3 0 obj &X (f) On an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the white section of the base only. Pub. 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. to first base with the right foot in the running lane and the left foot in fair territory, the batter is hit with the throw from F2. 0000003775 00000 n 48Y5Xg^Z[Bnc=AeUP6l.;W(++\yesqs[=YysY_.v7`.~cWa\x. 2022 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES2-4-3, 2-37, 2-38-2, 2-38-3, 2-38-4, 3-2-12, 3-7-1 NOTE, 4-2-3 NOTE 2, 5-1 Dead Ball Table, 7-3-1, 7-4-2 NOTE, 7-4-6, 7-4-7, 7-4-15 NEW, 7-5-4 PENALTY 1, 9-5 EXCEPTION 1 and 3. hbbd```b``. startxref 0000015981 00000 n The device alters the manufacture's design of the shoe (1-8-5; 3-2-10), which is a required piece of equipment (3-2-11). Which of the following are appealable plays? 2022 & 2023 Softball Umpires Manual. endstream endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream proof:pdf %PDF-1.3 RI0L7I;C1^"5,$#)"k8Q3*X`B.fYfnN^Q3F"%jB)$RAE :&Q8%':2rr|RA(hl)2v6[ChRdPOV^(E zit$r>hT>l"j90oG@8Khz4hf{=X6RNbSG'SPLfW6u@[BS;_Q[cM= 7?CpndM!t68"{92*`ld$TiT) $x!kQP89mA`]wuvjw}ml\ruGvl2[8] R1 is on first base. endstream endobj 63 0 obj <>stream 0000004876 00000 n The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. 0000084740 00000 n This includes a throw from the pitcher, catcher, or any other player, in an attempt to retire the runner at the double first base. D. All of the above. (C|vOG@#!]gT4D[zX {ptgO9yryq= ^n|E3bS@&uWoV*z[y8&hB_L!Lc@J10Dzb`GN4"R-k8c@NXH: Copyright 2023 NFHS. Adobe InDesign 17.1 (Windows) B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. 0000008850 00000 n About. 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If an offensive player interferes with the defensive player while the ball is in fair territory, the ball is dead. 0000162932 00000 n 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. 0000084404 00000 n Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. endstream endobj 6 0 obj <> endobj 3 0 obj <> endobj 5 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 541>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 868>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 18 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.7 0000015801 00000 n 0000050051 00000 n Rule 2-1-2. ` (I All rights reserved. Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . After dead ball runner must remain on base until pitch is released. Speech, Debate & Theatre Directors & Judges, Emergency Planning, AEDs Saving Lives in Nations High Schools, BAND Named Official Team Communication App of the NFHS, Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials Association, 6 schools claim 2023 TMSAA basketball titles, Alabama's Chloe Siegel breaks National Career 3-point Record, Major Rule Differences NFHS, NCAA, and USA Softball. If a runner slides, it may be feet first or head . As long as the color of the ball is not one of the colors used, does not have markings that give the appearance of the ball or are made in a manner that is judged distracting by the umpire it is permitted for use in NFHS Softball. >d1 xmp.iid:e45a28a6-7ee0-6e46-a266-543713f6e606 after a dropped third strike (see 8-4-1e) or a fair hit, if the ball held by any fielder touches the batter before the batter touches first base; or if any fielder, while holding the ball in his grasp, touches first base or touches first base with the ball before the batter-runner touches first base: or The new ball specifications are permitted for use during the 2021-22 season and will be required by January 1, 2025. 0000002163 00000 n 6-2-2 & NOTE: Removes language from Rule 6-2-2 and places it as a NOTE under the PENALTY. False UHSAA Requires Double First Base For safety reasons, the UHSAA requires a double first base in all scheduled games and tournaments. trailer Rationale: Eliminates the need for authorization from the state associations for religious headwear. %PDF-1.6 % The longer sides shall face toward home plate and the right field corner. / Adding this language to the definition section mirrors the foul ball definition in Rule 2-25-1e. uuid:eca173d9-0163-4538-b246-1e8745dc5f69 Rationale: Gloves and mitts are manufactured in variety of designs and multiple colors. Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . Copyright 2023 NFHS. The double base is not allowed 2.4 By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. 0000007045 00000 n 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 Award R2 first base and leave R1 on third base An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. 0000005708 00000 n H|R0sLklq*ZV=bmU$~3gTKJ 0000112953 00000 n (e) When leaving base on a pitched ball in Little League (Major) and below, the runner must maintain contact with the white section of the base until the ball has reached the batter. The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the What is your schools vision/mission statement? 0000004313 00000 n 0000162730 00000 n 0000002010 00000 n 0000078076 00000 n The base shall be a one . RELATIONSHIPS - RIGOR - RELEVANCE - RESULTS. 8-1-2a. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. DIAA SOFTBALL RULES ADOPTIONS/MODIFICATIONS 1-2-1 Note By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. 0000005103 00000 n When using the double first base, the following rules must be observed: (a) A batted ball that hits the white section of the double base shall be declared fair. endobj xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 After dead ball runner need not remain on base. If presented, this device should be ruled as illegal equipment and shall be removed before participation is allowed (3-6-1). The base shall be a one . The outer edges shall not be more than two and one-fourth (2 ) inches thick, filled with soft material, and covered with canvas or rubber. The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the C. Leaving a base early on a caught fly ball. NOTE 1: A play is being made on the batter-runner when he/ she is attempting to reach first base while the defense is attempting to retire him/ her at that base. %%EOF 2019 NFHS Softball State Exam . 1D6 0000082058 00000 n 0000004638 00000 n endobj 0000079265 00000 n B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. - t5 The correct ruling is: R1 is at third base. }btmi B. Batting out of order. 0000051623 00000 n The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. 0000004179 00000 n The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. Mascot: Highlanders. When measuring the distance to first base and third base, measure from the apex of home plate to the back edge of the base. a!VIp}b!% raS%z}Fk0WkF" P9mm0pWHiT6zB83/K?U1 ^JL99ubbYDVNbfczRI0R;QmvM. 1 0 obj <>>> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream Double First Base Rule NFHS Softball Rule 8-10 regarding the double first base is being followed, as it has been since 2018. x[[o~_8v"LRH%Mw>} 0000051752 00000 n Address: 801 W. Highlander Ave La Habra, CA. Runners may extend a foot behind the white portion of the base, but must maintain contact with the white section until the ball has reached the batter. %PDF-1.6 % To change from the windup position, the pitcher must first step backward off the . 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PENALTY: See Rule 7.13. 0000162993 00000 n The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. Bat Certification Marks and USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks. ;YHjLBz17Dp`;xi5p(Z;sbx~uyqU|OMUl4T"Iwk4Xv}U_ agz AW(dj.2-]eO=O.T* ~0m#f(.vFJc F)t&:bm=Ks#n8 "]@4lj Ab"oG!.uv(FQr FHnrd(|5T{7b7)O[q67$1(+o|0%0! 2023 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-25-1e, 7-1-2 PENALTY 1, 7-4-1, 7-4-11, 8-1-1 EFFECTS 2, 8-4-3d. La Habra's Peyton Lee, right, celebrates his double as Elsinore's Kyle Thoulion looks away during the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game at Goodwin Field in Fullerton on Saturday, June 19, 2021. 3-6-21 & PENALTY: Establishes the penalty when a damaged bat that was previously removed is re-introduced into the game. A batted ball that hits the colored (orange or green) section without first touching or bounding over the white section shall be declared foul. Adobe PDF Library 16.0.5 No similar rule. 0000084120 00000 n 0000113208 00000 n All situations and acts . by La Habra. hb``pf``d```*ic@,` AA5A!!!H2d0fpa (1-8-6, 3-6-11, 10-1-4) 2023 NFHS SOFTBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Publisher's Note: The National Federation of State High School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. False Question #2 A slide is illegal if: a. the ball sharply down the third base line that passes F6 before striking R1, while she is standing on third base. 0000050313 00000 n The pre-season handouts to coaches "explained" (I use the term loosely) to them that "the runner always has to use the colored base, the defense always has to use the white one" when there is a play at first. yo*_BR]EGsm $ }`]i]zyAbIU\}oL5H*/spm=??%}.(+Ghn,4J[*.AINBikhV"lcoI"W'@}dJ.? 21. Rule 8 - Section 1 - WHEN BATTER BECOMES A RUNNER, Rodger Clemens explains his Pitching Delivery, First Baseman Positioning with Runner on Base. hbbd```b``: xref 0000016120 00000 n When using the double first base, the following rules must be observed: (a) A batted ball that hits the white section of the double base shall be declared fair. A. 8 70 2023 NFHS Softball Exam Part I NOTE: In the exam situations, F refers to a fielder, B refers to a batter and R refers to a runner. 0000082491 00000 n . stream 0000139292 00000 n %%EOF The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Rationale: Allows for all runs to be counted when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. State Association: CIF - Southern Section. 3-2-12, 3-6-11: Removes language prohibiting the wearing of jewelry. 