default Rationale: Eliminates the need for authorization from the state associations for religious headwear. Adding this language to the definition section mirrors the foul ball definition in Rule 2-25-1e. 0000000016 00000 n <>stream 4-2-1: Defines the protocol for when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. startxref Rationale: Gloves and mitts are manufactured in variety of designs and multiple colors. . 0000113208 00000 n H|TMs0+VcoioL2^v o)|.Ye),x` 4B=2g=HX TC )xdI}^ " ,KY]|`LCY4E,OSfL6a"1IzB8*9vZmr\JQ*Lj ]/i`FyEbYOs]SsM1).pjS;nweyA8*m0.|RIM8e&1z-O d:zg^?5 !N9# $`0x|+!eE!II! <>/Lang(en-US)/Metadata 2794 0 R>> 0000162016 00000 n 0000004044 00000 n The base shall be a one . Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. As long as the color of the ball is not one of the colors used, does not have markings that give the appearance of the ball or are made in a manner that is judged distracting by the umpire it is permitted for use in NFHS Softball. All situations and acts . XS0 L>]@qf+^$g1012 M%O jhA The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . 0000001696 00000 n 0000002010 00000 n 0000005103 00000 n 0000013039 00000 n 3 0 obj RELATIONSHIPS - RIGOR - RELEVANCE - RESULTS. All rights reserved. 79 0 obj <>stream Rule 4 PowerPoint - Pre-Game and Post-Game. endobj %%EOF Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. 0000016120 00000 n 0000050313 00000 n (An errant throw into the three-foot running lane could still result in an obstruction call. &X 0000162803 00000 n 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. endstream endobj 63 0 obj <>stream %%EOF 1-2-1: Clarifies bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. USA Softball NCAA NFHS RULE 3: EQUIPMENT Official Bat B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. The NFHS offers rules and case books digitally through its NFHS Rules App. All runs scored by virtue of the home run will be included in individual and team statistics. Rationale: This has always been the enforcement but was not listed in the section covering batter-runner. **h'fY q(VD=+@_t]|~V/C:p0S]Ofi{V2Rhl(B`njZ]C/CNt$Jav,m&?3W55lxl`4 [)\c+$[ m)}=0?vve2JbPF2J$,[vc."/JY`? 8-2-7: New language clarifies batter-runner interference on a fly ball over foul territory. Rationale: The balls status is determined at the point of interference. by La Habra. 8-4-3 Exception. Copyright 2023 NFHS. 1-2-1: Clarifies bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. 0000005500 00000 n Rule 5 PowerPoint - Dead Ball and Suspension of Play. 3-2-5b: Removes the language prohibiting hard items to control the hair in the sport of softball. Mascot: Highlanders. 0000012073 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % School: La Habra High School. R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0 ball - 2 strike count and no outs. trailer 0000162868 00000 n 2-20-1g: A fair ball is a batted ball that while over fair territory, an offensive player interferes with a defensive player attempting to field a batted ball. HWK7Wq`G(-IQ4X%>zw$pE7d? 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 Watch Later. endstream endobj startxref ,\f:r90D0101e 0000078597 00000 n 0000077306 00000 n 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) $x!kQP89mA`]wuvjw}ml\ruGvl2[8] (d) When tagging up on a fly ball, the white section of the base must be used by the runner. 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. One foot is permitted to extend behind or on the base into foul territory, as long as the front foot is touching the white section of the base. The pre-season handouts to coaches "explained" (I use the term loosely) to them that "the runner always has to use the colored base, the defense always has to use the white one" when there is a play at first. HWj@}Wc`yv-KBBH/PJ($~~mZaW`JPu99s@CV[.jSwv=x6~a 0cTy0-9X l6-l(C]6D9/K:EV=$"'jY8 0000004876 00000 n Who is the head football coach for your school? 