This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Former navy veterans from the experimental diving unit in panama city beach started this lab in 2014. All lines on the playing field shall be marked with a material, which is not injurious to the eyes or skin. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
For an updated list of the 2014 mens fastpitch world series dates go to. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch. What seems to cause the most problem, f or reasons unknown, is related to rounding 1 st base during walks and dropped third strikes. Each listing has the rule reference which points you to the specific rules. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available. Umpires will check with both books at the end of the game for scores and turn in a ticket into the site director. Apr 26, 2020 usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. With few exceptions determined by local tournament directors, florida usssa girls fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 15th edition usssa rulebook. Usa will use high school rules which allow pitchers to step back after presenting.
Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules okie fastpitch, llc. Guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Batting entire lineup see usssa fastpitch rule book unless noted by local tournament rules, florida tournament game time limits in all games, including championship games, will be as follows. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Tournaments and leagues played after august 1, will qualify teams for the following summers state and world series tournaments. In all age divisions, no new inning will start after 1 hour 15 minutes. January 1, 2014 there will no longer be a list of legal fast pitch bats, just rules which require the bats be made by an authorized usssa manufacturer and have the new mark of the taper or be made of wood. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules okie fastpitch, llc. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and triple crown. One friend believes the orange bag essentially disappears after the initial.
It is not strictly an appeal play, but covered under rule 1014, if there is reasonable doubt about some decision being in conflict with the rules, the coach or captain may ask that the correct ruling be made. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Yet these scenarios are clearly explained in every rule book ive ever researched asa, usssa, nfhs, so its a little dumbfounding. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules. Protests will be allowed for age and rule interpretations only. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Pgf will use ncaa 2020 rules which permit starting with rear foot behind the rubber but do not allow the pitcher to step back. Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. Tsa plays by usaasa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide.
While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. Jan 27, 2020 the usa softball rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a usa umpire, then you should be given a 2020 rule book. There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, will vary with each tournament, in all games except. 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. They could not imagine that in 2020, that the abms system would need to be added to boost the supply of ventilators in the time of a world wide pandemic. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national more. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted. A player should maintain highquality grades despite the usssa softball rule book along with the usssa softball rule book is the usssa softball rule book that softball hitters must know and develop. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases a5. This is for local georgia tournament play only, including state championships. Case book for fast pitch new england usssa fastpitch.
Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. 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. Beginning january 1, 2014, bats must have the new usssa 1. Have the new permanent1 usssa mark on its taper or. While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november, the leadership in fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. Msp tournament rules fastpitch usssa softball bat marks rules. Indianapolis, in july 18, 2014 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. The batters box shall be 3 feet wide, thus forming a rectangle of 512 feet by 3 feet. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch.
You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. Discussion with a few of my softball buddies about the double base. All teams playing between august 1 and december 31 must play by the following years eligibility classifications. This page outlines specific policies and procedures for the usssa fastpitch program in south carolina. The usssa fastpitch bat compliance rule has been extended to january1, 2014. It includes information on the roster procedures, heat policy, and code of conduct.
The team will be disqualified and put in last place. Bats must also be marked with the usaasa certified stamp. Lime or caustic material of any kind is prohibited. Grace period 10 minutes for the first game of the day.
The world baseball softball confederation wbsc regulates rules of play in more. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. More look back rule fun colorado girls softball coaches. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Fastpitch tournament rules usssa fastpitch central pa. Check your emailtext and the usssa of western pa message board at our web site each.
Page numbers in the updated online version may be different. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules paperback february 1, 2014. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. Viera, fl october 9, 2017 usssa is kicking off breast cancer awareness month by starting a month long campaign to help raise awareness this october. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. In south carolina usssa only we allow players to finish out the fall season with their original team. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. This document discusses the major differences in softball rules between ncaa, asa female adult and jo, federation and usssa. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Interpretations in this book were approved by the usssa fast pitch softball national umpire committee, and are official for situations as outlined. Usssa fastpitch national update usssa announces 2020 online revisions to fastpitch rule book at its 52nd annual convention, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. Fastpitch 11 optic yellow cover only blue stitch ball must have usssa fastpitch classic, in 18 minimum letters and the usssa logo in at. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year, according to andy wisk, chairman of the usssa national fastpitch committee.
Umpires will work to settle all problems on the filed. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed ineligible. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. All playing rules shall be governed by the official usssa fastpitch softball rule book and national bylaws. New pitching rules queen of the hill discuss fastpitch. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association. At nfca it was announced that pgf, usa and usssa will allow pitchers to have their back foot off the pitchers plate in 2020.
The umpire handbook of softball rules differences version 15 for the 2014 season available now. Our first usssa spotlight this month features usssa pride standout and threetime national professional fastpitch player of the year, kelly kretschman. When a team chooses to participate in a usssa activity, the team, its players, coaches, volunteers, organizers, and its parents and fans must abide by usssa rules found in the usssa rule book, bylaws, policy and procedures and its constitution with respect to usssa activities. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in.
M basically states the double base becomes one big bag that may be used by offense or defense after batterrunner passes it. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Withdrawn andor noncompliant bat models added 22520. Off year changes, which are made to the online version of the rule book, are generally made to clarify previous revisions, or to enhance safety. When usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season.
The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. There is no such illegal bat list at the current time. Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. The lines marking the batters box are considered to. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes.
Usssa official fast pitch playing rules tenth edition usssa s online fast pitch rule book is located at. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Even protests are addressed in the usssa fast pitch rule book. Slow pitch united states specialty sports association. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 12 oz in weight. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in missouri. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Have the new permanent1 usssa mark on its taper exactly as in the image to the right or be a wood bat all of the above must be manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensee. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball community.
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. If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Innings in progress after the time limit has expired will be completed. Asa, usssa, nsa fastpitch softball bat rules justbats. Probably the most misinterpreted rule in colorado fastpitch is the look back rule. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences.
Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1. Usssa official fastpitch playing rules twelve edition usssas online fastpitch rule book is located at. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern. Protests must be declared to the plate umpire before the next pitch following the dispute. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in. Jan 22, 2020 provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball.
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