The appendices and effects form part of the rule s in which they are cited and have the same force and effect as the rule itself. As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 12 oz in weight. The home team or game management may designate an area for the media in deadball territory. So tldr, a new asa bat may or may not be legal in your league, and it is likely to be illegal in a lot of leagues in your area while usssa is almost always legal. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. In all adult fast pitch, no usa softball mens national team. Each pt association is entitled to have three delegates present at the rules forum but only one of the three delegates is entitled to vote on rule change proposals. The fastpitch america softball association will use the following basic rules for batting and base running. High school associations 2019 nfhs softball rules power point rules changes major editorial changes. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy.
Adult sp, masters, senior sp and ada players can be used in all fast pitch and in fast pitch with a ada. Leagues in on were allowing old asa 2004 or new usssa, and are now mostly new usssa only. For the fast pitch game, the asa softball rules 2009 say that the distance between the two bases should be 60 ft for both men and women. Usa softball is one of the largest volunteer organizations in our country. Most organizations will take the asa fastpitch softball rules and tweak the rules to fit the situation. There are also different rules for slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball.
The following rules change was approved by the ncaa softball rules committee and the playing rules oversight panel. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. 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. Are you even sure your league allows the new asa stamp. For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. Over 30,000 umpires register with usa softball annually. We are committed to helping the young girls of our community.
Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o media shall be prohibited from being in liveball areas. Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Crow hop is not used in sp crow hop is illegal in fp. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. Asa has the most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. Only asa approved slow pitch softball bats are allowed in league and. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. The official rules include rules, effects, and appendices. Pitching fast pitch same rules apply to both men and womens fp. Asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. As an example, in most of the younger leagues, stealing is prohibited. Recreational, leagues, tournaments, national championships.
The pitcher must take a position with both feet firmly on the. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Fastpitch softball must be clearly printed on the ball. The rules govern the playing of fast pitch and modified fast pitch softball. Teams may be girls, boys, or coed and shall use the 10. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs nicoles new friend lady tigers book 3. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Asa softball rules for the playing areathe softball pitches vary based on whether it is a mens game or a womens game. 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.
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. 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. 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 most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. As a participant in a senior softballusa 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. 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. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Any situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by the current years asa rules. Player eligibility will be based upon the players age as of january 1st of the current year. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited.
The amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. The ins and outs of usaasa fast pitch softball bats tsa plays by usaasa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. The rules the ncaa softball rules committee is responsible for formulating the official playing rules for the sport and establishing specifications for its equipment it establishes guidelines, specifications and maximumminimum performance restrictions it considers consistent with the integrity of the game. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. A starter may be withdrawn from the game and reentered in the same spot in the batting order once. The ultimate guide to fastpitch the official rules of softball. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online.
Slow pitch and the bat must also appear on the asa approved softball bat list. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a. 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. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Our intentions are to promote sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, confidence, and health through the game of softball. In junior olympic fast pitch only, when an illegal pitch is. 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.
Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. One of the primary purposes of usa softballs official playing rules including its. Softball rules asa rules apply except for the following. Final roster must be provided to tournament director at least 30 minutes before your first game. The board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby empowers the board of girls softball commissioners to administer all phases of this program that are not specifically reserved for the board of directors action as outlined in. Jul 25, 2018 the following rules change was approved by the ncaa softball rules committee and the playing rules oversight panel. Teams limited to 15 players who compete in the same local league program and have not reached their 17th birthday before january 1, 2018. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate competition and adult and youth. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Where fast pitch only is shown, modified pitch rules are followed the same as fast pitch with the.
The use of unannounced players under the designated player rule i. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Local areas may modify these rules to conform to their local high school rules and recreational league rules only. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. Fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules that will be in effect at all regional and national tournaments. Teams may be girls, boys, or coed and shall use the 10under classification playing rules and regulations with the following exceptions. If a player plays college softball, they are unable to play class b softball. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. According to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the pitcher has control of the ball inside the pitchers circle and does not attempt to make a play on any runner, then all runners who are on base must stay on the base. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies.
These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. You will also find the proposed rule changes for the coming season located on this same page. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. Rules updated 6618 16u pirate fastpitch softball rules 1. Softball rules little league softball rulebook 2016 little league erules are available to subscribers only, and is an exclusive offer solely for district administrators. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere.
On the other hand, any runner off the base must either go back to the previous base or. One or more teams will be formed from players residing in each elementary school area, at the discretion of the age level commissioners with the approval of the softball board. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. A chopped ball occurs when the batter strikes downward with a chopping motion of the bat no such rule in fast pitch. 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. Ball compression is the load force in kilograms pounds required to compress a softball 6. Fastpitch 12 optic yellow cover only blue stitch ball must have usssa fastpitch. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. Runners switching positions on the bases they occupied. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list.
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