Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list.
Senior softball usa, the largest senior softball organization, is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. 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. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. Discussion in ask the umpire started by bb666b77, may 29. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Shop all asa slowpitch softball bats usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. The 52300 12 inch ball will be the only 12 ball allowed in mens adult slow pitch, mens coed, mens masters slow pitch and junior olympic boys slow pitch, with the exception of seniors.
Senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softballusa 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. Teams must alternate positions in the batting order by sex. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified only, as shown below and must not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list with 2000 or 2004 certification mark. Found in rule 8, section 9, b2 of the asa rule book all adult slow pitch except seniors any eligible player on the official lineup including available substitutes may be used as a. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Venice senior softball rule book venice, florida senior softball. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Effective in 2014 the 52300 12 inch ball will be the only 12 ball allowed in mens adult slow pitch, mens coed, mens masters slow pitch and junior olympic boys slow pitch, with the exception of seniors. The best softball and consist of either one solid piece or two pieces that are joined together at the center of the bat. Womens slow pitch and all girls slow pitch will use the 11 ball.
Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Adult slow pitch softball league rules it is the goal of our department to provide programs that encourage sportsmanship, respect and fun. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. I believe that the answer to this is in the rule book under the. Usa softball provides programs of competition for adults including fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch for men and women.
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. You can also check the asa rule book page for more information from usa softball. All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 20slow pitch, mens. The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official slow pitch softball must be clearly printed on the ball. Asa hall of fame complex to host 63rd annual allindian fastpitch. The asa states that coed teams must alternate genders in their batting order. As of 20 bats used in usssa slowpitch softball leagues must carry the new united states specialty sports association usssa thumbprint stamp. After the play, the umpire called the batter out because first base was occupied and ended the inning. The balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch cannot exceed 375 pounds. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin and tim malloy feb 14, 20 5.
Hancock eventually wrote the first softball rule book in 1889. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. In this lesson, well look at the rules and regulations for. One coach can have in his possession in the coachs box, a score book, pen or pencil and an indicator, all of which shall be used for score keeping or record. Usa softball of southern california is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states and a united states olympic committee usoc voting member. This was the first year of the asa a mens slow pitch national championships.
Asa does not track earned runs as a formal statistic, as it does not really apply to slow pitch softball. We therefore turn to the ncaa softball scoring rules to determine how to determine if a run is earned or not in fast pitch softball. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. Feb 09, 2017 2018 asa slow pitch softball league champions goodfellas vs. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has. Association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Scorekeeping the earned run in softball softball at bellaonline. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Im not familiar with softball rules, but in baseball with two outs, im pretty sure the batter can run to first base even if it is occupied.
Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. 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. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be covered with grip tape. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. All bats in asa championship play, except seniors, must pass the asa bat performance standard.
Usa softball conducts youth and adult softball in every state and virtually every city in the united states. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1. Usa softball provides programs of competition for adults including fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch for. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. Current mens and womens intramural slow pitch softball rules will be in effect for all games with the following emphases and modifications.
The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. Clarifies bats with the new asa 20 certification mark are only allowed in the game of slow pitch. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. The following rules shall govern all team and leagues under the jurisdiction of the napa parks and recreation department. Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. A female may only substitute for a female, a male for a male. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. Official softball rules official rule book modified 52218 game time limit rule, time limit rule was passed during oct.
Ive never heard of any such rule in slow pitch softball. All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 20slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. Slow pitch softball bats are most commonly made 34 inches in length, are made from carbon fiber composite materials, each softball bat typically weighing between 25 and 30 ounces, with softball bat diameters of 2. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. Fillable online flyer montana asa softball fax email print. Theres nothing in the rule book that says that anything deceptive is illegal. In kentucky, ngb rules amateur softball association asa will be employed for all competitions except when there is a conflict with the official special olympics.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Whether it is 8under fast pitch league play on tuesday night or the mens slow pitch 65over championship, usa softball has a place and skill level for everyone to play. Slowpitch softball bats and softball bats for sale at the. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by the adult sports office. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents.
This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Slow pitch does not require that both feet be in contact with the pitchers plate. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. There are no other major asa rule changes that effect msp, wsp, mfp or wfp softball for 20. The thread shall be in either flat seam or concealed stitch type which gives a flat surface. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will.
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. First game starts 7pm no new inning after 1hour and twenty minutes. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softballusa 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. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The pitcher must throw an 11 ball to women batters and a 12 ball to male batters. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000, asa 2004, asa 20. Asa has the most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country. Certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. Certification mark, the asa 2004 certification mark or the new 20 asa softball. The troy, ohio, redmen and st patricks k of c of detroit, mich were declared cochampions of the first a open slow pitch softball tournament held in louisville over the labor day weekend.
You just cant confuse the pitching rules for slow pitch with fast pitch or modified. 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. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Closest the book comes to that is when it talks about fake tags. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb.
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