For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. The nfhs softball rules book in the past has been provided to each member school sponsoring softball and each ohsaa licensed official as a courtesy by the ohsaa. Ohsaanfhs announce softball rules clarifications march 9, 2015 with the ohsaa softball season opening in less than three weeks coaches, administrators and umpires are being reminded of the rules changes and clarifications listed below. 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. Attachments or wrappings that cause the knob to become flush with the handle are permitted. No nfhs softball rules book will be mailed to member school coaches this school year. National federation of state high school associations. The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. 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.
Rules 161 and 171 were revised to state that the batting helmet and the catchers helmet shall have a nonglare surface not mirrorlike. Free online concussion course available at concussion is prevalent in many sports due to the physical nature often involved in the games. In the sixth inning, an eligible substitute arrives at the ball park. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every other year. Umpires may accept a projected substitution from a coach for the next inning. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Softball parks, as well as crowd and weather conditions, differ. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Softball flexdp chart softball points of emphasis 2020. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes new. Missing that many questions tells me that youre not using the rule book. Changes the requirements of the rule to be in front of and parallel. Indianapolis, in july 7, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis.
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 school associations writes playing rules for. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball. Read ebook 201617 nfhs ice hockey rules book online collection. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit the nfhs has. Nfhs rule changes and interpretations california interscholastic. A waiver of rule 151, player uniforms, for the 20152017 seasons. Adopt rule 121 note, authorizing the optional use of the. Hence, it is sometimes necessary to have special ground rules. Jul 23, 2014 indianapolis beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Indianapolis rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. Eight nfhs softball official rules books, casebooks. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 810 meeting in.
Ohsaa nfhs announce softball rules clarifications march 9, 2015 with the ohsaa softball season opening in less than three weeks coaches, administrators and umpires are being reminded of the rules changes and clarifications listed below. The national federation of state high school associations has developed an online concussion course that is free to everyone. The language has been revised in the three rules to state that the helmet must meet the. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. 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. In softball, two rules changes were recommended by the nfhs softball rules committee at its june 1618 meeting in indianapolis and subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Jul, 2015 indianapolis rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. For years, high school sports officials have routinely put some of their important, confidential, personal information at risk and not by choice. In the sixth inning, an eligible substitute arrives at. National playing rules changes approved for high school. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. There are several answers that are wordforword in the rule book. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. 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. High school softball rules changes focus on intentional walks, equi. Click here for the nfhs softball uniform presentation. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. Rules 161 and 171 were revised to state that the batting helmet and the catchers helmet shall have a.
Those changes were subsequently approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs board of directors. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Ohsaanfhs announce softball rules clarifications march 9. 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. If you have scored 75 both times, i suggest you get into your rule book. National federation of state high school associations softball. 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. The rules were revised to state that the batting helmet and the catchers helmet shall have a nonglare surface not mirrorlike. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see. Eight nfhs softball official rules books, casebooks, umpire.
This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june meeting in indianapolis. New 2015 cif bylaw protective helmet required for all adult base coaches softball shoe inner sole device information 2015 rule. Indianapolis beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Baseballsoftball sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new filters. High school baseball, softball rules changes approved ahsaa. Ohsaanfhs announce softball rules clarifications march 9, 2015. An inner sole shaped device that is attached to the front sole of a softball shoe to. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. The plate umpire must confer with the coaches prior to the game and then announce any ground rules on which the two coaches agree. A waiver of the ncaa rule book requiring two 2 visible shot clocks, one 1 at each end of. New 2015 cif bylaw protective helmet required for all adult base coaches 2015 rule. The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. Joining the national federation of state high school associations nfhs staff as director of sports in 2015, searcy is responsible for the sports of swimming and diving, water polo and softball, and assists in planning for the nfhs summer meeting, the national athletic directors conference, the nfhs student leadership summit, and is involved. Nfhs baseball rules book pdf 2015 nfhs rules book as ebooks.
Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. May 11, 2011 if so here is the relevant rule to look at for nfhs softball rev 2010, bc do not have 2011 handy, but suspect same i would interpret this to mean if of legal dimensions for a first baseman, any fielder can use. Nfhs 2020 softball rules book, case book, umpires manual.
It happens at a game site where the official is required to fill out a form including name, address, phone number and, most critically, social security number to be paid for the game. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Ground rules may not supersede a rule in the nfhs softball rules book. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors.
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