B1 hits a pitched ball fair and runs toward first base but fails to stay in the running lane. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. 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.
This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. If and only if a team has no available courtesy runner per the usssa rule book, then and only then the team may use the last completed at bat using the skipbacks, if necessary as. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background.
Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. The softball leagues for girls, under pony baseball, inc. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. Lacrosse rules book 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book bluebook 60 fastpitch softball rules 2017.
Conversely, all state and usssa world series events will be played by the rule book. Ncaa changed rules in an effort to address perceived walkthrough pitching. The catchers box, bases, coachs boxes, batters boxes and 3 foot first base line shall be as in the the field diagram. Usssa fast pitch case book 2016 updated 2020 page 3 rule 1 playing field the field situation a. In some instances, they represent official interpretations. Ruling live ball and no violation, provided the batterrunner does not interfere with a fielder taking the throw at first base there must be a throw 8.
For any other rules that are not covered the usa softball playing rule are enforced. Teams must enter their roster on line at, print down a copy, get signatures, and submit it at checkin or fill out a blank copy prior to the 1 st game. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules okie fastpitch, llc. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. As the umpires arrive at the field for a female fast pitch game, the umpires notice that the left field fence is a 175 feet or b 240 feet.
Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the. Roster batting will be allowed during the entire tournament. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. The essl playing rules are based on the current usa softball rule book. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance.
Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. A team may use a courtesy runner for its pitcher and catcher per the usssa rule book.
Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. The goal is to help participants understanding the rules. Softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the. Mini baseballsoftball hand book, development, 21102019, download. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Regardless of the number of players you have, you will need to announce your lineup format at the pregame conference with the officials. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. Viera, fl october 9, 2017 usssa is kicking off breast cancer awareness month by starting a month long campaign to help raise awareness this october. 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. Each team will need to supply a usssa game ball per game. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Usssa and usa softball both also currently require both feet to be in contact with the pitchers plate. The home of intermountain sports productions fastpitch, slowpitch, baseball, basketball and volleyball. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book.
Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. The infield and outfield, including the boundary marks from the apex of home plate to 1st and 3rd, and their extended foul lines, are fair ground. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. However the rule book remains the authority should there be a conflict between this document and the rule book. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules winning lacrosse for girls winning sports for girls winning sports for girls. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 10 seasons now in the us and canada. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 20 usssa rulebook. Cowy tournament rules are modified rules for tournaments played in cowy usssa events. All team managers must check in prior to the first game. About the creators the ultimate guide to fastpitch. When a team chooses to participate in a usssa activity, the team, its players, coaches, volunteers, organizers, and its parents and fans must abide by usssa rules found in the usssa rule book, bylaws, policy and procedures and its constitution with respect to usssa activities. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules.
Usssa fastpitch online rule book click on image for rules. Home team will be the official scorekeeper in all tournament games. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. 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. Usssas mission is to be the most visibly recognized, technologically advanced, professionally represented sports organization in the world. We will achieve this success by an uncompromising commitment to meeting the needs of the teams, coaches, sponsors, park.
Arkansas usssa fastpitch just another wordpress site. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball. Our first usssa spotlight this month features usssa pride standout and threetime national professional fastpitch player of the year, kelly kretschman. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball. Fifth edition rule book effective 112020 fasa fastpitch softball. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. All games will be played by usssa rules, with the following exceptions. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association.
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