Find out specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in michigan. Starting august 1st, 2018 we will have four fulltime employees working to. This guide explains fastpitch rules in an easy to consume format for any level. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes.
Obstuction usssa softball ask the umpire umpireempire. No coaches or managers are allowed to modify, edit, change, alter or rewrite any rule without the approval of the gysba board. 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. References rulebook 2020 updated 15th edition usssa fastpitch. The usssa all american fastpitch program created an environment where athletes are evaluated by the top players and coaches in softball based on the athletes skill level and athleticism. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. About the creators the ultimate guide to fastpitch softball. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. The ball ricochets and is fielded by f4 before the ball touches the ground. While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november. Diane reuter is the new jersey state uic, assigner for south jersey and 2018 member of the usssa national rules committee representing the northeast region.
This annotated version of the playing rules is provided by baseball nation to highlight specific areas with which coaches and umpires should be familiar. The manual is an important part of getting all officials working to the highest standard for the association, the athletes and the officials. Welcome and thank you for playing indiana usssa fastpitch during the 2019 season. A prior to being qualified frozen to an official online roster age divisions 4u 14u only. For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book.
Sherman youth sports association 75020002 site ql rules. Empower team usa athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and wellbeing. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Official usssa baseball national bylaws and rulesofficial usssa baseball national bylaws and rules. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. Introduction the 2018 manual is the collaboration of many people to help bring the highest standards of the united states specialty sports association to its fast pitch program. Jan 01, 2020 116 of 121 results for asa softball rule book 2020 bluebook 60 the ultimate guide to fastpitch softball rules. Obstruction is the act of a defensive team member which hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play or when a catcher or fielder hinders a batter unless the fielder is in possession. 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.
Washington avenue las vegas, nv 89101 7026424448 any rule not in the big league dreams rule book shall be governed by the 2018 usssa rule book. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, munch. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. Com world tournament dates major player watch list usssa team rankings 2019 usssa rule book gsl rule book.
Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. All games will be governed by the usssa rules book with the following lcirsa modifications. These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of baseball national league as published by major league. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but will not appear word for word as such in the new and updated softball canada official softball 20192020 rule book which will be available in the first quarter of 2019. On fields where the fence does not run completely across the outfield or down the sides of the field, an imaginary line exists which will be used as the out of play line and all appropriate bases will be awarded. Jun 15, 2020 heres the definition of the term obstruction from the 2020 usssa fast pitch softball rule book and two case plays from february 2017 case book. All playing rules shall be governed by the official usssa fastpitch softball rule book and national bylaws. Mar 08, 2018 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. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets martin, billy, malloy, tim, schiro, dr. Michigan local tournament rules michigan usssa fastpitch. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book 2 equipment 1. The playing field playing field shall be established using 70 foot baselines pitchers distance shall be 50 feet. The 2018 manual is the collaboration of many people to help bring the highest standards of the united states specialty sports association to its fast pitch program.
The rules appear alphabetically, making them easy to find. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. B1 hits a line drive which, after passing f3, strikes the umpire while the ball is over fair ground. It is clearly written, and an indispensable reference for umpires who work different levels of softball. Dec 29, 2017 the title of this book is bluebook 60 fastpitch softball rules 2018 and it was written by billy martin, tim malloy contributor, dr.
The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases 15. In the absence of a specified local rule, the official usssa rules shall prevail. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 10 seasons now in the us and canada. Central lafourche baseball association rules and regulations.
I have run into a couple of umpires that insisted they hand had to be wiped if they touched their hair, and i have always asked them to find that in the rule book. The words official softball are no longer clearly visible on the bat, but the bat meets all other criteria of a legal bat. Bats must be approved usssa bats and contain the usssa 1. Teams wishing to participate in post season usssa national level tournaments will be required to play in a usssa qualifying tournament or usssa fall or summer state tournament. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book.
The official site of minnesota usssa fastpitch home. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. It isnt there, nor is there any case play that even remotely supports it. The only thing the rule book says specifically that the hand must be wiped is if they lick their fingers. Changes from the 2017 rules are highlighted in grey. Note that the rule book online at will always supersede the latest printed version if a discrepancy exists. It puts the different rules for ncaa, nfhs, usssa, and usa softball at your fingertips.
Click the links below to go over rules and regulations used in this league. Athletes who are selected to their regional teams will then compete against the other regional teams in the usssa all american games. The jewelry rule has been modified to allow players to wear jewelry in. As a participant in a senior softball usa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. Buy a cheap copy of bluebook 60 fastpitch softball rules. Any rule not in the big league dreams rule book shall be governed by the. An association needs to be progressive and thorough to make sure that their rules are evolving with the game, said jeremy mcdowell, executive vicepresident for usssa fastpitch. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program.
It is the responsibility of both managers to v erify the proper marking of the distance between bases, and. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. About the creators the ultimate guide to fastpitch. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. General meeting on november 10, 2018 and are effective for play beginning in 2019. Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. If you would like to become a certified usssa umpire contact. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The recommended width of all marked chalked lines on the playing field is 2 12 inch. Those stats will show up on a players individual page.
This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. Gretna youth softball and baseball association official. The following condensed slow pitch playing rules are taken in part from the usaasa official slow pitch rule book and national bylaws. It is highly recommended that all coaches carry these rules as well as a usssa baseball or usa fka asa softball rulebook with them to all games. Usa softball formerly asa and usssa travel team softball rules. R1 and r2 are on 2nd and 3rd respectively, with no outs. Pdf asa slow pitch rule book download full ebooks for free. Youth commissioner, deputy commissioners, district 11 uic, and or the. Ive attached images of the rules for all to see now. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.
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