Usssa 2013 fast pitch rule book

Between the batters back shoulder and the front knee. Softball approved bat list and has an asa 2000, asa 2004 or asa 20. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.

For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules. The organization fortunately recovered from this crisis in 1972, and things started to head up from there. Usssa certification remains not permitted in fast pitch fast pitch bats must meet the appropriate usa softball or wbsc certification standards.

Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Protests must be declared to the plate umpire before the next pitch following the dispute. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. There is no such illegal bat list at the current time. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Rules and notes here apply specifically to the 9u, 10u and 12u softball levels.

With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 20 usssa rulebook. Softball rules softball forum usssa pitch ceiling and floor. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. Protests will be allowed for age and rule interpretations only. Table of contents isa rule book isa executive board page 3. Even protests are addressed in the usssa fast pitch rule book. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. 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 game. 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. The amateur softball association asa has strict guidelines about the ages of players in each division for the safety and fairness of all playing.

The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. If a player is injured and unable to bat at her batting spot, the coach has the option of taking an. Nfhs authenticating mark shall be on each ball as shown in figure 14 of the nfhs rule book. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition note. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. Asa youth fast pitch rules start the youngest pitchersthose age 10 and underon a pitching rubber that is 35 feet away from home plate. Its supposed to quickly end a play one way or another and prevent senseless lead off and fakes by the pitcher like you see in little league baseball. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. 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. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. 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. You would still need the individual rule books, to be certain that you are getting the right information.

Combined rule book discuss fastpitch softball community. Unless someone is just standing there, just get them back to their base and let the next pitch start. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Opybs softball usssa rules frequently asked questions faq. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Usssa has always been respected for making changes to improve slow. Page numbers in the updated online version may be different. Shoes shoes are required equipment for all participants. The year 1971 was a critical time for usssa, with overwhelming debts and directors resigning. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. 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.

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. If the injury is caused by a rule violation by the defensive team for example batter hit by pitch, obstruction, malicious contact, the player may be. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. For each fairly delivered pitched ball by the pitcher that passes through the strike zone before touching the ground. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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 back through our many charitable benefit events. 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. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000, asa 2004, asa 20 or the new approved usa softball certification marks. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions.

Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted. As the umpires arrive at the field for a female fast pitch game, the umpires notice that the left field fence is a 175 feet or b 240 feet. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. A regulation game shall be seven 7 innings for world series play. This is intended as quick summary of areas of significant differences in usssa fast pitch rules. Usssa fast pitch case book 2016 page 3 rule 1 playing field the field situation a. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. This is a discussion on usssa pitch ceiling and floor within the behind the plate forums. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Hof inductees previous years wednesday, august 28, 2019.

Batting out of order will result in that batter being out. The top of the ball must be in the horizontal plain and either side of the ball in the. All players must wear shoes with plastic, nylon, canvas, leather or. 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. The usa softball asa 20 stamp is now not permitted this is for slo pitch only fast pitch bat standards remain unchanged.

Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. If the player leaving the game is the batter or a runner, they shall be declared out.

The rule was never intended to be a cheap way for the defense to get an out. Umpires will work to settle all problems on the filed. Utrip umps normally wont call anything over head high a strike because the batters stand up in the box and if it hits the plate its a ball, so its virtually impossible to throw a pitch that hits 10 in the middle and crosses below the back shoulder without hitting the plate. The batter must take a pitch before being considered out of order. It was the first separate rule book for slow pitch softball ever published. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Distances for outfield fences are only recommendation, not mandatory. Below is the actually wording from the pertinent sections to this topic from the usssa rule book itself. The term used by an umpire to order the suspension of play in a game. Softball canada does not currently have its own bat certification program, but. Boys rules move the pitching rubber back to 40 feet for their 11 and 12yearold seasons before moving to 45 feet.

All rules and page numbers reference the 20 usssa rule book, a copy of. On the field the 3 from release becomes 3 and 10 foot ceiling becomes about 7. Using the asa code book as a reference for defining the parameters of the birthday cutoff date is a good option for parents, coaches and softball players. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Although many rule changes have been made over the years, the original 65foot base path was the key. 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. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. All team rosters must be on the usssa website, and all teams must adhere to all rules and regulations as outlined in the current edition of the usssa fast pitch playing rules and bylaws. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook.

Basically if you can clear the plate on a fly most umps will call it a. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. All of the above must be manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensee. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. Usssa strike zone discussion slowpitch softball forums. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin and tim malloy feb 14, 20 5. Rule 1 the playing field page 65 rule 2 equipment and uniforms page 19 rule 3 player substitutions page 66. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. From the start, the usssa playing rules were identified with 65foot base paths and 300foot fences.