The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. All of the following statements about sliding are true except. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop.
We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. 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. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the designated hitter is used, that player becomes the new designated hitter. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. 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 among studentathletes of high.
Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Clarifies that game management or a state administrator may establish a deadball media area within the confines of the field, but that area will remain a deadball area throughout the game. Umpire mechanics 2007 2019 nfhs softball rules ppt. Time outfoulball dead ball verbally calls play ball verbally calls time, foul ball or dead ball d. The national federation of high schools has adopted rules for numerous high school sports, including softball. The nfhs softball rules and the ohsaa softball regulations will serve as the official rules of softball. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Home run right fist in the air, rotate counterclockwise.
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. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will forward it to the nfhs. Umpiring rules by state association adoption comments on the rules points of emphasis improper conduct penalty summary chart official nfhs softball signals. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit nonapproved bats as of 5. The nfhs softball rules book contains the official rules code for high school softball as approved by the nfhs softball rules. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. National federation of state high school associations. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. Bases shall be 60 feet apart for games using a 12inch ball. Damaged bats shall be removed from the game without penalty as in rule 742 penalty note. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out.
The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Piaa softball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Wyoming high school activities association officially. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets martin, billy, malloy, tim, schiro, dr. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. For rules see official rule book for league and state. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book. Rule 611 states that the pitcher shall take a position with the. Neither should play be permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by a rule.
Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs softball rules should contact. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. Michael, munch, allison, sadowski, ed, reuter, diane, briscoe, don on. Nfhs rules app contains all the information found in the printed copy, but adds the key advantages of not only portability but the digital format also allows quick and. Jul 12, 2010 the national federation of high schools has adopted rules for numerous high school sports, including softball. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Dead ball and suspension of play deadball and delayed deadball tables rule 6. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and.
The player who was the designated hitter may reenter as the designated hitter under the reentry rule. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rul. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable informat. Softball north carolina high school athletic association. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The nfhs softball rules book in the past has been provided to each member school sponsoring softball and each ohsaa. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Updates to add the new usa softball all games certification mark. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Rule 314 a team forfeits the use of a designated hitter if it fails to declare a designated hitter prior to the game. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. 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. Softball rules interpretations 2020 by nfhs on february 20, 2020 softball.
Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Jan 25, 2019 amy cassell and sandy searcy present changes to the nfhs rules for high school softballs 2019 season. 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. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. Nfhs softballs pitching rule supports a wide range of pitching styles by allowing a pitcher to start with both feet on the pitchers plate, one foot on and one foot behind or to step backward as a part of their pitching motion. The ohsaa may have modified some nfhs rules so that they are in alignment with ohsaa sports regulations. The caption for figure 6 is incorrect in the rules book.
What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Nfhs authenticating mark shall be on each ball as shown in figure of the. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. It is legal for a pitcher to have just the toe of the pivot foot touching the pitchers plate and nonpivot foot behind the pitchers plate. The device alters the manufactures design of the shoe 185. 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. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Official nfhs softball signals signal toward pitcher a.
Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you access to the nfhs rules but you can also gain the valuable knowledge found in the case books of your sports. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of softball for the youth of our nation. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball. Softball offers a variety of rules to protect the players and maintain the integrity of the game.
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