Pdf asa slow pitch softball rule book pdf download. In womens class a and b, the radius distance will be a minimum of 275 feet to a maximum of 325 feet distance for national or world tournament play. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Temporary fences cannot be used if a permanent outfield fence is present. Email sent to the utah high school activities association softball leadership on september 16, 2015. There are also different rules for slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball. One pitch slow softball tournament rules august 2nd 2014 central city park macon ga. The minimum fence distance is 300 feet, with the maximum 315 feet. Asa modified pitching rules slowpitch softball forums. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification. Asa nonapproved bat list w asa stamp all bats used in asa play for the senior divisions must be official softball bats certified by the amateur softball association asa and or marked bpf 1. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
See more eligible items you qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Download full asa slow pitch softball rule book pdf book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. In 12 inch the radius distance is 300 feet for men. Worth 2020 mach 1 boss 302 balanced asa slowpitch softball bat. In this case the only player without a defensive position listed would be the dp. If worn, they may be mixed, but must be worn properly comment. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. 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. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. June 5 8, 2014 asa national office is honored to present this national slow pitch camp as a great opportunity for you to.
Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. Uhsaa softball leadership,in preparing for the upcoming softball season i have been reading the 2016 nfhs points of emphasis and i need your feedback on the strike zone poe. Mens b slow pitch classification of play run ahead rule will be 20 after four and 15 after five. Female fast pitch and all slow pitch ball caps and visors are optional for players. For slow pitch played with a 12inch ball, bases must be 65 feet apart. Official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published and distributed by usssa llc 5800 stadium. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Index to slowpitch rules references are to rule, section and subsection page rule sec. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. Apr 08, 2021 this article looks at buying asa fast pitch and asa 52 300 softballs that will last for more than just a season. Pdf asa slow pitch softball rule book pdf download full.
Empower team usa athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and wellbeing. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The playing field equipment pitching regulations scoring umpires fast pitch rules slow pitch rules sixteen inch rules. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. Players must respect the officials, other players and spectators. Asa rulebook all other rules will remain with the playnsa com. The national softball association general playing rules official playing rules can be. Asa softball rules for the playing areathe softball pitches vary based on whether it is a mens game or a womens game. Usssa united states specialty sports association homepage certified slow. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certificati. Meet training requirements for slow pitch national tournaments work with elite slow pitch umpires cost. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa.
The pitching area is the area the width of the pitchers plate 24 inches up to six 6 feet behind the pitchers plate. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. Pdf asa slow pitch rule book download full ebooks for free. Nfhs softball 2014 rules changes major editorial changes. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. A pair of champions were crowned today in hendersonville, tenn. The nhfs softball rules committee reinforced its support of the rule and encourages umpires to call the strike zone according to the rule. For the fast pitch game, the asa softball rules 2009 say that the distance between the two bases should be 60 ft for both men and women. Guidelines for run ahead limit in the mens super slow pitch classification of play will be established by the executive director. Due to color differences in monitors, the colors on this site are for reference only. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. The balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch. Includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf.
Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. As a newer softball official i have been following the more experienced of. The approved bat list can be viewed on the asa website. Perhaps the biggest rule change for 2010 is moving the fast pitch pitching distance to 43 feet for 18u rec and 16u rec and travel games. Download full asa slow pitch rule book book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. 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. All pitching rules that apply to the pitchers actions before and during the release of the pitch along with the restrictions on height, speed, etc. One pitch slow softball tournament rules august 2nd 2014. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. Usssa and gsl slow pitch softball the slow pitch softball game official playing rules 11 inch and 12 inch games copyright usssa 19682020 usssas online slow pitch rule book is located at. We cannot guarantee that asa slow pitch rule book book is in the. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first, constitutes a game. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow.
Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. The pitch must reach an arc of at least 6 feet in height but must not arc higher than 12 feet or it will be called an illegal pitch by the umpire. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. Each game will consist of seven innings or one hour unless after 50 minutes of playing time, one team is ahead by 10 or more runs, they shall be declared the winner regardless of the number of innings played.
Asa approved solid polyurethane core optic yellow leather cover. Miken vicious dual stamp endloaded slow pitch softball bat. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. The slow pitch pitching motion in asa softball starts in the same way as the fast pitch delivery, with at least one foot on the pitching rubber. If a player is ejected during a game, the spot vacated in the batting order will be an automatic out. Click get books and find your favorite books in the online library. This was sikorskys 18th overall title in their storied history. Perhaps the biggest rule change for 2010 is moving the fast pitch pitching distance to. The pitchers platform must be 50 feet from home plate. Allows for two courtesy runners in adult coed slow pitch. And compression tested look for these markings on your bat. Amateur softball association director of membership services craig cress discusses the new slow pitch bat certification marks for 20 which bats will be all. This was the first time asa had run the aa nationals since 2005 when it was termed major.
This website is powered by sportsengines sports relationship management srm software, but is. That forward step must land within the 24inch length of the pitchers plate, according to the asa rulebook. Each game will consist of seven innings or one hour unless after 50 minutes of playing time, one team is ahead by 10 or more runs, they shall be declared the winner regardless of. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Any player ejected from a game is ineligible for the rest of the tournament. When a tourney comes up with their own rules, that arent in the rule book, your guess is as good as mine as to what exactly they have in mind. Our experienced staff is developing the afa game of slow pitch where other. Altered bat 8 1 1 bat specifications 1519 3 1 an, note batter in box 30 7 1 d, effect appeal play 8 1 2 baserunner 40 8 7 gj, effect batting out of order 32 7 2 ac dead ball appeal 44 9 1 m. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs softball 2014 points of emphasis take part. The best asa slowpitch bat is anything from monsta. As well, the value buyer, average rec player or the single wall player has a few options to check out too. Headbands can still be properly worn on the head and allows them to be mixed colors if worn. But miken has a couple of good sticks too that you might consider if monsta isnt your cup of tea. The pitch release point must come from lower than the hip, and the motion must be continuous. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. If you can assume this will work similar to the slow pitch ep rule, you could list two extra batters in your lineup. Create free account to access unlimited books, fast download and ads free. By asa usa softball rules, rule 4, section 1a1the lineup shall contain the first and last name, defensive position and uniform number of each player this question comes up mostly in the game of fast pitch when a team is using the dp flex option. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes.
They have been trying to improve themselves in the past three years with a second place finish in 2010 and a third place in 2009. There are some great new balls out there that have been constructed with the latest materials and scientific methods. The 2014 asa rules for slow pitch will be the official rule book with local adaptations as stated below. Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. The pitcher in slow pitch softball is allowed to step forward, sideways or even backward as he delivers the ball, but the arm must continue forward. As a participant in a senior softball usa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. Removes headbands from the list of headwear regulated by uniform rule. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Generally, asa seems to be attempting to bring fast pitch softball more in line with college softball, as well as aligning slow pitch and modified pitch more with fast pitch softball.
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