08En/>Edqwd;-*%Sv}?_t{/--\qu{.z UX+P = ^ * [}+f2 *re|*rnGH>:t\ 1"NGLL0I%aQMo(QY.:?v+vm!'*SN}+z:,-pYak|YIq3Ho* *FLE)0RpC58]fW'm1xW[9$9*5//\b~}\ /BRAN!r0fpq La Habra's Peyton Lee, right, celebrates his double as Elsinore's Kyle Thoulion looks away during the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game at Goodwin Field in Fullerton on Saturday, June 19, 2021. 3 0 obj This includes a throw from the pitcher, catcher, or any other player, in an attempt to retire the runner at the double first base. The NFHS allows this under Softball Rule 10-4-2, as an administrative decision of the state association. R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0 ball - 2 strike count and no outs. No similar rule. Rationale: Clarifies adornments such as beads can be worn in the hair and aligns language with other NFHS rules codes. Half the base shall be white (entirely over fair territory) and half shall be orange or green (entirely over foul territory). Rationale: New language more adequately describes the intent of the rule and will provide more consistent enforcement. 1318 0 obj <>stream endstream endobj 6 0 obj <> endobj 3 0 obj <> endobj 5 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 541>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 868>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 18 0 obj <>stream National Leaders Address Bad Behavior Against Officials at High Schoo. NFHS Rules App View Print Books Softball Resources General Bat Certification Marks and USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks B2 runs toward first base. Baseball/Softball Lineup Sheets (100 sheets) Baseball/Softball Scorebook. B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. B2 hits a pitch to F6 with one foot touching the ground completely outside the batter's box. NStJ3!Fa8u!#qKw*gy:qQ$b~Kw 9W-1zu9W)G>S"*|L0e,xa4RO^zLBgiaN! Penalty: Batter-runner is out. A. -?XIpaH1}` gT& The double base is not allowed 2.4 By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. yo*_BR]EGsm $ }`]i]zyAbIU\}oL5H*/spm=??%}.(+Ghn,4J[*.AINBikhV"lcoI"W'@}dJ.? 0 Y= sltTGw3V`9] PEz8JiL94 LS d#/ Vxlc@N|EMiU37=t:w 8xNU {>w f+p! They are made and published by the NFHS in response to situations presented. 0000138747 00000 n 2022 & 2023 Softball Umpires Manual. endstream endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 <<1912EBA4CE4E3A4A8F5CAFC45B8DE8C9>]/Prev 166053>> The base must be rectangular, with two sides not less than 14 inches and not more than 15 inches, and the other two sides not less than 29 inches and not more than 30 inches. 0000051554 00000 n hV4 AmCMu]iA ">AuUFA6 VlAt' ]v!p$,)oB4ZOL-0dR#*jkE|s^[z,WK,_VpXm*5A9P 1-4-1: Removes the number of color restrictions on a glove, including laces and seams, and does not allow any panels of the glove to match the color of the ball. (stadium/gym names): NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. All rights reserved. Where does your school play their home games? %PDF-1.6 % 2023 Softball Simplified & Illustrated. - t5 It is not a device that has been approved by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee (1-8-1). xmp.iid:e45a28a6-7ee0-6e46-a266-543713f6e606 0000082491 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 0000082058 00000 n (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. La Habra, CA. Rule 7 PowerPoint - Batter. 0000010560 00000 n 0000162993 00000 n 0000084404 00000 n ;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$1(+o|0%0! 0000162932 00000 n The base shall be a one . from application/x-indesign to application/pdf 2023 NFHS Softball Exam Part I NOTE: In the exam situations, F refers to a fielder, B refers to a batter and R refers to a runner. Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce current inventory. LH"dy&@$ If presented, this device should be ruled as illegal equipment and shall be removed before participation is allowed (3-6-1). hbbd```b``: (2-32-1, 8-6-16c) a. As R1 is diving back to first base, B2 collides with F3 who is attempting to catch the thrown ball from F2 to tag R1. a!VIp}b!% raS%z}Fk0WkF" P9mm0pWHiT6zB83/K?U1 ^JL99ubbYDVNbfczRI0R;QmvM. 0000011399 00000 n The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. e3\ 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. 48Y5Xg^Z[Bnc=AeUP6l.;W(++\yesqs[=YysY_.v7`.~cWa\x. The language is consistent with the rule covering interference on an initial play on a fair-batted ball and aligns with Rule 8-6-10. 0000002196 00000 n PENALTY: 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. proof:pdf The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. Umpires still have the authority to rule on anything that is considered a distraction or increases risk to any player. To change from the windup position, the pitcher must first step backward off the . Also, the batter-runner must still avoid interference with the fielder attempting to field a batted ball. uuid:eca173d9-0163-4538-b246-1e8745dc5f69 All Umpires who work a game as a crew will be in the same matching shirt, pants and hat. 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All of the following statements about sliding are true EXCEPT: A. 0000015912 00000 n << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 3419 >> 1D6 0000015801 00000 n Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. 0000004638 00000 n 55 0 obj <> endobj xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 %PDF-1.3 0000009620 00000 n hb```% eah@=m;pVaV L T00h9sf9sD-v3\.Jz)NXW$es'9v~@S"')}5 @wu IA0 ";:, V s]`\F C $.d] Pd` X$ @F?FOFFLO~3aiN1nEBCTgnL7f`~2d(@ o The correct ruling is: R1 is at third base. / An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. 1 0 obj <>>> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream NFHS Softball. 0000050051 00000 n .XzR{Mpkld C!`3;O5\;]i8!oUEK FZ$a!eE+ZlQCYB!m]pZG-:]uf^Z>>8t0hz P/S-91WA^mgAZFAMhz Rationale: Removing the language prohibiting jewelry places the softball rules in line with other NFHS sports that have removed the restriction. 3-2-5c: Permits players to wear soft and secure headwear for religious purposes without prior state association approval. If properly appealed, the batter-runner is out. 6-2-2 & NOTE: Removes language from Rule 6-2-2 and places it as a NOTE under the PENALTY. V0i?!n]7>nLbWq{`0oFVAg::68+zJ/LUxsiP/(6h()4A`n*PmD`as#|y>D$2qDD;e-nHc x[[o~_8v"LRH%Mw>} DP/FLEX Strategies for Coaches. Rule 3 PowerPoint - DP FLEX. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 xmp.id:32510796-f802-a849-84d1-0b5a4c784485 Rationale: The language and rule reference is a reminder to players, coaches and officials about distracting items worn by the pitcher, but is not a part of Rule 6-2-2. Runner in contact with base struck by batted fair ball: Not out. (c) Whenever a play is being made on the batter-runner, the batter-runner must use the colored (orange or green) section on his/ her first attempt to tag first base. )mqDsbeyymD C. UOnNHJ+5yt3i4EnFK1O^Z}Pt"_U(!4Ua'[Iqzxws:%wo>d@wgdUC>#}q rif7A$% G? .o6]iqnE)?79xOA8e|7LIv%Y \YJL65 `mOLc0 ]c(`Jae;VL4* cvE=~dcw(aUT6BC'15Z+Z[RB]L]XSY7rG%2Lg{Jx>D(SXJ.^4J9Q5[2~HXs3TN,ulIEdm^#p0tsgZUsyDvzCColQ*0l]I>lS7mf+~~XnRggl"wnqu1U}*8|^nBl^U&n"tIZSwMyyWhrEtxl)0 Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former Major League Baseball players and umpires. RUL-ING: Incorrect ruling. After dead ball runner need not remain on base. Award B2 first base and call R1 out. 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. The longer sides shall face toward home plate and the right field corner. endobj D. All of the above. he hits a fair ball (2-5-1); Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials crew will be permitted through 2024, to allow for and! 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