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 rule establishes solid color requirements similar to other nfhs sport rules. Teams need to have individual player insurance or team registration along with insurance before you can play in any washington asa tournament. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. All equipment shall be inspected by the umpire, and is to be placed outside the dugoutbench prior to the start of the game. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. Usa softball was founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association asa with a tournament held in chicago that was organized by leo fischer and michael j. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. The defensive player, playing the position of pitcher, shall remain with at least one foot inside the pitchers circle until the pitched ball has been delivered to. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. Dec 27, 2016 ncaa there is no new rule book for ncaa in 2017. When the entire play is completed, if required the umpire shall rule a dead ball, and enforce the appropriate ruling.
Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. 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. Designated player dp fp only the designated player is a starting offensive player who bats in the lineup for the flex player listed in the tenth 10th position on the lineup card. Seems like the asa rule does a better job of addressing this. The following year, the 1934 national recreation congress recognized the asa. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. Teams need to send in all paperwork to their local district rep. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. There may be some minor quirks between the alphabet soup org rules but they are all pretty close on the big stuff. Jan 22, 2020 empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Asa softball rules posted on 20200422 20200422 mens asa slow pitch softball rules livestrong. Asa 10u rules discuss fastpitch softball community.
High school allows a step back in the wind up after the hands come together where no other sanction allows such a thing in ladies fastpitch. There have been a few corrections and new interpretations since this rule book was. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, allison munch, et al. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. The defensive player, playing the position of pitcher, shall remain with at least one foot inside the pitchers circle until the pitched ball has been delivered to the batter. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of.
Com adult programs hudsonville community education. Placing all equipment in one location at one time is a more efficient method to conduct this inspection. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. High school allows a step back in the wind up after the hands come together where no. 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. 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. Usa softball is the national governing body of softball in the u. The usa softball umpire program is among the nations largest officiating organizations with over 26,000 officials actively involved each year. Bats must also be marked with the usaasa certified stamp. The ncaa 20162017 softball rules book is still the current one.
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. By this rule, some umps will say the batter didnt try to avoid impact. Establishes a regional championship final for usa softball 8under junior. The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. 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. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414 usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. The ncaa 2016 2017 softball rules book is still the current one. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. An association needs to be progressive and thorough to make sure that their rules are evolving with the game, said jeremy mcdowell, executive vicepresident for usssa fastpitch. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Fastpitch softball pitching distance by age fastpitcher.
The title of this book is bluebook 60 fastpitch softball rules 2017 and it was written by billy martin, allison munch contributor, ed sadowski contributor. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Nfca fastpitch delivery january 2017 by national fastpitch. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. The board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby. Gloves may be worn by any player in the field, subject to size specifications in rule 3. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players.
A world amateur softball tournament was held by the asa at chicagos soldier field. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules billy martin, allison. The kids learned that this was far safer and less painful than trying to bail out of a pitch and potentially get hit in the wrong spot, or turn an ankle or knee in the process. It is the responsibility of both managers to v erify the proper marking of the distance between bases, and pitching rubber and home plate at least 10 minutes prior to. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Basically straight asa is pretty close to what someone might view as regular softball rules. The official playing rules of softball of 2017 as adapted by the.
Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. 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. If a playing rule is not explicitly expressed in the pony rules, refer to current asa fastpitch softball rules. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Jul 10, 2010 the regulation softball used in fastpitch softball is 12 inches in circumference. A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The ins and outs of usaasa fast pitch softball bats tsa plays by usaasa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. By 2017, an institutional field with a 4 foot fence must be a minimum of 210 feet in left and right field and 230 in center field and it is highly recommended that a municipal field with a 4foot fence used by the institution be at those same distances. 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. Asa and usssa had very similar wording and both mentioned that both feet were to be in contact with the 24inch long pitching plate when the hands came together.
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. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. Language requiring the taper to be of a solid surface has been removed. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2. Presenting the ball, pitching rules the softball zone. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces.
Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. Apr 28, 2017 asa and usssa had very similar wording and both mentioned that both feet were to be in contact with the 24inch long pitching plate when the hands came together. This change brings the nfhs in line with other rules codes concerning the surface of the taper. Since they have removed the code, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a. Coaches for 2017 that play in championship play will need to be ace cert with the background check. While uniforms of team members shall be of the same. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play.