Slow pitch softball rules florida atlantic university. Pitch must be between 612 feet or else the pitch will be called illegal while it is in the air. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Established july 1, 2014 2015 official softball rule book and national bylaws 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. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Each team must have a minimum of 7 players in order to begin a game. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport.
Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. 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 balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch cannot exceed 375 pounds. Based on feedback on the timeline for use of bats carrying the current 2014 stamp. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Each mens and womens, team shall consist of 10 players. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. The media shall be prohibited from being in liveball area. The playing field equipment pitching regulations scoring umpires fast pitch rules slow pitch rules sixteen inch rules. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. All teams participating in the 2014 houston parks and recreation department adult. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa.
Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. If a batter enters the batters box with an illegal bat or uses an illegal bat during a. Self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The penalty was in the book but was in the wrong place. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. 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. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat. Meet training requirements for slow pitch national tournaments work with elite slow pitch umpires cost. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. An illegal pitch not swung at by the batter is a ballan illegal pitch swung at and missed is a strike an illegal pitch struck by a batter is a live ball 8. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. Asa slow pitch softball rules are followed except where moab rules apply. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. Softball rules all games will be governed by the 2007 official asa slow pitch rule book with the following berry college intramural sports modifications. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. The knob may be molded, lathed, welded or adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. Nov 11, 2018 established in 1957 by the amateur softball association asa, the national softball hall of fame and museum is a permanent shrine to the men and women who played the game so well.
The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Official rules of softball amateur softball association.
Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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. For slow pitch played with a 12inch ball, bases must be 65 feet apart. Jul 10, 2018 611 penalty, 612 thru 4 penalty, 621 penalty, 627 penalty. A call of no pitch by the umpire results in a dead ball. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. The home team or game management may designate an area for the media in dead ball territory. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions.
It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Established in 1957 by the amateur softball association asa, the national softball hall of fame and museum is a permanent shrine to the men and women who played the game so well. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Under 6 or over 10 from the ground is an illegal pitch. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Logan serbus, sandu lama and tom delich voice over. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. A pitched ball hitting any part of the extension or plate is a strike. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball.
To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Boys and girls 10under fast pitch and boys 1012 under slow pitch will use the 11 ball. The pitchers platform must be 50 feet from home plate.
Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. 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. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Ground rules 2 2 home run limits 27 5 9 note,eff exceeding the home run limit 27 5 10 note ball touched goes over fence 28 5 11 effect home run not run out 28 5 12 effect illegal bat 11 1 25 1719 3 1 an, note 31 7 1 c, effect 44 9 1 t illegal pitch 2830 6 1 7 exception.
New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. Clarifies that game management may designate a media area in dead ball territory. The minimum fence distance is 300 feet, with the maximum 315 feet. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. An official 2014 asa rulebook is located in the top file drawer of the ballpark office. Slow pitch when the batter bunts or chops the ball. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. 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 bsc softball inc. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will use the 12 ball. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule.
National softball association the players association. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. The present facility was officially dedicated may 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. Sep 21, 2016 self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. As of october 2014, john hardy and rick clot prepared the following handbook for our scg softball club umpires. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. Can one of you guys cite the reference to the rule on this. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields.