Player Equipment Changes Highlight Rules Revisions in High School NFHS Softball Committee Welcomes New Members for 2021. 8-4-3 Exception. How many state championship has your school won? The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the Missing a base. C. Leaving a base early on a caught fly ball. 0000002196 00000 n The correct ruling is: R1 is at third base. 0000162803 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % 0000015981 00000 n 1-2-1: Clarifies bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. R1 is on first base. hbbd```b``: This includes a throw from the pitcher, catcher, or any other player, in an attempt to retire the runner at the double first base. 0000079265 00000 n QM'y}LB;''Hgdr4a.A_,fG;u|?cS vw\Tr'1 /9 0000005708 00000 n %%EOF XS0 L>]@qf+^$g1012 M%O jhA NOTE 1: A play is being made on the batter-runner when he/ she is attempting to reach first base while the defense is attempting to retire him/ her at that base. >d1 Baseball/Softball Lineup Sheets (100 sheets) Baseball/Softball Scorebook. he hits a fair ball (2-5-1); Rationale: The balls status is determined at the point of interference. The device alters the manufacture's design of the shoe (1-8-5; 3-2-10), which is a required piece of equipment (3-2-11). 0000082058 00000 n 0000084120 00000 n 0000010560 00000 n LH"dy&@$ gz~|Zm,*q]sH>$79_O2fod((K-7O,RA3}s2Y^[1qJw=5on{o"ub&MHk (2-32-1, 8-6-16c) a. The runner uses a rolling or cross-body slide into the fielder. Procedures for Use of a Double First Base: The double base may be used for first base only. 1 0 obj <>>> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 endstream endobj 60 0 obj <>stream Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . What is your schools vision/mission statement? ), 8-1-1A batter becomes a runner with the right to attempt to score by advancing to first, second, third and home bases in the listed order when: 8 70 If a runner slides, it may be feet first or head . The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. Adding this language to the definition section mirrors the foul ball definition in Rule 2-25-1e. Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. 2022 & 2023 Softball Umpires Manual. hbbd```b``. Schools with turf fields are still required to have the double first base. )mqDsbeyymD C. hV4 AmCMu]iA ">AuUFA6 VlAt' ]v!p$,)oB4ZOL-0dR#*jkE|s^[z,WK,_VpXm*5A9P Pub. 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. 0000050313 00000 n Y= sltTGw3V`9] PEz8JiL94 LS d#/ Vxlc@N|EMiU37=t:w 8xNU {>w f+p! 4 0 obj 0000162993 00000 n 8 0 obj <> endobj Rationale: Allows for all runs to be counted when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. hmO0?nB_*@aZ1 +^)MHw4 -|g]$01.aI$DKXVhN&\zyF~tTLYj8QD8uhC;?X8P `i}af/sp=OK5` All Umpires who work a game as a crew will be in the same matching shirt, pants and hat. -?XIpaH1}` gT& False 0000084740 00000 n . 3 0 obj ` (I 4-2-1: Defines the protocol for when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. endstream endobj 59 0 obj <>stream 0000138747 00000 n Rule 7 PowerPoint - Batter. With Lost Seasons Last Year, Spring Sports and Arts Should Be Avail Plans to Preserve High School Sports, Performing Arts Continue Amid NFHS' Sandy Searcy Named to USA Softball Board of Directors. 0000005673 00000 n uuid:eca173d9-0163-4538-b246-1e8745dc5f69 A. Bat Certification Marks and USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks. Penalty: Batter-runner is out. D. All of the above. The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. Fielder loses possession on tag, ball goes dead - award 1 base. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 48Y5Xg^Z[Bnc=AeUP6l.;W(++\yesqs[=YysY_.v7`.~cWa\x. 0000000016 00000 n application/pdf 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. 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. 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. One foot is permitted to extend behind or on the base into foul territory, as long as the front foot is touching the white section of the base. UHSAA Requires Double First Base For safety reasons, the UHSAA requires a double first base in all scheduled games and tournaments. The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the (An errant throw into the three-foot running lane could still result in an obstruction call. Rationale: Removing the language prohibiting jewelry places the softball rules in line with other NFHS sports that have removed the restriction. 8-4-1a. }btmi The correct call is: An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. The longer sides shall face toward home plate and the right field corner. National Leaders Address Bad Behavior Against Officials at High Schoo. 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. 3-2-5c: Permits players to wear soft and secure headwear for religious purposes without prior state association approval. (f) On an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the white section of the base only. endobj stream 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. 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Award B2 first base and call R1 out. &X converted 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. 0000012073 00000 n Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce . %PDF-1.3 He becomes a . 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. Where does your school play their home games? The double base is not allowed 2.4 By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. After dead ball runner need not remain on base. The new ball specifications are permitted for use during the 2021-22 season and will be required by January 1, 2025. 0000162868 00000 n La Habra's Peyton Lee, right, celebrates his double as Elsinore's Kyle Thoulion looks away during the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game at Goodwin Field in Fullerton on Saturday, June 19, 2021. An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. 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