Rule book for asa softball

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. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. 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. It has 337 members with 125 deceased, including players, managers, umpires, and other suitable individuals. 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. The appendices and effects form part of the rules in which they are cited and have the same force. A runner must make every effort to avoid colliding with. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.

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. Games except when extra innings are necessary to break ties, island division games are 9 innings, marco division and gulf coast games are 7 innings. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000, asa 2004, asa 20 or the new approved usa softball certification marks. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The maximum fence distance for mens slow pitch will be 325 feet. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. In slow pitch softball, the distance between the pitching and home plates is 50 feet for both women and men and bases are 65 feet apart. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths.

Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. 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. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa softball of nebraska privacy policy. Ninh explains the rules of softball a game that is similar to baseball with a few significant differences. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. The effect for all sections 1 7 follows at end of section 7. Anyone have the direct link to the full asa rulebook. The national softball hall of fame was dedicated may 26, 1973, in oklahoma city. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. 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.

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. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. The ball remains in play if a base runner is called out for running outside the base path to avoid a tag. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces.

If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on web site feedback below, and report the exact url of the ad. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. The respective minimum and maximum distances from home plate to the fence are 265 and 275 feet for women, 300 and 315 feet for men, and 275 and 300 feet for coed play. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results.

Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Shall follow the rules and regulations of usa softball as established by the usa. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, usa softball has produced the usa softball playing rules app to provide a unique way of. 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. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book.

You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. Rule change field and equipment rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently fastened by the. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or. The system is operated out of the national office in oklahoma city, ok and support is provided by both the national office and the local statemetro offices. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. Since they have removed the code, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a separate book for the teams. 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. In order for a bat to be deemed legal it must be an official a. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. Softball bylaws, code, procedural manual and playing rules.

Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. A pitched ball that is intentionally tapped with the bat, slowly, within. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. Updates to add the new usa softball all games certification mark. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. I only find the updates or changes to certain rules. In closing, it is my distinct honor and privilege to serve this great game of softball and.

The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. The balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch cannot exceed 375 pounds. Changes the maximum fence distance for mens slow pitch from 315 feet to 325 feet. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. Clarifies that game management or a state administrator may establish a deadball media area within the confines of the field, but that area will remain a deadball area throughout the game. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. Each year, little league provides its constituent leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. Rules govern all play except as specifically modified by these local rules section 1.