Games except when extra innings are necessary to break ties, island division games are 9 innings, marco division and gulf coast games are 7 innings. A quick flip through my rule book found at least three references to modified pitch, so it is mentioned in other sections. A contest will end after a team at the short end of the 15run rule has completed their fifth at bat. Sunrise optimist girls softball offers recreational and competitive fast pitch softball for girls ages 4 to 18 from wichita falls and communities in the north texas area.
The fastpitch america softball association will use the following basic rules for batting and base running. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Best practices for teams and leagues why individual registration. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The release must have a complete, smooth followthrough with no abrupt stop of the arm near the hip. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. Where fast pitch only is shown, modified pitch rules are followed the same. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. Select play to allow the last completed at bat to serve as the courtesy runner if no. The pitching distance in section xi shall be 40 feet. This year we played 3 games, again, not one illegal pitch called, why, same as above. The asa standard rule would be whatever the asa rule book says it is.
Clarifies what motion constitutes the start of the pitch and when the step back of. Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Rules govern all play except as specifically modified by these local rules section 1. Last year we played 5 games at 10 man nationals, not one illegal pitch called, why, because every pitcher was throwing strict 10 man modified. We are a nongovernmental and notforprofit organization 501. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations.
All vendors are required to obtain approval in writing from issa and pay a vendor fee prior to the start of the tournament. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those. The coach from secory a slinger i guess he didnt read the rule book. Playing field exceptions the playing field shall be laid out according to the following instructions, supplemented by the diagrams at the end of these rules. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Modified division exceptions to asa softball rules 2018. The table of contents, where rules are found, and the index, a keyword.
It is not strictly an appeal play, but covered under rule 1014, if there is reasonable doubt about some decision being in conflict with the rules, the coach or captain may ask that the correct ruling be made. Feet 9 man and 10 man rules are the same both feet must be touching the rubber as the pitch begins as shown above. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. Bats with 20 asa certification mark are allowed in mens, jo boys and mens modified. Here i am trying to close the loopholes while explaining the differences in words and pictures. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.
They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or. In the case of an illegal pitch, the batter is awarded a ball. Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations. 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. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. This allows a total maximum of two extra innings in the event of a tie game. The national governing body of softball leading the way with asa individual registration. Highlights are rule changes for the fall 2014 season. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
Sp bats must bear the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark bats. If you change those rules, then youre playing nonstandard rules. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with. I do not go through all the nuances of the pitching rules. The oklahoma amateur softball association oasa is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states. A world amateur softball tournament was held by the. No new inning will start after one hour 15 minutes. However, you can slide the foot as long as contact is not lost between the pivot foot and the rubber.
Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. The penalty that permitted base runners to be awarded one base without liability to be put out is removed. The bat shall be marked official softball by the manufacturer or, in the judgment of the umpire, had the words official softball on it at one time. The batter may swing at every pitch without being called out on strikes. Usa softball was founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association asa with a tournament held in chicago that was organized by leo fischer and michael j. You cannot lift the pivot foot off the rubber and replant it this action is illegal. Asa modified pitching rules slowpitch softball forums. Clarifies there can be no appeal of the play that occurred prior to the umpire awarding an intentional walk. Fp bats must bear the 2000 or 2004 asa certification marks. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Staffed by volunteers and dedicated to the advancement of softball, in oklahoma, at all levels of play. The pitch shall be delivered on the throwing arm side of the body and not behind the back or through the legs. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. 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.
Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. There are 2 main pitching restrictions in the traditional medium pitch style 10 man vs. Promoting 10man medium softball pitch, the traditional style of softball pitching. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a. Please check the tournament websites and with the tournament director of the event you are playing if you have a question regarding a rule you feel is. The 8u rules are identical to the asa 10u fast pitch rules except as specifically modified by the published 8u rules. There will be a 5 minute pre game meeting with only the head coaches and the umpires. At most issa senio r tournaments we will permit individuals and businesses vendors to promote and market their products at the park fields and parking lot. It is the vendors responsibility to fully comply with all local laws, codes and ordinances governing the. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. Altered bat 9 1 1 bat specifications 1921 3 1 an, note batter box 35 7 1 d, effect appeal play 9 1 2 baserunner 4546 8 8 gj, effect batting out of order 3536 7 2 ac.
Allen sports association is a nonprofit youth sport organization that was founded in 1976. Batter swings at the first three pitches and fails to put the ball into play. The following year, the 1934 national recreation congress recognized the asa. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The release of the ball must be on the first forward swing of the pitching arm past the hip.
If you are interested, get your hands on an asa rule book and read the rules for 9 man and 19 man modified pitching. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Fast pitch, modified pitch, and slow pitch pickup players. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. 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. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Games shall be 6 innings in length with a maximum of 5 runs scored by a team in an inning. Asa modified softball league rules and regulations. Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. The official bat shall meet all the requirements of asa rule 3. Rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently. 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.
Modified division exceptions to asa softball rules 2018 1. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. We seen it get called in other games because the pitchers were illegal. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. The courtesy runner rule has been modified in nonelite. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. If a bat is not marked official softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3 section 1 of the asa rules, is included on a list of approved models published by the asa, and is not listed on the non approved bat list then it is allowed in asa championship play and leaguetournament play. We will follow asa rules with the exception of the below usabl rules. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes.