This is the usssa national fast pitch umpire test and rules challenge. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules okie fastpitch, llc. For each fairly delivered pitched ball by the pitcher that passes through the strike zone before touching the ground. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. A usssa tournament is run under usssa rules, which are mostly similar but not the same as asa. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. The sport of fastpitch has grown rapidly in usssa over the last decade. You can use this as a learning tool, after seeing areas which might need additional study but keep the book closed. 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. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. A player should maintain highquality grades despite the usssa softball rule book along with the usssa softball rule book is the usssa softball rule book that softball hitters must know and develop. The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017.
Make sure to use this flip book for your portable device. Jan 22, 2020 provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Dec 19, 2017 usssa releases 2018 fastpitch rule changes. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director. What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch softball bats. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. 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. We will post info about adult and jo softball programs, umpire info and post usa softball sanctioned tournaments. Established class b travel teams are disallowed from class c tournaments.
That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Usssa bat rule change as some have heard and many have not, usssa has placed a new rule in regards to bats for the 2012 season. Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels.
Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think best fits their team. All class c tournaments will follow the general usssa rules as outlined in the latest edition of the usssa rule book, with the following exceptions or points of emphasis. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Upon submission, the test score and answers will be provided with rule references. Use of the word shet in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports.
In order to take our program to new levels and offer unique opportunities within every level. All fastpitch softball bats must have a 2 barrel diameter and must not be over 34 in length and 31 oz in weight regardless of which association you play in. This is for local georgia tournament play only, including state championships. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The intent is to provide further explanation in conjunction with the official usssa fast pitch playing rules rule book. While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november, the leadership in fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2012 usssa rulebook. Its highly recommended as a fast umpire to take this test with a closed book, to challenge your knowledge of the rules.
You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Rules clarification discuss fastpitch softball community. Each youth code asa, pony, usssa, nfhs has a variation of this rule. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c.
There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, will vary with each tournament, in all games except. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. The ball has to be live and the umpires judgment has to be that the pitcher was ready to pitch. Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. Grace period 10 minutes for the first game of the day. Viera, fl usssa has announced a new leadership structure and team for usssa fastpitch to better meet the changing needs of directors, coaches, participants and officials.
All big barrel bats must carry the usssa bat stamp or will be deemed illegal for play. Real umpires will call a strike zone that closely approximates the rule book definition. Below is the actually wording from the pertinent sections to this topic from the usssa rule book itself. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. A class c division team cannot have a class travel players on the roster. Any team playing in a usssa sanctioned tournament must be properly registered through the usssa national website. Obstruction is the act of a defensive team member which hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play or when a catcher or fielder hinders a batter unless the fielder is in possession of the ball or making an initial play on a batted ball.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. F2s feet are inside the catchers box, and he is reaching out and placing his catching hand and glove on the ground behind home. F2s feet are inside the catchers box, and he is reaching out and placing his. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. 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. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide.