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. Batting helmets must have chin straps and full face guard as required by asa. Asa potential rule changes for 2011 softball at bellaonline. Softball rules changes 2017 by nfhs on september 28, 2016 softball. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules.
When more balls are hit into play, the defense is more involved in the game, thus enhancing skill development. First names may be omitted from the written line up as long as they are. The amateur softball association of america asa is credited for establishing a standard set of rules and providing guidance and stability to the sport of softball in the us. Obtain your copy of the official rules of softball by contacting your local asa commissioner. Any situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by the current years asa rules. If a players age is in question, the parent or legal guardian must submit the birth certificate to the conway parks. Language requiring the taper to be of a solid surface has been removed. If a ball is pitched the batter will walk, a strike the batter must hit the ball or be called out. A fly ball contacting any portion of a tree overhanging a. The ncaa softball rules committee believes that participation in athletics is an integral part of the educational experience for studentathletes therefore, it expects the highest standards of sportsmanship, integrity and conduct of all. Founded in 1933 as a volunteer driven organization, asa has become one of the most enduring softball organizations in the country. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules.
But, they have it bundled with a mechanics program on cd. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. All rules not covered herein, please refer to the current asa official fast pitch softball rules for women. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.
Basic softball rules object california state university. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Sysa softball rules 16u revised may 2010 page 1 the playing of all games is governed by asa rules and regulations except those noted below. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Softball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on november 01, 2017 softball. 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. Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 4 of 49 usasoftball. The play prior to the calling of the game was a blooper into lf where the short fielder and lf collided. Onto the top of the concrete pad upon which the fencedin team area is located, except for the concrete directly in front of the fence in the gutter, off the face of the concrete and off the front of the team area fence are all in play. 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. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious.
The taper is the transition area which connects the narrower handle to the wider barrel portion of the bat. The home and visiting teams will be decided by playing handoverhand with the winner choosing his side. Asa rules on bats will be enforced teeball bats are prohibited. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow.
The national softball hall of fame and gift shop will reopen to the public at 8 a. And, i am pretty sure that you no longer have to be affiliated with little league anymore to buy both its baseball or softball rules book. The majority of the text is simply reorganized from the current rules book. Teams may not practice on the infield after it is prepared for a game until pregame infield warmups. 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.
Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by gulfcoast sports association 1169 n burleson blvd suite 107215 burleson, tx 76028 it is the responsibility of coaches, managers, players and sponsors to know the gulfcoast sports association rules and bylaws. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The second revision rule 15 concerned bat specifications. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. The batting team stays up to bat until the fielding team puts out 3 batters. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. Mens one pitch tournament rules tampa bay softball. It is also available via a mobile app on ios and android devices changes made to the national associations playing rules, code, and procedure manual can be found using the links below. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play.
Usssa rules will be followed unless otherwise stated. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. Ignorance of these rules and bylaws is not grounds for protest or appeal. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. The new rules as listed in the 2015 asa participant manual reads as follows. Modified official rules amateur softball association of america. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. The teams will alternate the book back and forth depending on who is batting. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the softball terminology az section. Coaches must check in and present roster and waivers legible, completed. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. 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 scorebook will be kept by the team that is batting. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or groups into separate classifications with active membership in isa. Dogs are not permitted at city of alexandria playing fields. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. 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 region hosting the regional championship final will establish the base, pitching and fence distances. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and.
Correcting a downswing brings big results swing makeover. Softball is played by two teams of 9 players each who try to score more runs than their opponent by rounding the bases and crossing home plate as many times as possible. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. The city of alexandria will not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs on city property. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game.
With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Determining outfield positioning will be at the umpires discretion. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set aside during. I am pretty sure that one can buy the asa rules directly from asa without being affiliated with asa. Asa is considering a bunch of rules changes for 2011, including quite a few playing rule changes. Player eligibility will be based upon the players age as of january 1st of the current year. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. Time limit for all games will be 60 minutes or 6 innings. Protective headgear must be worn while batting and running. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules.
As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the softball faq guide. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Failure to have 8 players at game time results in a forfeit. This rule establishes solid color requirements similar to other nfhs sport rules. A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. Softball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. Placing all equipment in one location at one time is a more efficient method to conduct this inspection. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted.
In addition to the above changes to the asa rulebook, the following ground rules apply. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. Read on to see what may be coming down the pike, as well as my opinion on each potential new rule. All players must play standard softball positions including at least three 3 outfielders positioned in the outfield.
Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. We kindly ask visitors to observe proper social distancing guidelines while. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. Inaccuracies could include incorrect or omitted first name, uniform number or position. Updated usa softball rule books are provided to league representatives in the spring in order to be dispersed among each of our local teams. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Out of play apply asa rules unless otherwise stated.
Played a game last night and were down in the bottom of the 7th 11 with 1 out and a man on second. Incorrect listing of eligible starting players and substitutes. Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. If a player plays college softball, they are unable to play class b softball. We will be playing asa rules straight softball rules with the following exceptions below the top two teams will play in the championship game. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Jan 11, 2016 as the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball, has produced the asa playing rules app to provide a.
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