Double First Base Rule NFHS Softball Rule 8-10 regarding the double first base is being followed, as it has been since 2018. Copyright 2023 NFHS. %PDF-1.5 % The base must be rectangular, with two sides not less than 14 inches and not more than 15 inches, and the other two sides not less than 29 inches and not more than 30 inches. R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0 ball - 2 strike count and no outs. 3 0 obj 1-2-1: Clarifies bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. <>/Lang(en-US)/Metadata 2794 0 R>> 3 0 obj Y= sltTGw3V`9] PEz8JiL94 LS d#/ Vxlc@N|EMiU37=t:w 8xNU {>w f+p! Lake Forest, CA. yo*_BR]EGsm $ }`]i]zyAbIU\}oL5H*/spm=??%}.(+Ghn,4J[*.AINBikhV"lcoI"W'@}dJ.? x]mo9 WJ^v&&~c'RDRawX|Q$+g2:k-}^5zYqu.%FWo?l6Yd"WE Mg}~o|/d~gs>SCz5t |\2&/IgSyxYNEh)Um>j#Jp2^%iV6 N!VYjD=gFR3Ry;,5 P"2LUM4?lsY^F,xF\Ukf>X1eVv6J'=`E%Hb7zNi >g0"g)bA 0 0000050891 00000 n **h'fY q(VD=+@_t]|~V/C:p0S]Ofi{V2Rhl(B`njZ]C/CNt$Jav,m&?3W55lxl`4 [)\c+$[ m)}=0?vve2JbPF2J$,[vc."/JY`? / The umpire rules that since B1's left foot was in the air when struck, there is no interference. 0000003587 00000 n J:_+0?0G?FjzCX. 2022 & 2023 Softball Umpires Manual. 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 The base shall be a one . gz~|Zm,*q]sH>$79_O2fod((K-7O,RA3}s2Y^[1qJw=5on{o"ub&MHk 0000161401 00000 n from application/x-indesign to application/pdf Rationale: This change places rule language with other regulations covering the field and its equipment. The runner uses a rolling or cross-body slide into the fielder. 21. Where does your school play their home games? 0000078076 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % La Habra, CA. 0000002163 00000 n endobj (g) In Majors, Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions, when the batter becomes a runner on a third strike not caught by the catcher, the batter-runner and the defensive player may use either the colored (orange or green) or the white section. The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the stream 70 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6351AF29DBFDA10F8C499EF11D658CC5><2440D47590B9704FA5BE5D8FF3995949>]/Index[55 25]/Info 54 0 R/Length 85/Prev 173391/Root 56 0 R/Size 80/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream converted USA Softball NCAA NFHS RULE 3: EQUIPMENT Official Bat The base shall be a one . endstream endobj 26 0 obj <> endobj 27 0 obj <>stream All situations and acts . The batter-run-ner is considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the %PDF-1.6 % 0000001696 00000 n 0 They do not set aside nor modify any rule. The longer sides shall face toward home plate and the right field corner. Player Equipment Changes Highlight Rules Revisions in High School NFHS Softball Committee Welcomes New Members for 2021. 0000002010 00000 n Rationale: Allows for all runs to be counted when a fair batted ball clears the home run fence to end the game. The pre-season handouts to coaches "explained" (I use the term loosely) to them that "the runner always has to use the colored base, the defense always has to use the white one" when there is a play at first. ] &,VX\a9KJ>!jl}L?DqB+uynZelh\W ::;miVDF;MOL7vYUL1x  Ka Runners may extend a foot behind the white portion of the base, but must maintain contact with the white section until the ball has reached the batter. a. QM'y}LB;''Hgdr4a.A_,fG;u|?cS vw\Tr'1 /9 Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former Major League Baseball players and umpires. endstream endobj 62 0 obj <>stream Adobe InDesign 17.1 (Windows) 0000162868 00000 n Copyright 2023 NFHS. USA Softball NCAA NFHS RULE 3: EQUIPMENT Official Bat 3-5-3:When in live ball areas, a coach shall be attired in a schooluniform or jersey/coaching shirt with slacks, shorts, or other leg coverings in school colors or colors of khaki, black, white or gray.Rationale: Updated language clarifies items which can be worn by coaches in a live-ball area. 3-2-5b: Removes the language prohibiting hard items to control the hair in the sport of softball. endstream endobj startxref &X i|a59$R{Y (OlD4A;2]11!-v,XfEjTPL84gRwu#Y7JMVb>g`Z ,PLI?lGcD+lyGqe&qZdRI;,BFp07~sg=/wKeL. XI49pxe+ d mTr[7L% HAOFND~o0mN"#%P4P~l]_,]qkUqGbbu. Equipment Safety Check Umpires are no longer be responsible for checking equipment prior to the start of games. 