Nnasa fastpitch rules pdf

Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents on this information page you will find. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. Fifth edition rule book effective 112020 fasa fastpitch softball. If the players are within the age of 10 years, a 11inch ball is used, and if the players are 11year old or more, a 12inch ball is used. Pgf operates under the rules and guidelines set forth by national federation of state high school associations nfhs team conduct. The new york fast pitch league uses the official rules of the amateur softball association of america. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. In the third inning, the visiting coach comes out of the dugout and says that a bat being used by a home team player is on the usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks. The intend is not to alter the playing rules but to state explicitly the current rules and accepted interpretations. Delete the portions of rule 3 concerning gloves, shoes, and. Elimination showcase rules teams should report to the assigned field at least 12 hour before game time.

Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. According to the widely accepted fastpitch softball rules, the size of the ball also varies according to the age of the players. 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. Softball rule myths asa rules compiled by joel here is the text version of the sb rule myths i published on eteamz fastpitch board. The strike zone for fastpitch is the space over any part of home plate which is between the batters forward armpit and the top of the knees when the batter assumes a natural batting stance.

The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim on. A player that is in violation the associations fastpitch bylaws or playing rules and regulations shall be considered an ineligible player. Modifications and rule highlights for this tournament are listed below. This provides the general rules, but may not have the latest update of rules for the nafa youth 8u to 18u. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. The only variation between the two programs is the modified pitching rules, which can be found in rule 6.

To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. Benjie hedgecock, nafa executive director, loren lathrop, nafa vice president, jon kegel, nafa vice president, carley parish, nafa umpireinchief, mike clark, host committee, robert hernandez, raccoon river tournament director, mike watson, des moines complex tournament director. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or groups into separate classifications with active membership in isa. Runners cannot leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand. The following rules govern play in both the fastpitch and modified programs of the national softball association. If the ball is not dead in fast pitch, each runner may leave her base when the pitcher no longer has. It is in microsoft word format i have modified them from jim booths baseball rule myths to be compatible with asa softball. The second priority is any decision made by the tournament committee in relation to an item not addressed in these exceptions. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Tournaments are all located in the minnesota softball site. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus.

That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Should problems arise not addressed here see the umpireinchief or the site director. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. 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. The third priority is the nafa official rules of softball for any item not specifically covered in these rule exceptions and not ruled on by the tournament committee. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Strike on the batter if the offense intentionally removes the lines and ball if the defense does the. Over the last three years, the national pro fastpitch softball league has grown from four to six teams, locked up its most successful television deal to date and demonstrated attendance increases, according to kayla lombardo of excelle.

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. Current sanction year is august 1st july 31st all players must meet the age requirements to be put on a current years roster. The wbsc disclaims and does not accept responsibility for defects or. Coaches may only request players from lower divisions if they know their team will be short players on a. Byl aws name the name of this organization shall be the international softball congress purpose the purpose of the international softball congress shall be to create an interest in and promote mens and boys.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes that. The nhfs softball rules committee reinforced its support of the rule and encourages umpires to call the strike zone according to the rule. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. My only problem with the pdf version is that they prevent it from being printed or copying i. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Fastpitch tournament rules usssa fastpitch central pa. National pro fastpitch softball league seeing growth, but needs more corporate backing august 31, 2016. Any team including coaches and players found to be in violation of committing acts. Altered bat 9 1 1 bat specifications 1921 3 1 an, note batter box 35 7 1 d, effect appeal play 9 1 2 baserunner 4546 8 8 gj, effect. Includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017.

Player eligibility will be based upon the players age as of january 1st of the current year. Current usssa rules and regulations will apply to the tournament unless modified by this document. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. Any team that pulls out of tournament as schedule is being written or after will receive no credit or refund. International softball congress pitching rule pitching in all isc competition shall be governed by the current years official rules of softball published and distributed by the amateur softball association of america asa, the national governing body for softball, with the following exceptions. For a complete and current listing of the ncaa softball rules committee. If coach is not present at requested time, the team that is present will have the choice to be home or visitor team. All rules not covered herein, please refer to the current asa official fast pitch softball rules for women. Softball association players and substitutes rules as follows. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Nsa fastpitch age eligibility see chart below the players age on december 31st during the current sanctioning season will be the age group the player is eligible for during the entire sanction year. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your. My daughter just moved up to 10u and im trying to get a handle on a few of the new rules which we may be able to take advantage of.

Any time during a game or after, if the tournament director discovers an ineligible player they have the authority to apply penalties as described in the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Table of contents contacts 2 general rules and guidelines 5 definitions 6 slow pitch general playing rules 14 1. Nasa softball association official rules last revision 062420 the playing rules of the nasa softball association are the official rules of softball as adopted by the amateur softball association asa with the following changes. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. All substitutes must report to the plate umpire before batting.

Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. All teams participating in pgf events must be in good standing and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes good sportsmanship and the spirit of fair play. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Teams may be girls, boys, or coed and shall use the 10under classification playing rules and regulations with the following exceptions. American fastpitch association rules of softball the american fastpitch association afa gratefully acknowledges the ncaas generosity in affording the afa permission to adopt, edit. Any nsa twin rule vs dpflex fastpitch rules slowpitch. The following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules that will be in effect at all regional and national. The nice part of having something in an electronic format is the ability to print or quote a specific section. Games are 7 innings irecommend that a 2 hr time limit be applied when appropriate. 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. North american fastpitch association rules of softball. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.

Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Big west league is our spring summer league for 10u and above. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases.

Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. Softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. To promote and conduct all types of tournaments, world or national championship tournaments and management of softball leagues. I take no credit for this other than compiling them, writing the commentary and. Fastpitch asa 2018 resulted in 15 products from justbats. The rules below amend or clarify the official asa rules. Usssa fastpitch rule book usssa 2017 softball rules fastpitch icma rule book, rule 251, reproduced by permission of icma fastpitch nsa fastpitch rules usssa 2017 softball rules 2018 nsa fastpitch rules usssa 2017 softball rules and regulations 80 20 rule book kse rule book nsa rule book rule book 40k. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations.

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. The table of contents, where rules are found, and the index, a keyword and subject matter indicator to the rules, are for reference and do not form part of the rules. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. Dead ball ball in play 33 womens division 35 coed 36 black american 38. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. By agreeing to be placed on an nsa roster, the participants or parents of participants understand these risks. The latest pdf ncaa rules books editions also contain interactive. It seems as though nsa has the twin rule and most other associations have the dpflex rule. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format.

Any situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by the current years asa rules. Must remain in same place in batting order but can play or not play any. Xtreme fastpitch policy for team that pulls out as schedule is being or after its written. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. A detailed guide to the rules and regulations of fastpitch. A player who is bleeding, has an open wound, or has blood on the uniform shall be. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball.

A player can be picked off by a forceout throw beating himher back to the base. They may not add a pitcher to their roster that was reclassified to c, in the year following their win. Girls 10u fastpitch softball rules girls 10u fast pitch softball will follow the official asa rulebook, with the following exceptions. Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game. Nations fastpitch association rule book official fast pitch playing rules and bylaws 2012. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. Once the umpire verifies that the coach is correct, the player is out and the player and head coach are ejected. Revision 2a mar 2004 12 under fast pitch greater pittsburgh girls softball league fast pitch playing rules all rules not covered herein shall revert to the current asa rules. Provides league and tournament information including rules, field locations, coach contacts, etc. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the xtreme diamond sports privacy policy. The north american fastpitch association is constantly updating the rules of fastpitch.