0000138747 00000 n Half the base shall be white (entirely over fair territory) and half shall be orange or green (entirely over foul territory). NOTE 2: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runner touches only the white portion and the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same as missing the base. B2 hits a ground ball to F6 who throws to first base, which is a double first base. This league uses NFHS/high school rules, with some of their own modifications. H|TM0W1 National Leaders Address Bad Behavior Against Officials at High Schoo. The NFHS allows this under Softball Rule 10-4-2, as an administrative decision of the state association. "A$&'ev0{ &/ 2H2N 10?6(? (g) In Majors, Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions, when the batter becomes a runner on a third strike not caught by the catcher, the batter-runner and the defensive player may use either the colored (orange or green) or the white section. The pitcher has committed a balk. 1318 0 obj <>stream (c) Whenever a play is being made on the batter-runner, the batter-runner must use the colored (orange or green) section on his/ her first attempt to tag first base. 0000010560 00000 n 0000077574 00000 n 8-4-3 Exception. Runner in contact with base struck by batted fair ball: Not out. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 **h'fY q(VD=+@_t]|~V/C:p0S]Ofi{V2Rhl(B`njZ]C/CNt$Jav,m&?3W55lxl`4 [)\c+$[ m)}=0?vve2JbPF2J$,[vc."/JY`? 8-2-6. 0000002196 00000 n on demand Feb 11, 2023 | 4:00 PM PST. (NFHS Softball Rules). Watch Later. The runner uses a rolling or cross-body slide into the fielder. All runs are allowed to score before the game is terminated. Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former Major League Baseball players and umpires. 4 0 obj HWn6}WL& application/pdf 0000161401 00000 n hV4 AmCMu]iA ">AuUFA6 VlAt' ]v!p$,)oB4ZOL-0dR#*jkE|s^[z,WK,_VpXm*5A9P 3-5-3:When in live ball areas, a coach shall be attired in a schooluniform or jersey/coaching shirt with slacks, shorts, or other leg coverings in school colors or colors of khaki, black, white or gray.Rationale: Updated language clarifies items which can be worn by coaches in a live-ball area. (stadium/gym names): NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. x]mo9 WJ^v&&~c'RDRawX|Q$+g2:k-}^5zYqu.%FWo?l6Yd"WE Mg}~o|/d~gs>SCz5t |\2&/IgSyxYNEh)Um>j#Jp2^%iV6 N!VYjD=gFR3Ry;,5 P"2LUM4?lsY^F,xF\Ukf>X1eVv6J'=`E%Hb7zNi >g0"g)bA 8 0 obj <> endobj endstream endobj 59 0 obj <>stream 0 xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 to first base with the right foot in the running lane and the left foot in fair territory, the batter is hit with the throw from F2. 0000011399 00000 n 77 0 obj <>stream endstream endobj 62 0 obj <>stream hb```f``b`2&02 P9002l{0aAKlmwWKm[Ws4t&@ t/} [&nFY3g`ZB\ )P Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. All of the following statements about sliding are true EXCEPT: A. Rule 5 PowerPoint - Dead Ball and Suspension of Play. 0000078051 00000 n 0000007917 00000 n Little League Softball Rules and Regulations Comparison Little League Little League NFHS NFHS GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS PLAYING FIELD Scope of Play Base Lines 60 Feet; Majors/Junior/Senior: 12" ball 180-225 Feet; Recommend: 200 Feet 185-235 Feet for fast pitch Majors: 40 Feet 43 Feet all levels JR/SR: 43 Feet Majors: Not Permitted <<1912EBA4CE4E3A4A8F5CAFC45B8DE8C9>]/Prev 166053>> he hits a fair ball (2-5-1); 8-4-1a. 0000162868 00000 n 0000078597 00000 n 0000013039 00000 n 0000113622 00000 n F4 obstructs R1 advancing to second base. default All Umpires who work a game as a crew will be in the same matching shirt, pants and hat. hmO0?nB_*@aZ1 +^)MHw4 -|g]$01.aI$DKXVhN&\zyF~tTLYj8QD8uhC;?X8P `i}af/sp=OK5` xmp.did:350e41df-03d9-8449-8878-f9fdc0c231c2 Question #1 . V0i?!n]7>nLbWq{`0oFVAg::68+zJ/LUxsiP/(6h()4A`n*PmD`as#|y>D$2qDD;e-nHc The NFHS offers rules and case books digitally through its NFHS Rules App. B2 runs toward first base. USA Softball NCAA NFHS RULE 3: EQUIPMENT Official Bat Lake Forest, CA. XI49pxe+ d mTr[7L% HAOFND~o0mN"#%P4P~l]_,]qkUqGbbu. ,uw:ug v>\ =F` >w Softball Rules Committee Welcomes New Members for 2023, Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes, South Dakota Readies for 2022 Softball Season, Oregon Softball Players Earn Appreciation for Officials, Title IX Paved Way for Softball Olympian Michele Smith, SDHSAA Board Approves Sanctioning Of Softball. l`hY@ *| Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce . 3 0 obj % Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. 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NOTE: On extra-base hits or other balls hit to the outfield when there is no chance for a play to be made at the double first base, the batter-runner may touch either the white or colored (orange or green) section of the base. H|S0WqvqrH% 861f6c6{[aJn~ ~R`UE3C 8xISG^ t=+&1aq'WZ/v,9l `dVu W'4_-$[usQj|C5vwA+.LJmP1#W%cl^~|N@1 EYx>mLtn 0000082865 00000 n from application/x-indesign to application/pdf 0 One foot is permitted to extend behind or on the base into foul territory, as long as the front foot is touching the white section of the base. Schools with turf fields are still required to have the double first base. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 <>/ExtGState <>/ProcSet [/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/Font <>>>/MediaBox [0 0 612 792]/Contents 4 0 R/Parent 2 0 R/Type/Page/Tabs/S/Group <>>> Umpires still have the authority to rule on anything that is considered a distraction or increases risk to any player.
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