In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. B en brownlee, assistant director of playing rules and officiating. The ncaa baseball designated hitter rule is one of the most complex rules in the book. What about players who carry them in their hands as they run the bases. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Glove lacing may be any color other than that of the ball. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Collected and organized related rulings placed under a definitive chapter. Ncaa rule 4 ball in play, dead ball, out of bounds. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. A list of 28 bats that were previously approved by usa softball and are no longer an approved bat.
Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes. Link is to portal where you can purchase print or e book versions. Ncaa rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment page 4. Mizuno employed an arsenal of aids to help developing softball players make sure catches.
The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. Softball rules committee as a supplement to the official rules included are actual gamelike situations that add meaning to the written code of rules and verify that there can be only one interpretation to any given rule the format of the book follows the official ncaa softball rules book. The pitchers glove and its lacing must be tan, gray, brown, white or black, or any combination of those colors. This card is an onfield reference for ncaa, naia and other college umpires to ensure proper enforcement of the dh rule. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
Randy bruns, secretary rules editor, ncaa baseball rules committee. Indianapolis, in february 6, 2020 in an effort to eliminate a potential timing advantage gained by the defensive team in high school football, the play clock will be set to 40 seconds effective with the 2020 season when an officials timeout is taken for an injury to a defensive player or a. Oct 31, 2018 because softball leagues often use balls that are yellow, the rule is further modified from the major league baseball standard. The official rules maintained by major league baseball. The 2020 ncaa softball rules and mechanics test will be available on january 2. Box 6222 indianapolis, indiana 462066222 3179176222. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. Umpires should report violations of this rule to their conference administrator. For example, the amateur softball association prohibits pitchers gloves that are white, gray or yellow optic and a multicolored glove cannot have any of these colors. Obr 2016 spanish national federation of state high school associations nfhs, or fed. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided.
If on the kickoff at the start of each half the visiting team wears a coloured jersey in violation of the conditions specified in rule 145b3 above, it is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. Bats shall be free of damage rattles, dents, burrs, wobble and cracks and not be. Gloves mitts worn by players may not be the color of the ball but may be any combination of other colors. Table 51 ball dead immediately dead ball tables activity. Jan 21, 2015 interesting rule change for the ncaa taking out all blue, red, orange and other coloured gloves. If you do a search in the 20182019 ncaa softball rules book for interference you will get 115 results. The ball may be kicked, passed or advanced by rule.
Ncaa approved softball bat list memo january 14, 2020 tuesday, january 14, 2020. Specific to ncaa and international softball rules watch this short beginners. The manufacturers logo is not considered in this instance and can be any color a rule clarified by the ncaa prior to the 2010 season to clear confusion. On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. The following rules changes were approved by the ncaa softball rules committee and the playing rules oversight. These gloves require very little in the way of breaking in one or two practices before game time should suffice.
The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. Size of fielders gloves 1 fielders gloves maximum length increased to inches. Jim paronto, secretaryrules editor, ncaa baseball rules committee. Softball players may use wooden or aluminum bats, batting helmets, and batting gloves. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 6 of 49 usasoftball. 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. Softball players need to catch and hold on to the ball properly, so owning a good softball mitt is a must for a catcher. Yellow is the color of official ncaa and naia softballs. While the ncaa softball rules committee expects you to familiarize yourself with all the rule changes throughout the 20142015 ncaa softball rules and interpretations book, several topics we would specifically like to call to your attention are clarified in the committee report that follows and in this points of emphasis. Its use as an official scoring form, especially for all collegiate games, will standardize baseball and softball scoring and assure a proper and complete record. But just like with any other piece of sporting gear, there are many different brands, styles and materials, which can make the. Playing rules differences usa softball ncaa nfhs page 6 of 49 usasoftball.
A pitcher may wear a jacket under the uniform top while batting no other. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. P a g e 4 5 r u l e 51 2 0 1 7 n f h s s o f t b a l l r u. Mark shall be on each ball as shown in figure 14 of the nfhs rule book. Best faspitch softball gloves and catchers mitt top 5. Rule 44c ncaa 20172018 rules changes baseball january, 2017 page 4. Size of fielders gloves 1 fielders gloves maximum length increased to inches first baseman glove or mitt all other fielders gloves. At all levels in the game of softball there are specific regulations considering gloves. Snip gloves mitts worn by players may not be the color of the ball but may be any combination of other colors.
