The nations leading slow pitch softball association. Teams should report to the intramural sports supervisor a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score sheet. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Reentry rule softball forum slow pitch softball forums. Sep 05, 2016 slow pitch softball association video major nationals if game 2016 ssa broadcasts. Yes, ive heard of this rule and its actually very common at lower levels. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play.
Also, are there any unspoken ethics about actually running out plays on the basepaths. I play in a slowpitch softball league where you can use 10 fielders. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Written for the newbie manager but veterans will pick up new tricks too, this book is easy to read. Apr 30, 2009 yes, ive heard of this rule and its actually very common at lower levels. 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. No added equipment may be attached to a bat such as a.
Discussion in ask the umpire started by dj55921, mar 25, 2015. On top of the various slowpitch softball associations like the asa and nsa, there are also different rules by the usssa and international softball federation. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. We tracked balls for 3 gameshardcore, i knowand there were 7 balls total hit to the right side. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. They shall be responsible to ensure that all required sanction. Softball forum slow pitch softball forums softball forums behind the plate. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Unlike other books about managing softball, this book is for the people who run adult teams. That means under nsas present structure your complex will never have to bid on a post season tournament.
If jim is subbed for by jack, jim is allowed to be reentered into the game into his original spot in the line up and then jack is done for that game. Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. The following condensed slow pitch playing rules are taken in part from the usaasa official slow. A participant may be an ohio state student taking a minimum of four credit hours. All players may loosen up with only one official softball bat or approved warmup bat. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. If the ball is thrown out of these boundaries, its considered an illegal pitch. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. Unwritten rules of slow pitch softball forum slow pitch.
With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. If a teams lineup is reduced due to injury, there is no penalty as long as the batting order rule is still followed. Any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the amateur softball associations rule book. This will cut down on confusion for kidscoaches and hopefully increase the amount of kids playing fastpitch. Team rosters shall include a minimum of 15 players, including at least 4 of each gender. That said, slow pitch softball has received tremendous life support in certain communities. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your.
Im not a big home run hitter, but whats your opinions on running around the bases. 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. Minimum of 14 and a maximum number of 20 players allowed on a team roster, with a minimum. Balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. The rules for slow pitch softball state the ball must be thrown in an arc ranging from 6 to 12 feet. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. The reentry rule allows for the starter to reenter the game once. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without. However, if the injury breaks the 2 in a row rule, the team. But we have a backup plan in place in case we cant play memorial day weekend becasue of the virus. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. National softball association nsa is specifically designed to meet the special needs of each complex owner and the parksrecreation departments for today and in the future. Adventist youth honors answer bookrecreationslowpitch softball. Please consult bat rule memo for specific conditions or contact league director with questions.
To encourage participation in the game of softball in accordance with the highest traditions of competition. Adult slow pitch softball league rules total performance bond refundable to manager if team does not forfeit any games umpire assignors fee usssa registration fee and rule book league registration fee 18 dudley optic yellow balls. Official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes are noted in these rules. No bat is legal for usssa sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a baseball or softball bat. Rule changes in red effective thursday and sunday summer 2019 leagues. We initially had our defense straightup lflcfrcfrf, but weve come to realize that there are way more balls hit to lf than rf. The rules presented for gsc slow pitch softball are not meant to be complete. 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.
Slowpitch softball association video major nationals if game 2016 ssa broadcasts. 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 team must have a minimum of eight players to start and finish. One reader said, i havent read a book in fifteen years, but this one i couldnt put down.
As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball, the nirsa slow pitch softball rules book includes all of the latest rule changes and updates for the sport. 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. This is the facebook home of nebraska slow pitch our goal is to grow the game of slow pitch softball in the cornhusker state. Reentry rule behind the plate have a ruling question. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc.
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. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. Slow pitch softball rules slow pitch softball rules can vary significantly depending on the type of league or tournament you enter. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to. Minnnesota softball is the governing body of softball in minnesota and the premier developer of softball players in the state. Jun 08, 2019 please carry this rule book with you to support your claim to the usssa umpire.
Nsa bylaws are split into adult slow pitch and youth fast pitch to make it easier for you to find what pertains to your program. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. That said, slowpitch softball has received tremendous life support in certain communities. Home one nation rule book one nation point system world tournaments rankings events teams team search my teams team membership. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships c ode of e thics 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. Slowpitch softballs participation decline challenges rec. If a situation arises that is not explicitly covered by either the general rules or the rules for slow pitch softball, the official softball playing rules for.
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. Softball defensive alignment the greatest game livejournal. Table of contents contacts 2 general rules and guidelines 5 definitions 6. This is a discussion on reentry rule within the behind the plate forums. Slowpitch softball association video major nationals if. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.
Slowpitch softball association video major nationals if game. Our vision is to be the most customercentric athletic association that places athletes, sponsors, and business partners as our number one priority spanning all levels of competition at the best athletic venues across the united states. If jim is removed and john enters the game then jim is done for the game as well. Ive been playing slowpitch for a couple years now, and i was wondering if ive been breaking any unspoken rules of softball. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. This is a discussion on unwritten rules of slow pitch within the general slowpitch softball forum forums, part of the softball forums category. There are some players who can pretty much hit a home run anytime they want to in slow pitch softball, so in order to prevent a team with a bunch of sluggers from entering into a city rec league and crushing everyone, they have a limit on home runs. The official home of sports nation 2020 beast of the east we have a backup plan for the virus truselling virginia 2019 mens gold champions beast of the east. The waterford parks and recreation department and the league director reserve the right to. Its important to note that this rule is only in affect for slow pitch and not fast pitch softball. Hancock eventually wrote the first softball rule book in 1889.
Heres a more complete list of topics covered in the book. Intramural slow pitch softball rules ohio state university. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. When a steroid iduced freaka zoid hits a 312 ft homerun this weekend and stands at home.
Past editors eddie ray cantrell, mike coppinger and don snopek. In this lesson, well look at the rules and regulations for. The 2020 beast of the east is scheduled for may 2325. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. 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. Also, are there any unspoken ethics about actually running out. The maximum number of players on the field is 10, with at least 3 of each gender. Slowpitch softball is played on a smaller diamond than in baseball with bases 6065 feet apart and fence distances at approximately 300 feet from home plate. Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. Comparing the different illegal softball pitches gogglesnmore. Adventist youth honors answer bookrecreationslowpitch. Any and all updates and changes to these rules will be found on the official.