And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. Baseballs that have both marks seinocsae and nfhs authenticating mark or just the single nfhs. Hence, it is sometimes necessary to have special ground rules. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. Youth baseball rule book nfhs baseballsoftball rules differences. Nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball.
Beginning with the 2014 season, a navy cap with the ohsaa logo was required. National federation of state high school associations 2016 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis other softball issues nfhs softball information electronic versions of the nfhs softball rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. The use of electronic devices by team personnel on the playing field to transmit or record information pertaining to a player or teams performance is legal. Order a 2014 nfhs baseball rules book at or contact osaa. National federation of state high school associations.
Softball kentucky high school athletic association. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case book 20162017 umpires manual 2016 preseason guide. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. The plate umpire must confer with the coaches prior to the game and then announce any ground rules on which the two coaches agree. New york wrestles with what to do with the pound weight class. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit nonapproved bats as of 5.
Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball softball comments on the rules 2020. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Softball 2016 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2016 nfhs softball information. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs. 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. First falls on foul ground past third base, but settles on fair. Apr, 2017 2014 15 nfhs basketball rules book sport ngin except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no deviation from the. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.
The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. The head coach is warned for using an electronic device outside of the dugout. 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 varsity competition. High school associations with the united states copyright office. Nfhs 2014 baseball exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will.
All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of position at the start of the second 30second tiebreaker or the start of the ultimate tiebreaker. Softball flexdp chart softball points of emphasis 2020. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. Softball parks, as well as crowd and weather conditions, differ. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible.
Mlb, american legion, nfhs, ncaa, cal ripken, babe ruth, american legion and little league rule books and interpretations. Rule 251e, 2161c, d lands on fair ground after touching a player who was over foul ground. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Rules book, case book, umpires manual, powerpoint, online interpreters meeting. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. The nfhs softball rules and the ohsaa softball regulations will serve as the official rules of softball. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
Ground rules may not supersede a rule in the nfhs softball rules book. The nfhs authenticating mark shall be on each softball. Nfhs 2014 softball exam part 1 with answers 1 a base runner is out if a fair untouched batted ball strikes her after it passes any infielder and the umpire judges that another fielder has an opportunity to make an out. The nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Nfhs softball 2014 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. 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. Rule 1 effective january 1, 2020 the seinocsae mark is required on all baseballs that meet the nocsae standard that will be used in high school competition. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. 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.
Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. 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. No nfhs softball rules book will be mailed to member school coaches this school year. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which will go a long way toward helping every umpire gain the respect and confidence heshe. Few human may be laughing when looking at you reading 2014 nfhs softball exam answers in your spare time. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. A new definition in 2014 for a defenseless player was added. 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 baseball 2014 basebal lsoftbal softball 2014 highlighted areas depict the 2014 changes highlighted areas depict the 2014 changes 2014 rules differences no similar rule 153 on deck batter allowed only two bats. National federation of state high school associations softball.
Nfhs wrestling rule book online how do you send an audible book as a gift, ossaa to crown state champions in girls wrestling. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. 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. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the diamond frequently for updates and new information the nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss.
Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook nfhs 2014 softball exam part 1 with. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
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. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. Softball rule book nfhs 2020 softball rule book nfhs 20192020 rulebook 20192020 nfhs wrestling rulebook nfhs softball nfhs softball rules nfhs softball case book pdf illegal re entry of nfhs softball nfhs. 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. But the dpflex rule with the dp rule you can do everything you did with the dh rule plus a whole lot more.
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