2011 nfhs softball rule book

New procedure requires an athlete exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion to be removed from the contest. Nfhs 2011 composite bat lists are no longer needed. Complete and return softball rules confirmation by. If agreement cannot be reached, the plate umpire must establish needed ground rules. The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source o model interpretations of nfhs football rules. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective. The nfhs rules book is provided to each member school sponsoring softball as a courtesy by the ohsaa.

It is legal for a pitcher to have just the toe of the pivot foot touching the pitchers plate and nonpivot foot behind the pitchers plate. Jan 01, 2010 softball rules book 2011 nfhs nfhs on. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. Baseball national federation of state high school associations.

Nfhs softball recognizes and utilizes usa softball s certification process. Indianapolis, in july 23, 2012 batters in high school softball no longer. In order for a bat to be legal for use in nfhs softball it must be marked with the asa 2000, 2004 or the usa softball allgames certification mark. Officials uniform clarifications 2019 mhsa staff contact. Through 2011, players of the opposing teams shall wear jerseys of. The nfhs disapproves of any form of behavior intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association.

Softball rules committee welcomes four new members softball article 482019 1. The dpflex rule with the dp rule you can do everything you did with the dh rule plus a whole lot. Nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue book 60. Basketball football kicking rule modification memo golf usga rules govern play except where local rules are necessary.

Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. 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.

Provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. In high school rules, the batter is not declared out until heshe enters the. Softball parks, as well as crowd and weather conditions, differ. Check out nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue book 60 on amazon music. Mary struckhoff, nfhs assistant director and liaison to the softball rules committee, said the penalty was added to rule 3 in an attempt to diminish some of the ingame confusion about lineup cards with wrong playerrjersey number combinations. Softball rules book 2011 nfhs paperback january 1, 2010 by nfhs author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Nfhs 2010 football rules book roanoke county parks rec. Defensive players f5 and f3 are wearing facehead protectors. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. The nfhs softball rules committee has identified three points for emphasis this year. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. Softball rules interpretations 2020 by nfhs on february 20, 2020 softball. By state association adoption, the pitching distance in slow pitch softball when using a 12inch ball shall be.

Ncaa baseball, asa and nfhs softball in making arguing balls and strikes a violation of the rules. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The nfhs softball rules book and the ohsaa softball regulations will serve as the official rules of softball. The ohsaa may have modified some nfhs rules so that they are in alignment with ohsaa sports regulations. Page 61 rule 82011 nfhs softball case interferes by touching the batted ball or by illegally hindering f5 in fielding or throwing. Table of contents ohio high school athletic association. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball softball comments on the rules 2020. Hence, it is sometimes necessary to have special ground rules. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which.

Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Although previously not included in the original playing rule books, many umpires and coaches have believed it was, so some altered their behavior accordingly and some coaches were mistakenly scolded or ejected for questioning pitch location. F5 and f3 remove the facehead protectors and discard them. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes any game that involves a time limit, time will start on first pitch to a batter 2. Softball flexdp chart softball points of emphasis 2020. Ground rules may not supersede a rule in the nfhs softball rules book. Page 11 rule 11 2010 nfhs football rules rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment section 1 the game art. The mask would replace the cage mask and may provide softball players with a visual advantage over the players using caged masks and an offensive advantage against a pitcher.

The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. There have been instances noted nationally of the public address pa system being utilized to intimidate or taunt the visiting team by. Here are some of the outstanding features of the website. 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. Softball resources southeastern athletic officials association. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. Hit by pitch procedure revised in high school softball ndhsaa. National federation of state high school associations softball. Review new rules have a rules book, case book and umpires manual available for. The caption for figure 6 is incorrect in the rules book.

National federation of state high school associations. Removed references to unconscious or apparently unconscious. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who advance to and touch first base, second base, third base and. 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. The play situations and comments are based on questions that have been raised in administering the many thousands of interscholastic games played each season. The plate umpire must confer with the coaches prior to the game and then announce any ground rules on which the two coaches agree. With r1 on second, b2 hits a slow ground ball to third base.

Nfhs 2020 softball rules book, case book, umpires manual. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. 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. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Page 5 rule 112011 nfhs baseball rules rule 1 players, field and equipment section 1 positions of players art.

Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Bpm for nfhs 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes by blue. Top baseballsoftball rules myths, 2011 edition the official forum. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Umpires, coaches and administrators should be looking for signs of concussion in all athletes and should immediately remove any suspected concussed athlete from play and make every effort to ensure a. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. Foreword page 22011 nfhs softball case foreword this softball case book is based on the 2010 nfhs softball rules as adopted by the national federation of state high school associations. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for mode l football rules interpretations.

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. Indianapolis, in march 1, 2011 thenew kensington pennsylvania valley high school softball team andumpire bill dithrich have been selected the 2011 national recipients of the national high school spirit of sport award by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2010 please retry. In january 2011, the ohsaa board of directors adopted a sports. Free nfhs softball rule book 2011 free pdf file sharing.