If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has you covered. In order for a bat to be deemed legal it must be an official a. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular season leagues and tournament play for all ages and ability levels. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. As a participant in a senior softball usa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. If conditions permit, the home team will provide the traveling team 15 minutes field time to warm up the players. 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. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate.
With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Dec 14, 2019 usssa announces 2020 online revisions to fastpitch rule book. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. 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. 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. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.
In the event of extra innings, each inning will be played in full until an inning ends with one team ahead of the other by one or more runs. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. The defensive player must always touch the white portion. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. Amy cassell and sandy searcy present changes to the nfhs rules for high school softballs 2019 season. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball.
Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. The asa rules allow for extra innings to be played in the event of a tie at the end of the seventh inning. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. 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. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
Since they have removed the code, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a separate book for the teams. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. 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. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Apr 06, 2019 a search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the current edition of the asa official guide and rule book with the following clarifications and exceptions. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. As of 20 you can however, receive the official rule book on your smart phone or tablet at click or type the link into a mobile device.
Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. I only find the updates or changes to certain rules. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base. 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. 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.
You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. At the congress of the world baseball softball confederation, a number of changes in softball rules were approved. At its 52nd annual convention, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. All teams must use the designated allekiski softball. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Bsc softball, inc page 6 of 36 ball situation, the runner will be called out. A runner must make every effort to avoid colliding with. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. Altered balls and the potential of a ball being altered and those suspected of altering, owning or using an altered. Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and pitching ace, cat osterman. The traveling or away team should be at the field at least 20 minutes prior to game time. Shall follow the rules and regulations of usa softball as established by the usa. The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Softball bylaws, code, procedural manual and playing rules. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. Applies to coed, men, women and church leagues, and use of the carl smith sports complex. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations.
Official softball rule book 20182021 european softball federation. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate competition and adult and youth recreational play. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. Tulsa amateur softball association 2019 league rules. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport.
Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. 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. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Anyone have the direct link to the full asa rulebook.
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