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. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asausa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. There is also no regular on the arc of the ball as it approaches the batter, while slowpitch requires an arc between 6 and 10 feet. Ive asked my buddies who do baseball, slow pitch and fast pitch and no one has heard of that rule. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. Established july 1, 2014 2015 official softball rule book and national bylaws 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. A stolen base is the advance of a runner to the next base without the aid of a base hit, putout, a. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Inducted into indiana asa hall of fame march 14, 2015 for meritorious service. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the.
Asa hof complex to host 14 teams at 12u hof qualifier. There is no regulation on the speed of the pitch in fastpitch softball, meaning that the pitcher can throw as hard as possible. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. This camp prepares you for postseason asa play and will count toward medals, national indicator fraternity, and elite umpire status. Slow pitch bats are 34 inches long and weigh from 26 to 30 ounces. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. The latest news, events and results for usa softball from the usoc official site. If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Bigger players looking to swing for the fence should look for a bat in the 28 oz to 30 oz.
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. A current bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014. Asa asa rule for pitching rubber slowpitch softball. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus.
Discussion in ask the umpire started by team swat, mar 8. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. This will ensure we have good contact information for. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Jul 18, 2010 asa lists a number of requirements for a legal delivery in fastpitch softball. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play.
You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. The game in softball each team is permitted seven turns at bat during. Asa boundary breakdown 2015 asa procedural manual playing asa softball 2015 asa playing rule changes, code changes, procedural manual. Its well written, well organized, and comprehensive.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. 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. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asa usa umpire slow pitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be. Sep 21, 2016 self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and.
You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. 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. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies.
Official rules of softball amateur softball association. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. The media shall be prohibited from being in liveball area. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. Theres nothing in the rule book about a crash rule. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section.
While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. The home team or game management may designate an area for the media in dead ball territory. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included on a list of approved bat models. 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. We have the white orange bag as well and the only rule we have about it is a first baseman transfer rule. The rear tip of home plate and the front edge of the pitchers plate shall be 46 feet for males or females playing slow pitch softball when using the 12inch ball, and 50 feet for female slow pitch using the 11inch ball. 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.
This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Asa lists a number of requirements for a legal delivery in fastpitch softball. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Complete guide to slowpitch softball is a musthave. The playing field equipment pitching regulations scoring umpires fast pitch rules slow pitch rules sixteen inch rules. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc.
Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch national does not dictate that. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. Jul 24, 2011 asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff.
Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Logan serbus, sandu lama and tom delich voice over. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. 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.
George epstein editor, softball world complete guide to slowpitch softball has all the information you need to improve your game. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark see. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. The knob may be molded, lathed, welded or adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. All slow pitch softball bats have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter. Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields. I started playing mens slow pitch in 1970 and started playing asa softball in 1. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. If you are a director or uic you already have an account.