Comments on the 201415 rules changes click here for the comments on the rules. In 2017, the nfhs adopted a playing rule dealing with safety and ball manufacturing that beginning jan. Oklahoma secondary school activities association baseball. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change. Passing 1st base after a walk ask the umpire umpireempire. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. The revised pitching policy in rule 626 was one of six rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 57 meeting in indianapolis. You will have up to three attempts to record the correct answers. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Position statements are located at the end of this ebook. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. National federation of state high school associations. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. The national federation of high schools nfhs training module. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball scott brown. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is considered to be a sleeve, except more. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. All changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Indianapolis beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games.
Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. This revision in rule 1 was one of the four changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 46 meeting in indianapolis. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library.
The rule book for high school baseball per the national federation of state high school associations is 88 pages. The nfhs reserves the right to rescind or modify any such document at any time. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. According to the nfhs record book, this feat has been accomplished only twice with the last being anthony valasquez in 2006 out of bayside, new york and prior to that by mike bradley out of fort bragg, ca in 1991. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Have you ever seen a major league umpire consult the rule book during a game. Game officials newsletter spring 2017 game officials newsletter winter. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. From the nfhs website only the relevant portions of the article. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form.
You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student. Bob and many others placed past rules interps on the basketball board. Click here for the 201718 nfhs basketball rule changes. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. High school baseball rules changes focus on player safety by marisa miller on june 30, 2017. A modification was also made to rule 827, which strikes the language preventing a player who is awarded first base on a base on balls the ability to overrun the base and return safely. The yearly certification requirement is only valid between july 1st and june 30th of a. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability.
In support of department of public health dph regulations cited above, and in the best. Past international baseball federation secgen john ostermeyer, the 2017 national federation softball rules book will be followed. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. You can print the exam and have up to six weeks, open book to answer the questions. Dealing with head coaches revised 362014 wednesday, june 07, 2017. The rule book for major league baseball is more than 150 pages. The 2018 nfhs baseball rules book is portable being a kindle version which enables me as a league director to have the rules book with me wherever i go and to have quick and easy access to it. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability. Baseball rules changes 2016 by nfhs on february 18, 2016 baseball. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. Nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 57 meeting in indianapolis. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 810 meeting in indianapolis. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate.
Nfhs past and present rules interps updated to 2017 the. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The 2014 rule implementation regarding arm and leg sleeves was difficult to monitor and enforce by contest officials and coaches. For a timeout, the second referee whistles a warning at 45 seconds or at more. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. Baseball kentucky high school athletic association. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. The rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. The position of his feet determine whether he will pitch from the windup or the set position. Except as noted, the exam is based on the 20172018 nfhs rules, njsiaa handbook for officials and njsiaa modifications. By enhancing baseball rule book language and the overall format, this series improves the value knowledge to the reader, while supporting the actual source of those rulings. Nfhs baseball rules in black and white blue river press. Ahsaa news high school baseball, softball rules changes. The defining end of a timeout shall be the audio signal horn administered by the official timer and the warning of the impending end of the timeout is administered by the second referee. Indianapolis, in june 30, 2017 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules committee approved an addition to rule 2 about intentional walks and three additions to rule 3 regarding uniforms and equipment at its june.