010, bc do not have 2011 handy, but suspect same i would interpret this to mean if of legal dimensions for a first baseman, any fielder can use. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. December 2009 3 20092010 nfhs basketball rules interpretations continued from page 1 situation 4. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. A new pitching distance of 43 feet was one of four rules revisions made by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules committee at its annual meeting in indianapolis. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the. Pitching distance officially moves to 43 feet in softball for. Softball offers a variety of rules to protect the players and maintain the integrity of the game.

Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o media shall be prohibited from being in liveball areas. 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. Portion to go into the rules section and replace current language. Each state can set its own rules, but most typically apply the standard nfhs rules are no major differences between high. All of the following statements about sliding are true except. Throughout the country our umpires ask about rules and plays that come up. Ejected coaches must view the nfhs teaching and modeling behavior video. Take a moment to check your knowledge of how you would make the call. A1 is injured and bench personnel are beckoned onto the court. Ejected players must watch the nfhs sportsmanship video. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. The usa softball rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a usa umpire, then you should be given a 2020 rule book.

No other model rules interpretations should be considered. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs wrestling rules should contact darin boysen at. Nfhs 2010 football rules book roanoke county parks rec. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and. By state association adoption, the pitching distance in slow pitch softball. National federation of state high school associations. The new pitching distance was one of four rules revisions made by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules. Fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association.