N2014 asa rule book slow pitch

Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Most slowpitch softball games are officiated by two umpires, a home plate umpire and a base umpire.

International softball federation is strictly prohibited. We recently came across a post that claimed calls are being made incorrectly that impact the final game score. Any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the amateur softball associations rule book. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. 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. An official 2014 asa rulebook is located in the top file drawer of the ballpark office. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Slow pitch softball rules florida atlantic university. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. If a batter enters the batters box with an illegal bat or uses an illegal bat during a.

Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. If the pitch is swung at, the illegal pitch is ignored. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. A scorekeeper may be utilized to keep score, or score may be kept by the umpiring crew or members of the participating teams.

The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Players may only play on one slow pitch team with the city of burbank 1 tuesday, 1 thursday or 1 church 1. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields.

Based on feedback on the timeline for use of bats carrying the current 2014 stamp. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. All rspa approved bats must carry the new usssa thumbprint stamp andor the asa logo. Official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes are noted in these rules. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. You only get 3 pitches, if you dont hit a fair ball in those pitches, you are automatically out. National softball association the players association. Softball is a popular sport that is divided into two distinct forms or types. If the pitch does not meet these requirements, an illegal pitch shall be called.

Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Slow pitch when the batter bunts or chops the ball. Asa slow pitch softball rules are followed except where moab rules apply. Literally, this bad call could be a game changer, and not in a good way. Asa regulations and rules fast pitch player showcase. Theres nothing in the rule book about a crash rule. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch national does not dictate that leagues or.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. A variation of wind mill except you cannot make a full. Modified pitch the first two are very easy to differentiate. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. Beginning summer 2015 players may play on one tuesday slow andor one thursday slow andor one church team e. An additional base umpire may be added to form a 3umpire crew for highly competitive games. Softballs 2 new asaapproved balls per game will be supplied by the host. To include all participants, both male and female sexes.

The minimum fence distance is 300 feet, with the maximum 315 feet. Slopitch national have revised their bat rules to allow only bats with the usssa thumbprint stamp. Rules are sometimes noted as such, but thats about the difference. However, there are also major differences in terms of play and other game related concepts. The batter has the option of taking the pitch for an automatic ball or swinging at the pitch.

Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. Wpfg abridged rules softball slow pitch 2017 page 2. Members who fail to adhere to the conduct of members outlined at. It seems the rules for balls being called fair or foul has coaches thinking they should carry their asa rule book.

For mens 16inch slow pitch, the bases are 60 feet apart, the pitchers rubber is 38 feet from home plate and the fence distances are 250feet minimum with no maximum. 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. The 2015 uba softball leagues are not sanctioned by usssa, asa, or any other organization with the exception of the mens power league, which is usssa uba reserves the right to amend any rule on the fly based off a situation. If a teams lineup is reduced due to injury, there is no penalty as long as the batting order rule is still followed. Asa ada rules interpretation slowpitch discussion in ask the umpire started by infieldfly, aug 18, 2011. Difference between slowpitch and fastpitch softball. Ground rules 2 2 home run limits 27 5 9 note,eff exceeding the home run limit 27 5 10 note ball touched goes over fence 28 5 11 effect home run not run out 28 5 12 effect illegal bat 11 1 25 1719 3 1 an, note 31 7 1 c, effect 44 9 1 t illegal pitch 2830 6 1 7 exception.

Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Asa non approved bat list with certification marks january. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Can one of you guys cite the reference to the rule on this. The balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch cannot exceed 375 pounds. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention.

If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Modified slow pitch softball rules this game will be played with a 3 pitch rule. The essl playing rules are based on the current usa softball rule book, current. We have the white orange bag as well and the only rule we have about it is a first baseman transfer rule. However, if the injury breaks the 2 in a row rule, the team must take an out for. A participant may be an ohio state student taking a minimum of four credit hours. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. 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.

All members agree, through participation, to accept the rules set forth by slopitch national in this rule book. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact usssa at 8007414 to order. Price new from used from paperback, april 1, 2010 please retry. If the first baseman is pulled off of the white bag by the throw in an attempt to catch the ball, they may use the orange bag as an extension.