I when a touchdown, touchback, safety, field goal, or successful try occurs. Its use as an official scoring form, especially for all collegiate games, will standardize baseball and softball scoring and assure a proper and complete record of all games played, whether home or away. The ncaa softball rules committee roster is available online at. Those bats should only be removed when they are located on the bat model number rendering it illegible. Umpires explain the ruling using the rules book or if. At the end of the game, the team with the highest number of runs wins. Their regulations for softball gloves state that the glove cannot be entirely white, gray, or optic in color. Batting gloves had to be worn and could not be hanging out of the back pockets. Ncaa softball rules great midwest athletic conference. Made of pvc, this card is durable, waterresistant and. Section a the catcher may wear a glove or mitt of any dimension. I hope my new camel coloured one is considered brown.
Sep 30, 2017 ninh explains the rules of softball a game that is similar to baseball with a few significant differences. As a reminder, ejected persons are never allowed to remain in a teams dugout or. You normally see this when middle infielders are turning a. The issue involves the flip that move in which a fielder gloves a ball and then flips it from his glove to another fielder without ever touching it with a throwing hand. Future playing rules changes with a potential financial. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. Womens college world series participants discuss the lovehate relationship they have with their gloves. The pitchers glove may be tan, brown, grey or black, or any combination of those colors. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. In 2014, major league baseball revised wording in the rule book definition of a catch.
The rule dealing with personnel in the dugout was expanded to include a teams bullpen. Softball 201718 by the 2018 season, foul poles on institutional fields must be a minimum of 10 feet high and be either white or optic orange. The pitching rules of ncaa apply to many colleges and universities in the united states and canada that organize the athletic programs. This is not a stylistic rule but rather it is intended to keep pitchers from using gloves whose coloring may distract the batter or obscure the ball. Gloves mitts may be a maximum of two colors unless judged by the umpire to be distracting.
Beside a bat and a ball, fastpitch softball gloves are another essential piece of equipment. Deletes that the pitchers glove and its lacing shall be. Vickie van kleeck, secretaryrules editor, ncaa softball rules committee. The objective of softball is for a team to score more runs than the opposing team. The ncaa actually has similar rules to the nsa when it comes to illegal. Table when the backstop is wood, cement or brick, it is strongly recommended that it be padded from dugout to dugout beginning no higher than. Explanations complementary to the ncaa baseball 2019 and 2020 rules. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. The interference rule encompasses almost seven pages in rule 12. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. If you are not totally sure what your leagues regulations are when it comes to gloves and other equipment, find the rulebook online or ask a league. Snip glovesmitts worn by players may not be the color of the ball but may be any combination of other colors.
An online clinic will also be published in january. This change was made to bring the rule book in concert with the ncaa championship manual. Ashlee follis, associate director of playing rules and officiating. Numerous editorial changes were made in the 2001 edition of the ncaa softball rules book.
Baseball and softball scorebook national collegiate athletic. Though they are sized for small hands, the prospect series gloves are made similarly to toptier softball gloves. Mar 11, 2020 athletes of 1,268 north american institutions and conferences are regulated by ncaa which is the short form for national collegiate athletic association, a nonprofit organization. Baseball and softball scorebook national collegiate.
Umpires will receive a welcome packet that includes the 2020 and 2021 ncaa softball rules and interpretations book and 2020 cca softball umpires manual. Brad woodward, coordinator of playing rules and officiating. Confusing official rule book grammar converted into an easytoread and easytoretain format. May 11, 2011 2010 nfhs softball rules rule 1 field and equipment section 4 gloves mitts art.
Rule booksmanualscca 3personbasketballofficiatingthe sports loft. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. National collegiate athletic association to provide coaches and officials with a uniform, official scorebook. The ncaa baseball rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct.
The catcher uses special equipment specific to their position, including a shin. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Buy all your basketball officiating rule books, manuals. The height of a glove from the bottom edge to the very top of the glove must be in between 8 and 15 inches. Also, the glove must meet a couple of different size requirements. The word can be found in nine of the fifteen rules in that book. Plus, a bonus coaches crew chief challenge references is included on the back. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply. I believe the highlighted measurement is the one manufacturers publicize as glove size. On 112818 the ncaa softball rules editor released an official interpretation for rule 12. Here are the maximum specifications for glove size from the ssusa senior softball usa rule book. From youth softball to professional fastpitch, players can be penalized for not wearing the correct type of glove on their hand when playing the field.