All changes below are effective january 1, 2018 unless otherwise noted. In asa it is my understanding that if obstruction occurs the runner is awarded the bases the ump thinks the runner would have gotten had obstruction not occurred. Discussion in ask the umpire started by dj55921, mar 25, 2015. The abbreviations used in the questions follow the following. Mens a teams are required to participate in at least one 1 usa softball 2k event to be eligible to attending the usa softball a national championships. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate competition and adult and youth recreational play. Usa softball of north dakota formerly the north dakota amateur softball association is proud to be one of 68 local affiliates for usa softball. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. Jan 21, 2019 the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Official senior softball usa rulebook official isa senior rulebook. Your state or area umpireinchief will be able to give you those guidelines. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the.
The top of the ball must be in the horizontal plain and either side of the ball in the vertical plain of the strike zone. Founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association, usa softball is the national governing body of softball in the unites states, so declared by the united states olympic committee in 1978. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Only asa approved slow pitch softball bats are allowed in league and. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The usa softball rule will be referenced, along with the page number, and the difference will be described and highlighted.
For slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. 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. An association needs to be progressive and thorough to make sure that their rules are evolving with the game, said jeremy mcdowell, executive vicepresident for usssa fastpitch. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Any rules not specifically mentioned will be played according to the usa softball the official rules of softball 2018 rule book.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. A benefit of registration is a rule book and a score book. This organization and all games shall be governed by the official a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 201821 official slow pitch rules.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book my fellow umpires, welcome to the 2018 slow pitch case book. Between the batters back shoulder and the front knee. In the near future we will have available an on line umpire case, mechanics, signals and positioning manual. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. The examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book.
The managerscoaches of a usssa registered slow pitch softball team and the umpires of a usssa sanctioned slow pitch softball gametournament shall not allow anyone other than a participant, manager, coach, trainer or sponsor to be in the dugout, bench or the field of play during a sanctioned usssa slow pitch softball game tournament. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Whether it is 8under fast pitch league play on tuesday night or the mens slow pitch 65over championship, usa softball has a place and skill level for everyone to play. The pitchers platform must be 50 feet from home plate. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play.
Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The official slow pitch softball rule book in australia ebook written by. It will be published on the usa softball texas style. This is the circumference of the ball, not the diameter.
Jo only all equipment that shall be inspected by the umpire is to be placed outside the dugoutbench area prior to the start of the game for pregame inspection. Mens slow pitch softball league rules west lafayette. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Once the ball has been returned to the infield and time is called, any coach or infielder, with or without possession of the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a runner missing a base or leaving too soon on a. Softball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on november 01, 2017 softball. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record.
Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Jo only all equipment that shall be inspected by the umpire is to be. The following condensed slow pitch playing rules are taken in part from the usa asa official slow pitch rule book and national bylaws. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. The objective of the usa softball of nebraska shall be to promote amateur softball for all persons, to establish uniform rules and regulations, to conduct annual championship tournaments, and to educate and train in the proper skills of amateur softball play and in the rules. Hall of fame hall of honor list hall of fame hall of honor submittal form. There is a 15 run rule after the fourth inning and 10 run rule will effect after the fifth inning, or at the end of any subsequent complete inning.
These materials can be obtained from your district commissioner. In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a benefit that we offer our members only. The amateur softball association asa is a national organization in the united states that provides support services to softball leagues. The official slow pitch softball rule book in australia. Submitted answers will be sent to usa softball of colorados test committee. The objective of the usa softball of nebraska shall be to promote amateur softball for all persons, to establish uniform rules and regulations, to conduct annual championship tournaments, and to educate and train in the proper skills of amateur softball play and in the rules through clinics and seminars. Usa softball conducts youth and adult softball in every state and virtually every city in the united states. 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. As you will see, there are no mechanics online at this time.
The minimum fence distance is 300 feet, with the maximum 315 feet. Southern california usa softball team qualifying procedure slow pitch program. From the usa softball website ive bolded the pertinent change. Should read as follows slow pitch the pivot foot is the pitcher must keep in contact with the pitchers plate, or on the ground within the pitchers box, until the ball is released. The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball. Leaves slow pitch at 1 hour 10 minutes but adds one more inning rule. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. There was only one rule change that affects adult slow pitch this year. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and.
Adult mens slowpitch softball usa softball of southern. Find the asa approved slow pitch softball bat you need on justbats. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. The pitcher must take a position with both feet firmly on the. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Rule for california and that portion of florida not including the panhandle area was repealed.
Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified only, as shown below and must not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list with 2000 or 2004 certification mark. 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. Registration with usa softball missouri is good for the calendar year. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and. Your league will determine the size in the league rules. For slow pitch played with a 12inch ball, bases must be 65 feet apart. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canadas provincialterritorial association offices. Christopher polkgetty images entertainmentgetty images. 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.
Player points and team appeals for 2018 are to be submitted in a detailed. Mar 08, 2018 usa softball is dedicated to providing people of all ages the opportunity to play the game they love at a variety of levels by offering recreational, league, tournament and competitive play for. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the.
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