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. Rule 2-1-2. Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. To change from the windup position, the pitcher must first step backward off the . Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. xref A. 0000050891 00000 n The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. on demand Feb 11, 2023 | 4:00 PM PST. 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Copyright 2023 NFHS. Runners may extend a foot behind the white portion of the base, but must maintain contact with the white section until the ball has reached the batter. V0i?!n]7>nLbWq{`0oFVAg::68+zJ/LUxsiP/(6h()4A`n*PmD`as#|y>D$2qDD;e-nHc 0000004179 00000 n 0000012073 00000 n hV4 AmCMu]iA ">AuUFA6 VlAt' ]v!p$,)oB4ZOL-0dR#*jkE|s^[z,WK,_VpXm*5A9P B2 hits a pitch to F6 with one foot touching the ground completely outside the batter's box. a. endstream endobj 59 0 obj <>stream The outer edges shall not be more than two and one-fourth (2 ) inches thick, filled with soft material, and covered with canvas or rubber. x]mo9 WJ^v&&~c'RDRawX|Q$+g2:k-}^5zYqu.%FWo?l6Yd"WE Mg}~o|/d~gs>SCz5t |\2&/IgSyxYNEh)Um>j#Jp2^%iV6 N!VYjD=gFR3Ry;,5 P"2LUM4?lsY^F,xF\Ukf>X1eVv6J'=`E%Hb7zNi >g0"g)bA Award B2 first base and call R1 out. x[[o~_8v"LRH%Mw>} (C|vOG@#!]gT4D[zX {ptgO9yryq= ^n|E3bS@&uWoV*z[y8&hB_L!Lc@J10Dzb`GN4"R-k8c@NXH: 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. 0 A batted ball that hits the colored (orange or green) section without first touching or bounding over the white section shall be declared foul. the ball sharply down the third base line that passes F6 before striking R1, while she is standing on third base. The correct call is: An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. B. Batting out of order. . Also, the batter-runner must still avoid interference with the fielder attempting to field a batted ball. %PDF-1.6 % stream RUL-ING: Incorrect ruling. All rights reserved. on demand Feb 15, 2023 | 7:00 PM PST. 8-2-6. Softball Rules Changes - 2023 By NFHS on August 02, 2022 rules change Share Print 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. Schools with turf fields are still required to have the double first base. 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. 0000015688 00000 n 0000077574 00000 n 0000079856 00000 n *FLE)0RpC58]fW'm1xW[9$9*5//\b~}\ /BRAN!r0fpq The NFHS offers rules and case books digitally through its NFHS Rules App. (NFHS Softball Rules). trailer (g) In Majors, Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions, when the batter becomes a runner on a third strike not caught by the catcher, the batter-runner and the defensive player may use either the colored (orange or green) or the white section. 08En/>Edqwd;-*%Sv}?_t{/--\qu{.z UX+P = ^ * [}+f2 *re|*rnGH>:t\ 1"NGLL0I%aQMo(QY.:?v+vm!'*SN}+z:,-pYak|YIq3Ho* 0000007045 00000 n 3-2-5c: Permits players to wear soft and secure headwear for religious purposes without prior state association approval. &X 0000008850 00000 n 48Y5Xg^Z[Bnc=AeUP6l.;W(++\yesqs[=YysY_.v7`.~cWa\x. 0000084740 00000 n e$dxhfrW1`e9h'5#@FYj u}dW320U:Y/ %L5`qG fg`j 0000078051 00000 n 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 LH"dy&@$ It is not a device that has been approved by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee (1-8-1). .XzR{Mpkld C!`3;O5\;]i8!oUEK FZ$a!eE+ZlQCYB!m]pZG-:]uf^Z>>8t0hz P/S-91WA^mgAZFAMhz Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce current inventory. endstream endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream Softball Rules Committee Welcomes New Members for 2023, Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes, South Dakota Readies for 2022 Softball Season, Oregon Softball Players Earn Appreciation for Officials, Title IX Paved Way for Softball Olympian Michele Smith, SDHSAA Board Approves Sanctioning Of Softball. Who is the head football coach for your school? After dead ball runner need not remain on base. endstream endobj 60 0 obj <>stream The new ball specifications are permitted for use during the 2021-22 season and will be required by January 1, 2025. 1 0 obj <>>> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream NOTE: On extra-base hits or other balls hit to the outfield when there is no chance for a play to be made at the double first base, the batter-runner may touch either the white or colored (orange or green) section of the base. endstream endobj 61 0 obj <>stream UHSAA Requires Double First Base For safety reasons, the UHSAA requires a double first base in all scheduled games and tournaments. 3 0 obj School: La Habra High School. 0 Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former Major League Baseball players and umpires. Award R2 first base and leave R1 on third base An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. 2023 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-25-1e, 7-1-2 PENALTY 1, 7-4-1, 7-4-11, 8-1-1 EFFECTS 2, 8-4-3d. If properly appealed, the batter-runner is out. endstream endobj 1290 0 obj <. Rationale: Gloves and mitts are manufactured in variety of designs and multiple colors. ,uw:ug v>\ =F` >w endstream endobj startxref 0000050051 00000 n Rationale: Allows for all runs to be counted when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. 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. The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. **h'fY q(VD=+@_t]|~V/C:p0S]Ofi{V2Rhl(B`njZ]C/CNt$Jav,m&?3W55lxl`4 [)\c+$[ m)}=0?vve2JbPF2J$,[vc."/JY`? 0000003587 00000 n (2-32-1, 8-6-16c) a. HWj@}Wc`yv-KBBH/PJ($~~mZaW`JPu99s@CV[.jSwv=x6~a 0cTy0-9X l6-l(C]6D9/K:EV=$"'jY8 %%EOF Rule 1 - Section 2 - THE FIELD Rule 1 - Section 2 - THE FIELD 1-2-1 A diamond (or infield) shall be a 90-foot square. Speech, Debate & Theatre Directors & Judges, Emergency Planning, AEDs Saving Lives in Nations High Schools, BAND Named Official Team Communication App of the NFHS, Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials Association, 6 schools claim 2023 TMSAA basketball titles, Alabama's Chloe Siegel breaks National Career 3-point Record, Major Rule Differences NFHS, NCAA, and USA Softball. What is your school's vision/mission statement? About. Mascot: Highlanders. 0000162868 00000 n He becomes a . The base shall be a one . (f) On an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the white section of the base only. F4 obstructs R1 advancing to second base. ;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! 8-1-2a. % 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. R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0 ball - 2 strike count and no outs. hb```f``b`2&02 P9002l{0aAKlmwWKm[Ws4t&@ t/} [&nFY3g`ZB\ )P xmp.did:350e41df-03d9-8449-8878-f9fdc0c231c2 %%EOF When using the double first base, the following rules must be observed: (a) A batted ball that hits the white section of the double base shall be declared fair. DP/FLEX Strategies for Coaches. 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 3-5-3:When in live ball areas, a coach shall be attired in a schooluniform or jersey/coaching shirt with slacks, shorts, or other leg coverings in school colors or colors of khaki, black, white or gray.Rationale: Updated language clarifies items which can be worn by coaches in a live-ball area. 2019 NFHS Softball State Exam . 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