2016 asa fastpitch rule book

Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book. Use the asa playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the association. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules billy martin, tim malloy, allison munch. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale.

Tournaments and leagues played after august 1, will qualify teams for the following summers. The association shall also do business as independent. The app provides a table of contents that allows easy access to the different chapters of the rules. The ins and outs of usa asa fast pitch softball bats tsa plays by usa asa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. Where fast pitch only is shown, modified pitch rules are followed the same as fast pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball, has produced the asa playing rules app to provide a. As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 12 oz in weight. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. National federation of state high school associations. Playing rules the national federation softball fast pitch rule book for 2016 will govern play, except where cyo rules prevail. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, no drop dead, international tiebreaker will be used in a tie game at the.

While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly. The 2016 official rules of softball have been printed and are in the hands. 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. To educate and train in the proper skills of amateur softball play and rules of the. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat. The following rules are taken from the tri county bylaws. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game baseball 2016 baseball softball softball 2016. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11192015 2016 asa usa softball code updated 118 2016 2016.

Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and abroad. Look back rule 47 8 8 x nonapproved bat 14 1 43 obstruction 14 1 44 4142 8 5 b, eff. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball, has produced the asa playing rules. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. There are game specific list of rules found in the back inside cover of the 2018 league score book. Cyo softball games will be played on available facilities. One rule that usually comes into play in fastpitch softball is the look back rule when runners are on base. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format.

And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. 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. Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields. Ventura girls fastpitch is a 501c3 nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to teaching softball fundamentals and life skills through good. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Minnnesota softball is the governing body of softball in minnesota and the premier developer of softball players in the state.

A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. 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. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book. Tri county league game rules tri county fastpitch league.

A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. This will be corrected in the 2017 asausa softball rule book to. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. 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. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. This copy of the asa code became effective on january 01, 2016.

To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch.