From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Nfhs rules books, case books and other softball resources can be ordered. For all wbsc rules, mechanics and the case play book. This casebook shall be updated on a continual basis by providing amended or new rule interpretations. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
A casebook is another component of the softball canada national officials program. The play situations and comments are based on questions that have been raised in administering the many thousands of interscholastic games played each. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. A tiebreaker procedure comes into play if the scores are tied after the seventh innings. 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. Following a team warning for illegal jewelry, the next player observed wearing jewelry in the game shall be ejected along with the head coach. The rulings in this casebook are based on the official rules of fast pitch softball.
Rules, online exams, and rules casebook softball queensland. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. A thorough knowledge of the softball canada playing rules will strengthen an officials umpiring skills and enhance personal confidence on the field. Snz rule book 20182021 snz code of conduct july 2018. 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. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book 2 equipment 1. A base coach may use a stopwatch while coaching first or third base. Nfhs rules books, case books and other softball resources can. A major team roster shall not have more than three 3 players with a team affiliation rating history during the previous two tournament seasons greater than major. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. There are two types of playing rules assessment available.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Whether the offender is ejected or warned in this case is umpire judgment. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. High school softball rules changes focus on intentional walks, equi. 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 see last rule under batting. The format of the book follows the official ncaa softball rules book, rulebyrule and sectionbysection its presentation provides clear, realistic gametype plays that allow the reader to better comprehend the application and adjudication of the official written rules the editor hopes that the case book will assist umpires, coaches, players. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. The umpire rules b1 is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. The primary focus and effort of this component publication is to promote consistency in rule interpretations by describing situations and addressing their rulings as interpreted by the officiating.
The request may be made prior to or during the at bat. National federation of state high school associations softball. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the. Jan 18, 2018 even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. The words official softball are no longer clearly visible on the bat, but the bat meets all other criteria of a legal bat. The defending team tries to defend its bases by getting three outs and not allowing the batting team to score. The world baseball softball confederations wbsc aims to identify, train and assess umpires across the globe in order to improve the quality and consistency of officiating throughout the game of softball. The 20182021 official playing rules were adopted by the world baseball and softball congress wbsc at its 2017 rules congress. 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. Changes to pitching procedures approved in softball. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Nfhs author, elliot hopkins editor see all formats and editions.
Each teams innings ends when three of its batters have been ruled out and then the. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. A few others, most noteably ncaa and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, also referred to as fed, have amended, rewritten, and renumbered the rules pretty significantly. If, on an infield fly rule call, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions in rule 72. Contains the official case plays for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format.
The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball nz. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Please see comments on the rules changein the rule book, pages 8485, for further information and rationale for each rule change. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833 phone 715 3448580 fax 715 3444241 monfri. R1 and r2 are on 2nd and 3rd respectively, with no outs. The nfhs softball case book contains the official case plays for high school softball as approved by the nfhs softball rules.
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. The softball canada umpire casebook is the property of softball canada and any use without the expressed written consent of softball canada is strictly prohibited. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. The play situations and comments are based on questions that have been raised in administering the many thousands of interscholastic games played each season.
National federation of state high school associations. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Nfhs 2020 softball rules book, case book, umpires manual. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball. Enclosed are the 2020 ncaa softball rules exam correct answers along with all rules book, case book, cca manual and interpretations references along with additional commentary if needed. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. The nfhs softball case book contains the official case plays for high school softball as approved by the nfhs softball rules committee. With runners on base, a nocatch call can be changed to a catch only if.
The host school may practice at the site only if that is their regular practice site. An umpires placement of all runners per the rulescase book after any blocked ball call. 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 media shall be prohibited from being in liveball area. The wbsc strives to promote better communications between umpires, coaches and staff to be able to provide consistency in the interpretation.
They have now been adopted for use in all softball australia competitions. The team that scores the most runs in seven innings wins. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. National softball association the players association. The nfhs rule book has a complete diagram of the recommended layout of the softball diamond. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. The ncaa case book contains rulings that have been approved by the softball rules committee as a supplement to the official rules included are actual gamelike situations that add meaning to the written code of rules and verify that there can be only one interpretation to any given rule. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Sbsoa home presidents message board members meeting dates updated rules changes 2020 2020 state schoolclinic. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions.
On 112818 the ncaa softball rules editor released an official interpretation for rule 12. 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. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Contains the official case plays for softball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Nfhs 2020 softball rulebook nfhs 2019 softball rulebook 2019 nfhs softball rules illegal re entry of nfhs softball nfhs softball rules 2019 softball case book. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Please refer to figure 11 and figure 12 of the rule book. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. 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.
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