The coach or captain of the team at bat has the option of the play or penalty. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. Modified that chest protectors for catchers shall meet a nocsae performance standard. Here are the spring sports rule changes from nfhs for 2018.
In baseball, the designated hitter dh is a player that bats in place of the pitcher. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. This knowledge will go a long way in understanding the rules of the game as pertains to high school play and may contributed to a less confrontational game. 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. Modified that baseballs shall meet a nocsae performance standard. 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. Nfhs rule 842a2 provides guidance that, when a play is being made on a runner or batterrunner, he establishes his baseline as directly between his position and the base toward which he is moving. Each league will maintain an official scorebook or books to be completed in detail covering. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Nfhs rule compliance of specific baseball bats recently, notifications have been received from the nfhs regarding the rule compliance of specific baseball bats.
Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs rule 2 including. National federation of state high school associations. But im going to work on learning them for next season. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. This change in equipment will beginning in 2018 to allow for. Shall be resolved by the players respective head coach. These notifications are listed below to help clarify any questions during the upcoming season. Brl 2018 baseball rules and regulations ebook ngin. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Each year the rules committee at nfhs clarify, add, or remove rules to improve the game at the high school level. 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. When a pitcher is removed by rule and the incoming pitcher has not pitched in the game, it is the umpires discretion as to the number of warmup pitches allowed.
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. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. It has been recommended to amend the entire nfhs casebook to reflect the nomenclature of how runners are identified in case situations. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 810 meeting in indianapolis. R3 touches second and is then tagged off base for the third out before r1 has reached home base. There were 12 rule change proposals facing the committee this year, the least number in over six years. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. 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. In baseball, im known as a rules guy and i simply couldnt work a sport unless i knew the rules to that level. All of the nfhs spring 2018 rule changes are now available here.
Any question regarding legality of a players equipment. Runners are r1, r2, or r3, and r1 is the runner who has advanced farthest. This is a required manual for umpires and should be read by all coaches. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. With the new rule change in 322 and 842s, this activity.
The committees recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. R1, r2, r3 will now represent the base that they the runners are occupying. This is a ruse to create a possible distraction for the defense in. Director of sports, sanctioning and student services. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted. 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. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference rule defense in fair territory at time of pitch with minimum one foot in fair territory except catcher. Recommended that umpires that have blood on their equipment and or uniform be cleaned or changed. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. In all honesty, hs baseball is starting to bore me. Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school. Current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal.
If the penalty is accepted, r1 is awarded home and b2 is awarded first. Electronic scorebook must be used only in the bench area. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. If the incoming pitcher has already pitched in the game, she will receive 5 warmup. T 311 2 it shall be the responsibility of the host school game manager to insure crowd and spectator control. The meeting gives members of the sporting goods industry the chance to discuss potential rule changes and. 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. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. 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.
Like other experimental baseball rule changes of the 1960s and 70s, the dh was. No less than two baseballs shall be used to complete the game. The nfhs authenticating mark is required on all balls that will be used in high. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop. Order a nfhs baseball rules book from the osaa corner store or. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Be outside the designated dugout or bench area if not a batter, runner, on deck batter, in the coachs box or one of the nine players on defense.
Click here for the nfhs baseball comments on the rules for the 2020 season. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to. Just my opinion, but nfhs never really gave the 2017 equipment check rule change an opportunity to prove itself out. Prior to pitching, the pitcher must take a position with shoulders in line with first and third base with the ball in the glove or pitching hand, and with the hands separated. 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. Use of any object in the coachs box other than a stop watch, rule book hard copy and scorebook. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport for the youth of. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. The player who bats first in his half of an inning is designated b1. Click here for the official nfhs baseball list of umpire signals. For more information about nfhs baseball rules, visit.
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