Khsaa participation numbers reach record levels in 2017. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. No new inning may be started, unless the score is tied, after 55 minutes have elapsed from when the game began. Baja arizona girls softball association oro valley fast pitch softball. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention. There have been a few corrections and new interpretations since this rule book was. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. By 2017, an institutional field with a 4 foot fence must be a minimum of 210 feet in left and right field and 230 in center field and it is highly recommended that a municipal field with a 4foot fence used by the institution be at those same distances. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. 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. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
Be safe out there, and we look forward to seeing everyone in panama city beach for the usfa world series in july. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Aug 26, 2015 2015 asa usa softball team usa and usa future stars amateur softball. The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball.
International softball federation is strictly prohibited. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. We had a situation in a game today where a runner was running home as the ball was being thrown back from outfield. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Fastpitch softball bats are primarily used in softball games for girls and women playing fastpitch softball. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. As part of organizational initiatives, both the wbsc and usa softball have developed updated bat certification stamps to replace their former isf and asa stamps. Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. The choice of first or last bat in the inning shall be decided by a coin toss. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references.
One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Mark, the asa 2004 certification mark or the new 20 asa softball. These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020.
A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. The standard effect for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter legal position in the batters box rule. Bats with the older 2000, 2004 and 20 stamps will continue to be accepted as previous under softball canada rules. These stamps are equivalent to the former stamps as shown below and will begin to appear on newly manufactured bats beginning this season. The ncaa 2016 2017 softball rules book is still the current one.
Pitchers shall pause for a minimum of two seconds to take or simulate taking a signal the signal need not come from the catcher illegal pitch rule 10. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference. Asa 10u rules discuss fastpitch softball community. 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. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. The ncaa 20162017 softball rules book is still the current one. Youth commissioner, deputy commissioners, district 11 uic, and or the. The umpire andor staff assistant will keep the official game time. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Confusion on asa ruling on blocking home plate discuss.
Many of the best teams in college and high school softball were swinging the louisville slugger tps xeno this past year. 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. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark see figure 16 and not be listed on the asa non.
For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, munch, allison, sadowski, ed, schiro, michael a. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. Reciprocal guidelines out of state official thursday, june 08, 2017. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. A 15run rule will be in effect after 3 innings and a 10run rule after 5 innings. Dec 27, 2016 ncaa there is no new rule book for ncaa in 2017. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 9 seasons now in the us and canada. Teams may use additional aps to bat their entire roster roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. Since its inception in 1984, babe ruth softball has grown tremendously to become a premier softball program throughout the united states and canadaand is also the fastest growing division in babe ruth league, inc. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites.
The asa rules allow for extra innings to be played in the event of a tie at the end of the seventh inning. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. Learn the rules to get an edge on the competition, very easily using the blue book 60. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. 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. Table of contents isa rule book isa executive board page 3 general information page 4 rule 1 definitions page 10 rule 2 the playing field page 19 rule 3 altered equipment. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware.
Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. Paperback blue book 60 fast pitch softball rules 2015. Nfca fastpitch delivery january 2017 by national fastpitch. The dedication that louisville slugger put in to create the xeno design really shines through in this years model, and it all starts. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. There may be some minor quirks between the alphabet soup org rules but they are all pretty close on the big stuff. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004.
Girls fastpitch softball is starting back up, after being down for a month. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular. 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.
Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. 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. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position in the batting. Panama city beach world series is scheduled for july. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed.
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. Asa fastpitch softball rules 2017 pdf august 10, 2018 3. The amateur softball association asa is a national organization in the united states that provides support services to softball leagues. Editor eddie ray cantrell president national director of umpires. Look back rule with a twist discuss fastpitch softball. Asa has resources for youth leagues and traveling teams, as well as adult recreational leagues and competitive adult programs. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Ncaa publications official baseballsoftball scorebook.
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. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those. Section vi added text to address league boundaries. To be the recognized leader in the sport of softball through. Rule 2 the playing field page 19 rule 3 altered equipment. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. There have been a few corrections and new interpretations since this rule book. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition.
The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The mission of the usa softball of michigan is to promote softball as an affordable, accessible activity to communities through uniform, quality programs consistent with the usa softball. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. This guide explains fastpitch rules in an easy to consume format for any level.
What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. That first year amateur softball association asa rules were used with baja rules. For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as. Basically straight asa is pretty close to what someone might view as regular softball rules. Dec 11, 2018 slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration.
Usa softball has developed new stamps to transition from their asa 2004 and asa 20 stamps. Welcome to discuss fastpitch your free account is waiting to the best softball community on the web. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. New wbsc and usa softball bat certification stamps. Feb 09, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Thats because they learned the old fashioned way which bat was the hottest. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The seven innings in a fastpitch softball game lasts the length of time it takes three batters to strike out on each team. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. I would like to welcome back all players, coaches and parents to the greatest game in the country.