These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. This change in equipment will beginning in 2018 to allow for. All of the nfhs spring 2018 rule changes are now available here. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change. Hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to.
Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. This revision in rule 6 was one of three changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 35 meeting in indianapolis. T 311 2 it shall be the responsibility of the host school game manager to insure crowd and spectator control. Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school. The player who bats first in his half of an inning is designated b1. If a runner is physically assisted by a coach, the runner is called out immediately and the ball remains live. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Hopkins said he believes the rules committee will vote yes to adding it as a requirement to the nfhs baseball rules, but said we need to know when product will be available and understands it may take some time for this to happen. The chest protector standard is in final status and is expected to go into effect in january 2018. Nfhs exam answer key 2017 nfhs baseball exam part i question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. Shall be resolved by the players respective head coach. R1, r2, r3 will now represent the base that they the runners are occupying. Modified that baseballs shall meet a nocsae performance standard.
Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. Just my opinion, but nfhs never really gave the 2017 equipment check rule change an opportunity to prove itself out. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit sideline frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability.
All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa has advised that the bbcor decertification process has been implemented for the marucci cat5 33. The nfhs part 2 tests for licensed officials in the sports of baseball. To maintain a consistent and uniformed standard for high school baseball competition.
The game of baseball at the high school level is in great shape, with increased participation by the student athletes and also increased number of schools sponsoring the sport. T 4 40 if a runner slides beyond home plate and makes contact with or alters the play of the catcher, it is an illegal slide. Rule language was updated to better reflect the 2017 rule change regarding a coach physically assisting a runner during playing action. Three baseball bats that have bbcor certification, and would have been legal for use this year have been decertified by the ncaa, and therefore are no longer legal at the high school level. Runners are r1, r2, or r3, and r1 is the runner who has advanced farthest. We are very fortunate that the state of high school baseball is in an excellent position. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. Clarification of permitted items in the coachs box. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. Modified that chest protectors for catchers shall meet a nocsae performance standard. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was.
Dec 20, 2017 all of the nfhs spring 2018 rule changes are now available here. F 2322 c 41 if a runner misses any base including home plate and desires to return to touch the base, he must do so immediately. Expanded designated hitter role coming to baseball chsaa. Click here for the 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations. Recommended that umpires that have blood on their equipment and or uniform be. The revision to rule 314 was the only change recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball. Dec 14, 2017 2018 major editorial changes nfhs casebook. Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. To ensure that every baseball manufactured meets the same level of quality and playability. There were 12 rule change proposals facing the committee this year, the least number in over six years. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Rules 2211c, 512f, dead ball and delayed dead ball table. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will. R3 touches second and is then tagged off base for the third out before r1 has reached home base. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. Here are the spring sports rule changes from nfhs for 2018. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book.
This proposal is recommended and endorsed by the nfhs. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. Without their thorough knowledge and implementation of nfhs rules, we would not. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The 2018 nfhs baseball rules book is portable being a kindle version which enables me as a league director to have the rules book with me wherever i go and to have quick and easy access to it. Click here for the 2018 19 nfhs basketball rules interpretations.
In baseball, im known as a rules guy and i simply couldnt work a sport unless i knew the rules to that level. Truth is, i do not consider my rules knowledge good enough to take the field right now even though i think i know the rules better than a majority of the umpires currently working. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition. The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white horsehide or two strips of white cowhide tightly stitched together.
This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport for the youth of. Baseball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on december 14, 2017 baseball. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. But im going to work on learning them for next season. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. With two outs and r1, r2 and r3 on base, b6 receives ball four. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. National federation of state high school associations football. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011 school.
Before, we had to go into the dugouts to do them, which quite often required umpires to get in the players way and vice versa, and also discouraged players from actually removing bats from their equipment bags, etc. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. The coach or captain of the team at bat has the option of the play or penalty.
Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Effective immediately march 26, 2012 and until further notice, the reebok vector tls 33 length bat should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. At the pregame conference, the plate umpire asks both head coaches if they have listed all their substitutes on the lineup. C shall meet the bbcor performance standard and be so labeled. Any question regarding legality of a players equipment. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat marucci cat5 33.
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