0000006911 00000 n 0000161654 00000 n >d1 0000079265 00000 n Rationale: The language and rule reference is a reminder to players, coaches and officials about distracting items worn by the pitcher, but is not a part of Rule 6-2-2. ,\f:r90D0101e H|S0WqvqrH% 861f6c6{[aJn~ ~R`UE3C 8xISG^ t=+&1aq'WZ/v,9l `dVu W'4_-$[usQj|C5vwA+.LJmP1#W%cl^~|N@1 EYx>mLtn endstream endobj 60 0 obj <>stream 0000005500 00000 n 0000162993 00000 n 79 0 obj <>stream 0000077306 00000 n LH"dy&@$ Adobe PDF Library 16.0.5 Question #2 . 1D6 Which of the following are appealable plays? Rationale: Removing the language prohibiting jewelry places the softball rules in line with other NFHS sports that have removed the restriction. NFHS Rules App View Print Books Softball Resources General Bat Certification Marks and USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks B2 runs toward first base. All runs are allowed to score before the game is terminated. 2023 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-25-1e, 7-1-2 PENALTY 1, 7-4-1, 7-4-11, 8-1-1 EFFECTS 2, 8-4-3d. 0000084120 00000 n a!VIp}b!% raS%z}Fk0WkF" P9mm0pWHiT6zB83/K?U1 ^JL99ubbYDVNbfczRI0R;QmvM. %PDF-1.7 1 0 obj <>>> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream Rationale: The penalty outlines protocol for dealing with situations in which a damaged bat is removed, then re-introduced to the game. NOTE 2: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runner touches only the white portion and the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same as missing the base. (h) Use of the double first base does not change any other rule concerning interference or obstruction at first base. UHSAA Requires Double First Base For safety reasons, the UHSAA requires a double first base in all scheduled games and tournaments. 0000007045 00000 n HWK7Wq`G(-IQ4X%>zw$pE7d? 8-1-2a. 8-4-1a. HWj@}Wc`yv-KBBH/PJ($~~mZaW`JPu99s@CV[.jSwv=x6~a 0cTy0-9X l6-l(C]6D9/K:EV=$"'jY8 0000084740 00000 n << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 3419 >> School: La Habra High School. 2022 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES2-4-3, 2-37, 2-38-2, 2-38-3, 2-38-4, 3-2-12, 3-7-1 NOTE, 4-2-3 NOTE 2, 5-1 Dead Ball Table, 7-3-1, 7-4-2 NOTE, 7-4-6, 7-4-7, 7-4-15 NEW, 7-5-4 PENALTY 1, 9-5 EXCEPTION 1 and 3. 0000005103 00000 n H|TM0W1 Softball Rules Changes - 2023 By NFHS on August 02, 2022 rules change Share Print 1-4-1: Removes the number of color restrictions on a glove, including laces and seams, and does not allow any panels of the glove to match the color of the ball. If presented, this device should be ruled as illegal equipment and shall be removed before participation is allowed (3-6-1). 0000082865 00000 n . If properly appealed, the batter-runner is out. endstream endobj 59 0 obj <>stream 1 0 obj 1-4-1: Removes the number of color restrictions on a glove, including laces and seams, and does not allow any panels of the glove to match the color of the ball. (NFHS Softball Rules). 0000015688 00000 n As R1 is diving back to first base, B2 collides with F3 who is attempting to catch the thrown ball from F2 to tag R1. #!GcKZPn1/8T1} <<1912EBA4CE4E3A4A8F5CAFC45B8DE8C9>]/Prev 166053>> the ball sharply down the third base line that passes F6 before striking R1, while she is standing on third base. C. Leaving a base early on a caught fly ball. El Toro High School. Missing a base. RUL-ING: Incorrect ruling. 0000009620 00000 n B2 hits a ground ball to F6 who throws to first base, which is a double first base. 0000008850 00000 n %%EOF All rights reserved. 0000000016 00000 n Version: master-175, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). It is not a device that has been approved by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee (1-8-1). 2023 NFHS Softball Exam Part I NOTE: In the exam situations, F refers to a fielder, B refers to a batter and R refers to a runner. to first base with the right foot in the running lane and the left foot in fair territory, the batter is hit with the throw from F2. 0000015912 00000 n 2022-02-04T14:33:57-05:00 (An errant throw into the three-foot running lane could still result in an obstruction call. 0000112953 00000 n uuid:eca173d9-0163-4538-b246-1e8745dc5f69 1-3-3: Aligns ball tolerance specifications with other rule codes. Rationale: Balls manufactured with the former specifications will be permitted through 2024, to allow for manufacturers and schools to reduce . NStJ3!Fa8u!#qKw*gy:qQ$b~Kw 9W-1zu9W)G>S"*|L0e,xa4RO^zLBgiaN! 4 0 obj How many state championship has your school won? 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