This softball manual has been prepared and designed to. The reader of this manual should be aware that at the time of production the content was current and up to date. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, usa softball has produced the usa softball playing rules app to provide a unique way of. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and prevent collisions. These rules replace and supersede any rules printed for senior softball world championships. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Asa modified softball league rules and regulations. Usssa bats will be allowed legible asa or usssa stamp must still. If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of the usa softball code, call 8006548337 or visit. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. Allows for more defensive plays in our upper classifications of mens slow pitch. You may use any eligible substitute as a pinch runner. This document discusses the major differences in softball rules between ncaa, asa female adult and jo, federation and usssa. To order softballs, please use one of the buttons below.
Fair batted balls lodging in, rolling under, going through andor bouncing over fences are ground rule doublesi. Balls lodging in trees are dead and remains dead when so declared by the umpire, and unless otherwise stated, asa rules apply. Read on to see what may be coming down the pike, as well as my opinion on each potential new rule. This softball manual has been prepared and designed to provide general information for use in the administration of nsaa softball competition. See the mshsl official handbook bylaw 501 for information regarding. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. Where can i get a copy of the official rules of softball. Rules governing ohsaa softball stem from the national federation nfhs and the ohsaa. Rule book clarification rule 8, section 7 k several umpires have indicated that the language in rule 8, section 7 k with. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch.
Asa ada rules interpretation slow pitch discussion in ask the umpire started by infieldfly, aug 18. Please read the rulebook at your first opportunity to familiarize yourself with our leagues rules and regulations. Softball rules book for the current year shall be the official game rules for all. Valid medical reasons on the part of the participant, andor iii. The 12u modified fast pitch division shall play by the rules lympic jo play except when superseded by the following windmill rules and guidelines. The minimum distance from home plate to the fence is 200 feet for women and 225 feet for men, while the maximum fence distance is 250 feet for both sexes. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018. Unless otherwise stated, all fences are per asa rules. The bat shall be marked official softball by the manufacturer or, in the judgment of the umpire, had the words official softball on it at one time.
Asa potential rule changes for 2011 softball at bellaonline. Your contributions to finding and correcting errors in the official rules of softball rule book and the umpire manual are much appreciated. In addition, it oversees more than 150,000 amateur teams nationwide. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. Equipment no metal screws or screwin cleats are allowed.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The asa rules do not specifically recognize the pinch runner by name, but it is just an ordinary substitution. Rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are advised not to be worn. A detailed instruction to lay out a diamond with 18.
Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. As time passes, the mechanics, the rules of softball and softball umpiring may change and the reader. I was referring to rule 4, section 3 designated player fast pitch when i said the fast pitch section. Coaches must be familiar with the official regulations and playing rules, players, coaches, umpires and league officials must be above reproach. Study the rules and mechanics of the game diligently, observe the work of. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Asa, nsa, and pony 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Classesprograms cancelled due to lack of participant interest, andor ii.
Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and. In 20, asa softball celebrated its 80th year as an organization. The captain is the only player who may address the officials during the game, but only on matters of rules interpretation. The official bat shall meet all the requirements of asa rule 3. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The umpire handbook of softball rules differences version 15 for the 2014 season available now. This copy of the asa procedural manual became effective on january 01, 5. Participant manual official rules of softball and available light is a question, perhaps two fiveinning games would be best or one ten inning game non stop. The base distance for mens class a and class b slow pitch classification shall be 70 feet. Each listing has the rule reference which points you to the specific rules.
Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. Official playing rules were adopted by asa softballs council on october 10, 1980, and became. Mens softball rules nashvilles home for adult sports. Asa bat and ball certification program overview and background asa regulates softball bats and softballs used in asa championship play. Books by asa author of surgical technologist certifying. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all. All bats must meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard bearing. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. Dimensions for the following are contained in appendix 2. Official playing rules were adopted by asa softballs council on october 10, 1980, and became effective.
Moriarty girls fastpitch association hometeamsonline. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. The 2011 official regulations and playing rules and the asa 2011 operating manual govern the conduct and operations of mgfa. 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. In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a benefit that we offer our members only. Participation, play, equipment and field requirements will all be in accordance with the asa 2011 participation manual. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Participant is dissatisfied within the first two 2 meetings of a program and. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Amateur softball ass ociation of america 2801 ne 50th street, oklahoma city, ok 73111. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious.
Usa softball formerly the amateur softball association asa and asausa softball is the governing body for the united states national softball team. It will serve as a guide to the participating schools. Asa usa softball coaching regulations for high school coaches, approved ruling 3. These are shortened versions of the legal definitions or. You will notice that prices are not included on the form. The official rules of softball, the participant manual that governs usa softball championship play, is a benefit of membership. If there is a situation that may raise some questions from opposing teams, captains are encouraged to have a quick conversation with our umpireofficial before the game to ensure everyone is on the same page. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Our goal is to offer quality sports programming at affordable prices and see that each participant has an enjoyable leisure experience. It was the 2010 asa participant manual official rules. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, includ. Official rules of softball amateur softball association. Click here to download the 2020 usa softball umpire manual.
Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Baseball play the game paul gregory published 1994. For the layout of the diamond, refer to drawing showing official dimensions of softball diamond in appendix 1a. Rule book clarification rule 8, section 7 k usa softball. In fastpitch softball, the distance between the pitching plate and home plate is 43 feet for women and 46 feet for men and the bases are 60 feet apart. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Once you substitute any player on offense including pinch runner, that sub may only bat. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball. Minimanual for senior softball umpires at azt and scg. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa 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.
Student participation on a nonschool team while the season is still in progress. But, they have it bundled with a mechanics program on cd. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. Asa requires bats and balls to satisfy the rules listed in the official rules of softball published by asa.