Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. 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. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Just like a lot of rules apply to all versions of the sport slow pitch, fast pitch, 16 if a rule doesnt say it applies to. For slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. Weve added the asa rule book to our resources section. This video will help a catcher or coach learn the ends and outs of the drop 3rd strike rule. 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.
In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. All psa regular season and playoff games are governed by these rules. 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. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. Ninh explains the rules of softball a game that is similar to baseball with a few significant differences. I take no credit for this other than compiling them, writing the commentary and.
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. Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and abroad. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as defined in other major soft ball associations.
Look back rule defined 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. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a. Nsa fastpitch softball twin rule post by ixamnis tue may 26, 2015 8. 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. National federation of state high school associations. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. Jul 10, 2010 the regulation softball used in fastpitch softball is 12 inches in circumference. One rule that usually comes into play in fastpitch softball is the look back rule when runners are on base.
Pre1995 bats can be approved by the umpire at the game. For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules. It is in microsoft word format i have modified them from jim booths baseball rule myths to be compatible with asa softball. Asa, usssa, nsa fastpitch softball bat rules buying guide get your next fastpitch softball bat at. On the other hand, any runner off the base must either go back to the previous base or. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Player eligibility will be based upon the players age as of january 1st of the current year.
Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Watch to ensure your bat is approved for play in the rules of softball explained. The ins and outs of usa asa fast pitch softball bats tsa plays by usa asa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. American girl fastpitch rule book usa asa softball.
That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. The amateur softball association rules asa rules will be the prevailing rule book except where superseded by these psa girls fast pitch softball rules. Since they have removed the code, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a separate book for the teams. Discussion in ask the umpire started by sprtfan, apr 19, 2015. At its 52nd annual convention, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. This is how i under stood the rule, but in an asa tournament my run was called out for stopping and when i asked the umpire said she has to continue unless.
In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but shall not exceed 2. Mouse over the resources menu button on the upper right side of any page, and then click asa rule bo. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. 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. A pitcher may drop the arm to the side and to the rear before. 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. All rules not covered herein, please refer to the current asa official fast pitch softball rules for women. Bsc softball, inc page 2 of 36 bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. Midwest recreational fastpitch will have the following four 4 divisions.
They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. Produced by this week former olympian christie ambrosi talks about the hesitation rule. 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. In the absence of a specific rule, the rules of the asa houston metro, greater houston youth softball association ghysa and the asa rule book for the current year apply. Asa approves pyroflite bat warmer sleeve and amends rule 3. All of our burlingame softball players are members of asa and sancra and must abide by the rules. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic. Pyroflite, a producer of microwavable softball bat warmers and other sports warming products, gets the amateur softball association asa to overturn rule 3 section 7 for the. Bats must have asa approved seal showing 2000, or be listed on the asa website by manufacturer as approved.
If you change those rules, then youre playing nonstandard rules. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. Softball rule myths asa rules compiled by joel here is the text version of the sb rule myths i published on eteamz fastpitch board. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry.
Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus coaching records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award winners. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Does this have something to do with the pitcher looking back at the any runner on base. Sep 06, 2015 asa started allowing bat the roster this year, but only for fastpitch and only in tournament pool play. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the association. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 1119 2015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 1120 2015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 1119 2015 2016 asa usa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual. Drop 3rd strike rule in fastpitch softball youtube. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2. If a player plays college softball, they are unable to play class b softball.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written permission of senior softballusa, llc. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. I only find the updates or changes to certain rules. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. For example, a girl born on january 1, 2001 is eligible to play on a 14u team for the 2015 season. And because i also officiate asa, here is their virtually identical rule. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. The association shall also do business as independent. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. 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. The asa standard rule would be whatever the asa rule book says it is. A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. Dec 11, 2018 the seven innings in a fastpitch softball game lasts the length of time it takes three batters to strike out on each team.
Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version. A runner must make every effort to avoid colliding with. The asa rules allow for extra innings to be played in the event of a tie at the end of the seventh inning. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. Anyone have the direct link to the full asa rulebook. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Bats must also be marked with the usa asa certified stamp.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Welcome to discuss fastpitch your free account is waiting to the best softball community on the web. Softball rules questions continuation rule question asa and usssa. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences. Look for asa to discontinue the team and umpire editions of the rule book and publish just a single edition in the future, maybe as early as next season. Gloves may be worn by any player in the field, subject to size specifications in rule 3. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set. Found the official asa book, and it says the pitcher must not make two revolutions of the arm on the windmill pitch. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will use the 12 ball.
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