Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. There are several ways to accomplish this on a windows machine. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. The taper of the bat shall have a solid surface and shall have a conical shape. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike.
Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. All plate umpires are required to have the minimum of asa certification for the age groups of 12u and 15u. A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball.
A bat with the knob covered with grip tape is illegal. 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. 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. For everyone, whether you are going to start to join with others to consult a book, this asa rule fastpitch softball is very advisable. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. Most organizations will take the asa fastpitch softball rules and tweak the rules to fit the situation. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. If the game is shortened to 5 innings due to the 10run rule, each girl is required to play at least 2 innings. Attend the fastpitch america state tournament in your home state or a regional qualifier tournament for your area.
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. 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 manager only rule shall also be in effect for pregame conferences with umpires. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. Shall follow the rules and regulations of usa softball as established by the usa. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living.
Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules that will be in effect at all regional and national tournaments. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Bats with 20 asa certification mark are allowed in mens, jo boys and mens modified. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading.
Jul 25, 2018 note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence. In fast pitch all bats shall meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard and have either the 2004or 20 asa certification mark and not be on the asa nonapproved bat list. As an example, in most of the younger leagues, stealing is prohibited. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are.
If more than one player wears exposed undergarments lower and upper body they must be the same color and style. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version.
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. When the entire play is completed, if required the umpire shall rule a dead ball, and enforce the appropriate ruling. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases a5. Umpires each scheduled game shall be officiated by at least one umpire for all divisions. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. 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. This allows you to switch between the umpire mechanics software and this rulebook. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. For more information on the asa s registration process please visit the asa local associations page and contact your local association.
If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. The term used by an umpire to order the suspension of play in a game. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. 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. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options.
Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Gloves may be worn by any player in the field, subject to size specifications in rule 3. Sp bats must bear the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark bats.
You will also find the proposed rule changes for the coming season located on this same page. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Indoor madness presented by west coast premier tournaments. Mar 08, 2018 a search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. 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. It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. And you should get the asa rule fastpitch softball driving under the download link we. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year.
A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. The penalty that permitted base runners to be awarded one base without liability to be put out is removed. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf. Softball bylaws, code, procedural manual and playing rules. Amateur softball association equipment equipment exposed lowerbody undergarments must be either school colors or colors of black, white, or gray. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2. Fastpitch america world series and nationals qualification guidelines.
This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Designated player dp fp only the designated player is a starting offensive player who bats in the lineup for the flex player listed in the tenth 10th position on the lineup card. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Rulebooks are included with registration materials when you register your asa team or when you register as an umpire. Altered bat 9 1 1 bat specifications 1921 3 1 an, note batter box 35 7 1 d, effect appeal play 9 1 2 baserunner 4546 8 8 gj, effect batting out of order 3536 7 2 ac. Fp bats must bear the 2000 or 2004 asa certification marks. In the case of an illegal pitch, the batter is awarded a ball.
Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. The ball remains in play if a base runner is called out for running outside the base path to avoid a tag. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch sunbury, pa. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Apr 06, 2019 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 referencing its rules, the usa softball. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Asa girls 18u a eastern new york bad apples binghamton, ny asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Ussa fastpitch rules 6 th edition isa 2012 rule book.