According to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the pitcher has control of the ball inside the pitchers circle and does not attempt to make a play on any runner, then all runners who are on base must stay on the base. Asa tie breaker vs isf tie breaker discuss fastpitch. Provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Jul 10, 2010 the regulation softball used in fastpitch softball is 12 inches in circumference. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. 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. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america.
Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. This weeks umpire is mike kelly and he is talking about the infield fly rule. Teams players that participate in the mens a or b fastpitch asa national championship tournament in july, 2011 may not participate in the mens c fastpitch asa national championship tournament in september, 2011. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided interpretation are listed below. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. Mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior. Those which are grammatical in nature are not listed. Piaa softball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. Be sure to drop by the asa research center and library to find answers to such questions as whats a fungo bat.
For mens and womens slow pitch, you may bat 10 or 11 and field any 10 of those players. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. 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. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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.
You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Amateur softball association equipment equipment exposed lowerbody undergarments must be either school colors or colors of black, white, or gray. 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. Dec 11, 2018 the seven innings in a fastpitch softball game lasts the length of time it takes three batters to strike out on each team. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as defined in other major soft ball associations. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Weve added the asa rule book to our resources section. Discussion in ask the umpire started by proudpops, apr 21, 2012. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or. On the other hand, any runner off the base must either go back to the previous base or. Other associations do allow 12 batters fielding 10, but not asa.
Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. Miken vicious asa usssa endloaded slow pitch softball bat. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. The asa website has the official rulebook available for online viewing. You may use any eligible substitute as a pinch runner. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone.
Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. I have attached the 2011 mens fastpitch asa north pacific coast tournament series schedule of events and the 2011 mens fastpitch classification committee general information release. Usa softball of colorado state rules interpreter dustin rice contact. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Check out our fastpitch bat buying guide for help all fastpitch softball bats must have a 2 barrel diameter and must not be over 34 in length and 31 oz in weight regardless of which association you play in asa.
That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Read on to see what may be coming down the pike, as well as my opinion on each potential new rule. Gloves may be worn by any player in the field, subject to size specifications in rule 3. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Ive searched and searched but cant find what the asa tie breaker rule is, is it the international tie breaker rule, but they dont want to mention isf in their rule. Forgive my ignorance, but the asa rule book states that after 7 innings it will use the tie breaker rule in championship play. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2. Look for asa to discontinue the team and umpire editions of the rule book and publish just a single edition in the future, maybe as early as next season. American fastpitch association rules of softball the american fastpitch association afa.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Once you substitute any player on offense including pinch runner, that sub may only bat run in that position in the batting order asa 45c. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members.
The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and opposing team. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. See more eligible items you qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. If you change those rules, then youre playing nonstandard rules. Since they have removed the code, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a separate book for the teams.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch softball bats. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified only, as shown below and must not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list with 2000 or 2004 certification mark. A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. Sp slowpitch, fp fastpitch nfhs softball asa rules differences. Just like a lot of rules apply to all versions of the sport slow pitch, fast pitch, 16 if a rule doesnt say it applies to any one certain version it applies to all versions.
The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch sunbury, pa. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. Numerous editorial changes were made in the 2001 edition of the ncaa softball rules book.
Co editor eddie ray cantrell national director of umpires. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included on a list of approved bat models published by asa, and is not listed on the nonapproved bat list with certification mark it is allowed in asa championship play. Asa softball rule books are updated and published annually, and are distributed to all teams and umpires registered. Asa potential rule changes for 2011 softball at bellaonline. Nsa has a twin rule, that is similar to asa hs dpflex rule. Nsa has a twin rule, that is similar to asahs dpflex rule. Mouse over the resources menu button on the upper right side of any page, and then click asa rule bo. Classification and rating system for footballbasketball officials. They shall be responsible to ensure that all required sanction. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.
Tv this weeks umpire is mike kelly and he is talking about the infield fly rule. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. The asa rules do not specifically recognize the pinch runner by name, but it is just an ordinary substitution. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. 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. No changes in these special rules will be made except in writing i. The amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. Asa is considering a bunch of rules changes for 2011, including quite a few playing rule changes. Cap tip to vanessa woodmansee and paul carelton for this information. The asa rules allow for extra innings to be played in the event of a tie at the end of the seventh inning. The official bat, made up of the knob, handle, grip, taper, barrel and end cap shall be free of burs, dents cracks, sharp.
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. Miken vicious asausssa endloaded slow pitch softball bat. Note that these special rules have no effect outside of sgfsa league and league tournament. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has you covered. The asa standard rule would be whatever the asa rule book says it is. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. 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.
For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your. 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. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1, and.