2014 slow pitch asa rule book 2017

A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. 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. After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book.

Additional playing rules not found in usssa rule book. The pitch release point must come from lower than the hip, and the motion must be continuous. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites.

This will cut down on confusion for kidscoaches and hopefully increase the amount of kids playing fastpitch. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. Softball australia official playing rules 20142017. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Jul 18, 2010 asa lists a number of requirements for a legal delivery in fastpitch softball.

For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Aug 26, 2015 2015 asa usa softball team usa and usa future stars amateur softball. Follow thru with the protest and allow the boss to handle it. As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball, the nirsa slow pitch softball rules book includes all of the latest rule changes and updates for the sport. The essl playing rules are based on the current usa softball rule book, current. The pitcher in slow pitch softball is allowed to step forward, sideways or even backward as he delivers the. The slow pitch pitching motion in asa softball starts in the same way as the fast pitch delivery, with at least one foot on the pitching rubber. Girls fastpitch softball rules and regulations girls fastpitch softball january 24, 2014 at 11. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.

There is no regulation on the speed of the pitch in fastpitch softball, meaning that the pitcher can throw as hard as possible. Usa softball annually conducts thousands of tournaments throughout the country. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and. National softball association the players association. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Discussion in ask the umpire started by yance, apr 10, 2017. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Nov 11, 2018 established in 1957 by the amateur softball association asa, the national softball hall of fame and museum is a permanent shrine to the men and women who played the game so well. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label.

If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. 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. The asa states that coed teams must alternate genders in their batting order. The present facility was officially dedicated may 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. Found in rule 8, section 9, b2 of the asa rule book all adult slow pitch except seniors any eligible player on the official lineup. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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.

This will ensure we have good contact information for. Softball terminology official playing rules 20142017 view online official. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at least six feet off the ground, but no more than 12 feet. See more eligible items you qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules.