The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. By leopard nation published may 27, 2017 updated may 29, 2018 louisville baseball 7, louisville softball 6 the louisville leopards baseball team edged the host louisville lady leopards softball team 76 in the first ever battle of the sexes charity fastpitch softball game. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Participation rule the entire roster of players will be listed in the batting lineup and no player will be benched for more than 1 consecutive inning.
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. Softball nation mission to provide a competitive sports environment for the teams that join the organization through fair play, integrity and sportsmanship. 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 aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets billy martin. National fastpitch coaches association editor shelved 1 time as softball avg rating 4. Register your team with softballnation for the 2020 season.
The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position in the batting. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the sports nation privacy policy. Teams may use additional aps to bat their entire roster roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Popular softball books meet your next favorite book. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Softball canada is the governing body for the sport of softball in canada, providing softball opportunities for all canadians, through the development, delivery and promotion of programs and services, both domestically and internationally. Any and all updates and changes to these rules will be found on the official. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. 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 wbsc has 202 national federation and associate members in 143 countries and territories across asia, africa, americas, europe and oceania, which represents a united baseball softball sports movement that encompasses over 65. Girls fastpitch softball is starting back up, after being down for a month.
Baseball softball confederation wbsc is the world governing body for baseball and softball. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The saturday leagues play under usssa pitching rules 2 feet on the rubber required. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update.
Thank you for choosing shenandoah valley softballnation fast pitch. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. All things indiana nsa girls fast pitch will covered here. Funny and cute softball coloring pages for girls, kids and adults girls over 8 years old activity book stress relieving and. Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association puts on throughout the year. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the fastpitch softball nation privacy policy. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
The usa softball umpire program is among the nations largest officiating organizations with over 26,000 officials actively involved each year. 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. The wbsc has 202 national federation and associate members in 143 countries and territories across asia, africa, americas, europe and oceania, which represents a united baseballsoftball sports movement that encompasses over 65. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. For 2020, all teams must do their registration online. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and. 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. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to.
The amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Be safe out there, and we look forward to seeing everyone in panama. Refund policy is available on page 68 of the rule book. National federation of state high school associations. Table of contents contacts 2 general rules and guidelines 5 definitions 6. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are.
The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases a5. This will ensure we have good contact information for. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the fastpitch. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. To encourage participation in the game of softball in accordance with the highest traditions of competition. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison, sadowski, ed, schiro, michael a. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. National federation of state high school associations softball.
Dead ball and suspension of play deadball and delayed deadball tables rule 6. I would like to welcome back all players, coaches and parents to the greatest game in the country. The united states specialty sports association provides rules and regulations for a number of amateur sports throughout the nation. Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. Welcome to shenandoah valley sportsnation home page. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Infield fly rule there is no infield fly rule for this division. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o media shall be. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the sports nation. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike.
Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. 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. National softball association the players association. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs. The asa is generally recognized by most softball related organizations as the overall rule making and governing body. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your.