A 10 polycore level 5 softball ball will be used for all 6u competition. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. 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. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. United states specialty sports associationglobal sports league usssagsl 2015present ultimate sports alliance usa tournaments 2011 2014 national softball association nsa 20092010. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa fastpitch. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. The rules are in accordance with the united states specialty sports association softball rules.
Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. Azusssa arizona fast pitch softball official website. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. 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.
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. Fastpitch usssa united states specialty sports association. An exciting new brand has emerged from our national office. 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. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed will be competitive or below as pertains to all rules. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball.
This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. The team will be disqualified and put in last place. All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball. Senior bat rules are specified in specialty division regulation. I wouldnt be surprised if some team tries to pull that rule at the coin flip though. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p.
Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. 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. Please contact us with any and all ideas that can possibly elevate us to achieve our mission. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball.
Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. 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. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Will be interested in what the pfg, usssa, and asa decide to do about this rule. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. 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. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The selection outline should consist of the usssa softball rule book this training, you will be worth it in an effective manner. Anything else for usssa would be a made up rule by the person running the tournament. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules paperback february 1, 2014. 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. Usssa rule book usssa united states specialty sports. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed.
The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. 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. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact usssa at 8007414 to order. 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. 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. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Usssa fastpitch rules new england usssa fastpitch ct usssa. 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. Infield fly rule there is no infield fly rule for this division.
Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. Sep 29, 2009 the michigan high school athletic association, or mhsaa, has established softball rules that all michigan high schools must follow. Usssa and usa softball both also currently require both feet to be in. 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. Utrip world uniform rule slowpitch softball forums. There were 25 teams that competed in four divisions at lac lavon fields in. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. 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. Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike.
The fenton parks and recreation softball program is not a registered usssa program. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. 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.
You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. 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. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. A regulation game shall be seven 7 innings for world series play. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. As we move forward our commitment and goals remain the same. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. The softball year for usssa runs from august 1 to july 31.
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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Those rules include field distances, pitching distances, number of players and equipment. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball community. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. 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. This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky.
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