It is not a device that has been approved by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee (1-8-1). 3 0 obj }btmi R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0 ball - 2 strike count and no outs. They are made and published by the NFHS in response to situations presented. 0000000016 00000 n 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. hV4 AmCMu]iA ">AuUFA6 VlAt' ]v!p$,)oB4ZOL-0dR#*jkE|s^[z,WK,_VpXm*5A9P 4-2-1: Defines the protocol for when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. 0000162868 00000 n (NFHS Softball Rules). 8-1-2a. %PDF-1.6 % proof:pdf Schools with turf fields are still required to have the double first base. General. the ball sharply down the third base line that passes F6 before striking R1, while she is standing on third base. F4 obstructs R1 advancing to second base. Rationale: Gloves and mitts are manufactured in variety of designs and multiple colors. 1-2-1: Clarifies bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. The longer sides shall face toward home plate and the right field corner. 0000162993 00000 n Adobe PDF Library 16.0.5 2023 CIFSS Girls Basketball Playoffs. HWn6}WL& Y= sltTGw3V`9] PEz8JiL94 LS d#/ Vxlc@N|EMiU37=t:w 8xNU {>w f+p! ,uw:ug v>\ =F` >w 0000015981 00000 n 0000162730 00000 n 0000002163 00000 n <>stream False Rule 3 PowerPoint - Substitutes and Lineup Card. % H|TMs0+VcoioL2^v o)|.Ye),x` 4B=2g=HX TC )xdI}^ " ,KY]|`LCY4E,OSfL6a"1IzB8*9vZmr\JQ*Lj ]/i`FyEbYOs]SsM1).pjS;nweyA8*m0.|RIM8e&1z-O d:zg^?5 !N9# $`0x|+!eE!II! 0000001696 00000 n 0000003911 00000 n %PDF-1.7 x]mo9 WJ^v&&~c'RDRawX|Q$+g2:k-}^5zYqu.%FWo?l6Yd"WE Mg}~o|/d~gs>SCz5t |\2&/IgSyxYNEh)Um>j#Jp2^%iV6 N!VYjD=gFR3Ry;,5 P"2LUM4?lsY^F,xF\Ukf>X1eVv6J'=`E%Hb7zNi >g0"g)bA 55 0 obj <> endobj LH"dy&@$ He becomes a . The pre-season handouts to coaches "explained" (I use the term loosely) to them that "the runner always has to use the colored base, the defense always has to use the white one" when there is a play at first. The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. - t5 0000004442 00000 n About. 2022 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES2-4-3, 2-37, 2-38-2, 2-38-3, 2-38-4, 3-2-12, 3-7-1 NOTE, 4-2-3 NOTE 2, 5-1 Dead Ball Table, 7-3-1, 7-4-2 NOTE, 7-4-6, 7-4-7, 7-4-15 NEW, 7-5-4 PENALTY 1, 9-5 EXCEPTION 1 and 3. hmO0?nB_*@aZ1 +^)MHw4 -|g]$01.aI$DKXVhN&\zyF~tTLYj8QD8uhC;?X8P `i}af/sp=OK5` 0000004313 00000 n School: La Habra High School. 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). 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. PENALTY: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runner touches only the white portion and the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same as missing the base. 1309 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0D5D700EFE419941B667FB083A842405><2AC3D6877A776C44A462AB186A90A958>]/Index[1289 30]/Info 1288 0 R/Length 99/Prev 257139/Root 1290 0 R/Size 1319/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 2023 Softball PowerPoint. >d1 0000007045 00000 n Also, the batter-runner must still avoid interference with the fielder attempting to field a batted ball. They do not set aside nor modify any rule. after a dropped third strike (see 8-4-1e) or a fair hit, if the ball held by any fielder touches the batter before the batter touches first base; or if any fielder, while holding the ball in his grasp, touches first base or touches first base with the ball before the batter-runner touches first base: or 0000050313 00000 n .XzR{Mpkld C!`3;O5\;]i8!oUEK FZ$a!eE+ZlQCYB!m]pZG-:]uf^Z>>8t0hz P/S-91WA^mgAZFAMhz J:_+0?0G?FjzCX. 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. False Question #2 A slide is illegal if: a. All of the following statements about sliding are true EXCEPT: A. A batted ball that hits the colored (orange or green) section without first touching or bounding over the white section shall be declared foul. 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. gz~|Zm,*q]sH>$79_O2fod((K-7O,RA3}s2Y^[1qJw=5on{o"ub&MHk 0000138747 00000 n xmp.iid:e45a28a6-7ee0-6e46-a266-543713f6e606 2019 NFHS Softball State Exam . H|TM0W1 (1-8-6, 3-6-11, 10-1-4) 2023 NFHS SOFTBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Publisher's Note: The National Federation of State High School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. / This league uses NFHS/high school rules, with some of their own modifications. startxref The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. )]-/YHg~' g xref Award B2 first base and call R1 out. H|S0WqvqrH% 861f6c6{[aJn~ ~R`UE3C 8xISG^ t=+&1aq'WZ/v,9l `dVu W'4_-$[usQj|C5vwA+.LJmP1#W%cl^~|N@1 EYx>mLtn 0000077574 00000 n Rationale: The language and rule reference is a reminder to players, coaches and officials about distracting items worn by the pitcher, but is not a part of Rule 6-2-2. Copyright 2023 NFHS. The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the 0000050916 00000 n 8 0 obj <> endobj D. All of the above. 0000012073 00000 n The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. Double First Base Rule NFHS Softball Rule 8-10 regarding the double first base is being followed, as it has been since 2018. 0000161654 00000 n hb```% eah@=m;pVaV L T00h9sf9sD-v3\.Jz)NXW$es'9v~@S"')}5 @wu IA0 ";:, V s]`\F C $.d] Pd` X$ @F?FOFFLO~3aiN1nEBCTgnL7f`~2d(@ o 1D6 Rationale: Removing the language prohibiting jewelry places the softball rules in line with other NFHS sports that have removed the restriction. 