Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa fastpitch. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed. A regulation game shall be seven 7 innings for world series play. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed will be competitive or below as pertains to all rules. A 10 polycore level 5 softball ball will be used for all 6u competition. With few exceptions determined by local tournament directors, florida usssa girls fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 15th edition usssa rulebook. Those rules include field distances, pitching distances, number of players and equipment. Please contact us with any and all ideas that can possibly elevate us to achieve our mission. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. As we move forward our commitment and goals remain the same.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. 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. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch. The selection outline should consist of the usssa softball rule book this training, you will be worth it in an effective manner.
Senior bat rules are specified in specialty division regulation. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Not all softball hitters need the usssa softball rule book and arms to strike only at the usssa softball rule book and you can trust for high performance in softball is a challenging task.
Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. An exciting new brand has emerged from our national office. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed ineligible. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The softball year for usssa runs from august 1 to july 31. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. United states specialty sports associationglobal sports league usssagsl 2015present ultimate sports alliance usa tournaments 2011 2014 national softball association nsa 20092010. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards.
Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving. The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. Participation rule the entire roster of players will be listed in the batting lineup and no player will be benched for more than 1 consecutive inning. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules paperback february 1, 2014. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. Adult slow pitch softball league rules total performance bond refundable to manager if team does not forfeit any games umpire assignors fee usssa registration fee and rule book league registration fee 18 dudley optic yellow balls. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world.
The usa softball rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a usa umpire, then you should be given a 2020 rule book. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball community. The fenton parks and recreation softball program is not a registered usssa program. All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. Infield fly rule there is no infield fly rule for this division. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. Fastpitch usssa united states specialty sports association. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world.
Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. United states specialty sports associationglobal sports league usssagsl 2015present ultimate sports alliance usa tournaments 2011 2014 national softball association. Sep 29, 2009 the michigan high school athletic association, or mhsaa, has established softball rules that all michigan high schools must follow. Apr 02, 20 not all softball hitters need the usssa softball rule book and arms to strike only at the usssa softball rule book and you can trust for high performance in softball is a challenging task. Usssa fastpitch rules new england usssa fastpitch ct usssa. Anything else for usssa would be a made up rule by the person running the tournament. There were 25 teams that competed in four divisions at lac lavon fields in. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as defined in other major softball. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit events. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Will be interested in what the pfg, usssa, and asa decide to do about this rule. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.
Azusssa arizona fast pitch softball official website. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact usssa at 8007414 to order. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. The rules are in accordance with the united states specialty sports association softball rules. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. 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. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball. A current bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014.
Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. Usssa and usa softball both also currently require both feet to be in. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. I wouldnt be surprised if some team tries to pull that rule at the coin flip though.
Utrip world uniform rule slowpitch softball forums. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. The team will be disqualified and put in last place. Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike. Usssa rule book usssa united states specialty sports. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. The mrpa minnesota usssa softball season is currently on hold as we all address covid19 and its impact on communities and operations. All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at least six feet off the ground, but no more than 12 feet. Utrip umps normally wont call anything over head high a strike because the batters stand up in the box and if it hits the plate its a ball, so its virtually impossible to throw a pitch that hits 10 in the middle and crosses below the back shoulder without hitting the plate. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow.
Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Jan 27, 2020 the usa softball rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a usa umpire, then you should be given a 2020 rule book. This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use.
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