Fastpitch softball rule book 2012

Ken krause has been coaching girls fastpitch softball for nearly 20 years. A novel of covert operations, love, and luncheon meat. It is the responsibility of the managers, coaches, and umpires to read and understand the official. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played.

The 2012 national federation rule book will be used for all games. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. After not being able to find anything on the internet that could visually describe it, i set out to collect information. The official tournament ball will be the baden 2bsfpy lexum optic yellow softball, raised red stitch. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball nz, here is the online version of the rulebook click here national championship national fastpitch tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of october through to the end of march. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules.

Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. Softball no interference call softball game at sterling high with a no interference call at second base. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection. 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. Technology has presented coaches and players with a wide variety of devices that can be used for their improvement. It seems the rules for balls being called fair or foul has coaches thinking they should carry their asa rule book. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014.

The american fastpitch association or afa, is a nonprofit corporation, under the direction of ron gossmer. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Fastpitch softball, also known as fastpitch or fastball, is a form of softball played commonly by women and men, though coed fastpitch leagues also exist. And katman a little background on me ive been playing modified and fastpitch for 20 years or so, ive only been throwing a few years, so for me speed isnt a concern.

Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Intramural softball ground rule double intramural softball game september 2011. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. As we start our new softball year, we begin to get into the 2012 rule book in an effort to finetune our knowledge of the asa rules. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Rules for majors 11 12 yrs softball 2011 the current rules of major little league softball shall be observed, with the following exceptions and clarifications. In addition to the official wording below, a link has been placed on the dizzy dean national website left hand column of every web page taking you to the sadler insurance risk management web page. Asa modified pitching rules slowpitch softball forums. Usssa road to orlando world series espn wide world of sports. However, it is always a good idea to check with your leagues website or director for specific rules, regulations, and lists of approved bats. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states.

I have always been a little unclear on how the dpflex rule could be used. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. When the batter bunts foul after the second strike in fast pitch, or bunts or chops the. Rule 186 allows for team personnel to utilize technology more. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Some may know him as a contributing columnist to softball magazine, where he writes krauses korner a regular column sponsored by louisville slugger. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softball usa 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.

The north american fastpitch association is constantly updating the rules of fastpitch. 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. Ken is also the administrator of the discuss fastpitch forum, the most popular fastpitch discussion forum on the internet. Softball rules questions 2012 official babe ruth softball rule book. Feb, 2012 i have always been a little unclear on how the dpflex rule could be used. Therefore, effective immediately, ifa will not sanction any softball activities through may 11, 2020. The official unwritten rules of fastpitch softball.

Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics 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. Therefore, effective immediately, ifa will not sanction any. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level. If your fastpitch softball league is governed by a different body, the chances are that if your bat bears the approval of either asa or usssa, it will be legal in your league. A courtesy runner will be allowed during all games. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. I lost my hard copy and i was hoping i didnt have to buy another one. You will also find the proposed rule changes for the coming. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. It is the responsibility of the managers, coaches, and umpires to read and understand the official rule book, along with these exceptions and clarifications. An electronic device is defined as any device that accomplishes its purpose electronically. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. It was founded in anaheim, ca in 1980 for the promotion of girls fast pitch softball.

Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa fastpitch. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. I was trying to have an insight, and all i could think of was that id backed myself into a corner, and the corner was me. Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. Does anyone have the 2012 babe ruth softball rule book in eformat. A nonapproved bat is one that does not bear the nsa 2012 logo see rule 3. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. The asa is generally recognized by most softball related organizations as the overall rule making and governing body. We recently came across a post that claimed calls are being made incorrectly that impact the final game score. Softball kentucky high school athletic association.

If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Fastpitch softball coachs guide to scoring a game life in. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. Although i do have trouble with really good fastpitch guys for some reason when you get old you slow down a bit.

Feb 21, 2017 fastpitch softball tv show 42,916 views. 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. If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Wiaa state softball tournament may 2526, 2012 2a fastpitch championships rules and regulations 1. May 06, 2012 ken krause has been coaching girls fastpitch softball for nearly 20 years.

The international softball federation isf is the international governing body of softball. Afa added adult slow pitch in 2008, baseball in 2009 and senior slow pitch in 2012. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. Softball records fast pitch latest update,april 10,2020 indicates player still active in ahsaa. Make sure to use this flip book for your portable device. Cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. Intramural softball ground rule double intramural softball.