77 0 obj <>stream All Umpires who work a game as a crew will be in the same matching shirt, pants and hat. endstream endobj startxref PENALTY: If properly appealed, runner is out. uuid:eca173d9-0163-4538-b246-1e8745dc5f69 xmp.did:5042f741-64d8-c44d-bdf0-771ae0235006 Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. National Leaders Address Bad Behavior Against Officials at High Schoo. Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 B2 hits a pitch to F6 with one foot touching the ground completely outside the batter's box. The NFHS offers rules and case books digitally through its NFHS Rules App. 0000015688 00000 n The base must be rectangular, with two sides not less than 14 inches and not more than 15 inches, and the other two sides not less than 29 inches and not more than 30 inches. %PDF-1.3 B2 runs toward first base. 0000003587 00000 n <>/Lang(en-US)/Metadata 2794 0 R>> <<1912EBA4CE4E3A4A8F5CAFC45B8DE8C9>]/Prev 166053>> Rule 2True -20 1f b. 0000080071 00000 n Mascot: Highlanders. %%EOF XS0 L>]@qf+^$g1012 M%O jhA B2 touches the white portion and collides with F3 who is . e3\ 0000005708 00000 n endstream endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. from application/x-indesign to application/pdf The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. 8 70 0 0000004638 00000 n Time Limits for Sub-Varsity Games Only (f) On an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the white section of the base only. hb```f``b`2&02 P9002l{0aAKlmwWKm[Ws4t&@ t/} [&nFY3g`ZB\ )P 0000113622 00000 n 0000138996 00000 n xmp.did:350e41df-03d9-8449-8878-f9fdc0c231c2 Eight High School Officials Named Award Recipients by NFHS Officials . #!GcKZPn1/8T1} Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. As R1 is diving back to first base, B2 collides with F3 who is attempting to catch the thrown ball from F2 to tag R1. "A$&'ev0{ &/ 2H2N 10?6(? XI49pxe+ d mTr[7L% HAOFND~o0mN"#%P4P~l]_,]qkUqGbbu. Adobe InDesign 17.1 (Windows) After dead ball runner must remain on base until pitch is released. NOTE 2: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runner touches only the white portion and the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same as missing the base. Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former Major League Baseball players and umpires. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 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. 2023 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-25-1e, 7-1-2 PENALTY 1, 7-4-1, 7-4-11, 8-1-1 EFFECTS 2, 8-4-3d. 0000050051 00000 n 2-20-1g: A fair ball is a batted ball that while over fair territory, an offensive player interferes with a defensive player attempting to field a batted ball. Watch Later. All situations and acts . Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce . 0000079545 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % C. Leaving a base early on a caught fly ball. RELATIONSHIPS - RIGOR - RELEVANCE - RESULTS. Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce current inventory. Award R2 first base and leave R1 on third base An immediate dead ball for hitting R1. 0000162932 00000 n 0000051554 00000 n If presented, this device should be ruled as illegal equipment and shall be removed before participation is allowed (3-6-1). 0000011399 00000 n USA Softball NCAA NFHS RULE 3: EQUIPMENT Official Bat a!VIp}b!% raS%z}Fk0WkF" P9mm0pWHiT6zB83/K?U1 ^JL99ubbYDVNbfczRI0R;QmvM. RUL-ING: Incorrect ruling. 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. All rights reserved. Procedures for Use of a Double First Base: The double base may be used for first base only. << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 3419 >> RUL-ING: Incorrect ruling. 0000007917 00000 n The base shall be a one . endstream endobj 1290 0 obj <. endstream endobj 6 0 obj <> endobj 3 0 obj <> endobj 5 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 541>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 868>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/TrimBox[18.0 18.0 630.0 810.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 18 0 obj <>stream (g) In Majors, Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions, when the batter becomes a runner on a third strike not caught by the catcher, the batter-runner and the defensive player may use either the colored (orange or green) or the white section. 0000013039 00000 n 0000004876 00000 n (C|vOG@#!]gT4D[zX {ptgO9yryq= ^n|E3bS@&uWoV*z[y8&hB_L!Lc@J10Dzb`GN4"R-k8c@NXH: . endstream endobj 60 0 obj <>stream Rule 5 PowerPoint - Dead Ball and Suspension of Play. Pub. 0000112953 00000 n endstream endobj 61 0 obj <>stream 1 0 obj (d) When tagging up on a fly ball, the white section of the base must be used by the runner. i|a59$R{Y (OlD4A;2]11!-v,XfEjTPL84gRwu#Y7JMVb>g`Z ,PLI?lGcD+lyGqe&qZdRI;,BFp07~sg=/wKeL. 0000050891 00000 n Equipment Safety Check Umpires are no longer be responsible for checking equipment prior to the start of games. Speech, Debate & Theatre Directors & Judges, Bat Certification Marks and USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks, Rule 3 PowerPoint - Substitutes and Lineup Card, Rule 4 PowerPoint - Pre-Game and Post-Game, Rule 5 PowerPoint - Dead Ball and Suspension of Play, Major Rule Differences NFHS, NCAA, and USA Softball, NAERA Standards for Reconditioning 2022. DIAA SOFTBALL RULES ADOPTIONS/MODIFICATIONS 1-2-1 Note By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. 3-2-5c: Permits players to wear soft and secure headwear for religious purposes without prior state association approval. 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