2011 nfhs softball rule book

The nfhs disapproves of any form of behavior intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others. Mary struckhoff, nfhs assistant director and liaison to the softball rules committee, said the penalty was added to rule 3 in an attempt to diminish some of the ingame confusion about lineup cards with wrong playerrjersey number combinations. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Review new rules have a rules book, case book and umpires manual available for.

Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. The nfhs softball rules committee has identified three points for emphasis this year. The ohsaa may have modified some nfhs rules so that they are in alignment with ohsaa sports regulations. Defensive players f5 and f3 are wearing facehead protectors. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball softball comments on the rules 2020. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. F5 and f3 remove the facehead protectors and discard them. By state association adoption, the pitching distance in slow pitch softball when using a 12inch ball shall be. Complete and return softball rules confirmation by. Officials uniform clarifications 2019 mhsa staff contact. 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.

Softball parks, as well as crowd and weather conditions, differ. Provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Here are some of the outstanding features of the website. Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. National federation of state high school associations softball.

Basketball football kicking rule modification memo golf usga rules govern play except where local rules are necessary. Nfhs softball recognizes and utilizes usa softball s certification process. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. The plate umpire must confer with the coaches prior to the game and then announce any ground rules on which the two coaches agree. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. In high school rules, the batter is not declared out until heshe enters the.

Removed references to unconscious or apparently unconscious. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. The dpflex rule with the dp rule you can do everything you did with the dh rule plus a whole lot. Softball rules book 2011 nfhs paperback january 1, 2010 by nfhs author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The mask would replace the cage mask and may provide softball players with a visual advantage over the players using caged masks and an offensive advantage against a pitcher. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball ndhsaa. Jan 01, 2010 softball rules book 2011 nfhs nfhs on. Indianapolis, in july 23, 2012 batters in high school softball no longer. Nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue book 60. Table of contents ohio high school athletic association. Nfhs 2020 softball rules book, case book, umpires manual.

State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for mode l football rules interpretations. The nfhs rules book is provided to each member school sponsoring softball as a courtesy by the ohsaa. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective. 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. Softball rules interpretations 2020 by nfhs on february 20, 2020 softball. Nfhs 2011 composite bat lists are no longer needed. In order for a bat to be legal for use in nfhs softball it must be marked with the asa 2000, 2004 or the usa softball allgames certification mark. Although previously not included in the original playing rule books, many umpires and coaches have believed it was, so some altered their behavior accordingly and some coaches were mistakenly scolded or ejected for questioning pitch location. Free nfhs softball rule book 2011 free pdf file sharing. It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. Page 5 rule 112011 nfhs baseball rules rule 1 players, field and equipment section 1 positions of players art.

They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Indianapolis, in march 1, 2011 thenew kensington pennsylvania valley high school softball team andumpire bill dithrich have been selected the 2011 national recipients of the national high school spirit of sport award by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Hence, it is sometimes necessary to have special ground rules. Ncaa baseball, asa and nfhs softball in making arguing balls and strikes a violation of the rules. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members softball article 482019 1. The play situations and comments are based on questions that have been raised in administering the many thousands of interscholastic games played each season. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.

Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. 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. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. Page 61 rule 82011 nfhs softball case interferes by touching the batted ball or by illegally hindering f5 in fielding or throwing.

Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes any game that involves a time limit, time will start on first pitch to a batter 2. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which. 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. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2010 please retry. Nfhs 2010 football rules book roanoke county parks rec. New procedure requires an athlete exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion to be removed from the contest. Page 11 rule 11 2010 nfhs football rules rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment section 1 the game art.

In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who advance to and touch first base, second base, third base and. Check out nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue book 60 on amazon music. Nfhs requires that all nontraditional equipment must be approved by the committee before being used in the game. Ground rules may not supersede a rule in the nfhs softball rules book. Foreword page 22011 nfhs softball case foreword this softball case book is based on the 2010 nfhs softball rules as adopted by the national federation of state high school associations. Bpm for nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue. Softball resources southeastern athletic officials association. Top baseballsoftball rules myths, 2011 edition the official forum. There have been instances noted nationally of the public address pa system being utilized to intimidate or taunt the visiting team by.

If agreement cannot be reached, the plate umpire must establish needed ground rules. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. The nfhs softball rules book and the ohsaa softball regulations will serve as the official rules of softball. With r1 on second, b2 hits a slow ground ball to third base. In january 2011, the ohsaa board of directors adopted a sports. The caption for figure 6 is incorrect in the rules book.