Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. 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. Here are the spring sports rule changes from nfhs for 2018. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
Baseball national federation of state high school associations. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Click here for the 2018 19 nfhs basketball rules interpretations. Rules 2211c, 512f, dead ball and delayed dead ball table. 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. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011 school. Any question regarding legality of a players equipment.
Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. T 311 2 it shall be the responsibility of the host school game manager to insure crowd and spectator control. Shall be resolved by the players respective head coach. The nfhs part 2 tests for licensed officials in the sports of baseball. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. There were 12 rule change proposals facing the committee this year, the least number in over six years. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Clarification of permitted items in the coachs box. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. 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.
Dec 14, 2017 2018 major editorial changes nfhs casebook. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was. National federation of state high school associations. 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. We are very fortunate that the state of high school baseball is in an excellent position. All of the nfhs spring 2018 rule changes are now available here. The elimination of the requirement for the entire pivot foot to be in contact with the pitchers plate is among the changes approved for the 201819 high school baseball season. National federation of state high school associations football. The player who bats first in his half of an inning is designated b1. Expanded designated hitter role coming to baseball chsaa.
If a runner is physically assisted by a coach, the runner is called out immediately and the ball remains live. It has been recommended to amend the entire nfhs casebook to reflect the nomenclature of how runners are identified in case situations. Nfhs exam answer key 2017 nfhs baseball exam part i question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Coaching fastpitch softball successfully coaching successfully kathy j. The nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season.
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. 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. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. In baseball, im known as a rules guy and i simply couldnt work a sport unless i knew the rules to that level. The revision to rule 314 was the only change recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Nfhs and wiaa announce baseball rules changes for the 2019.
Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. 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. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. 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. The chest protector standard is in final status and is expected to go into effect in january 2018. C shall meet the bbcor performance standard and be so labeled. If the penalty is accepted, r1 is awarded home and b2 is awarded first. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport for the youth of.
The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. 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. Dec 20, 2017 all of the nfhs spring 2018 rule changes are now available here. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size. To ensure that every baseball manufactured meets the same level of quality and playability. Rule language was updated to better reflect the 2017 rule change regarding a coach physically assisting a runner during playing action. This proposal is recommended and endorsed by the nfhs. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. Modified that baseballs shall meet a nocsae performance standard. Nfhs and wiaa announce baseball rules changes for 2020.
Hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. 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.
This change in equipment will beginning in 2018 to allow for. 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. 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. 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. Just my opinion, but nfhs never really gave the 2017 equipment check rule change an opportunity to prove itself out. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Modified that chest protectors for catchers shall meet a nocsae performance standard. 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.
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. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted. To maintain a consistent and uniformed standard for high school baseball competition. 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. 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. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Recommended that umpires that have blood on their equipment and or uniform be. Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school. R1, r2, r3 will now represent the base that they the runners are occupying. Click here for the 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations.
With two outs and r1, r2 and r3 on base, b6 receives ball four. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa has advised that the bbcor decertification process has been implemented for the marucci cat5 33. 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. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Runners are r1, r2, or r3, and r1 is the runner who has advanced farthest.
The coach or captain of the team at bat has the option of the play or penalty. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. 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. 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. At the pregame conference, the plate umpire asks both head coaches if they have listed all their substitutes on the lineup. 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. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat marucci cat5 33. High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation. Without their thorough knowledge and implementation of nfhs rules, we would not. Baseball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on december 14, 2017 baseball. But im going to work on learning them for next season.
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