2013 usssa slow pitch rule book 2017

However, in 1998, usssa rebranded the name to united states specialty sports association, because it expanded into other sports, including youth girls fastpitch, boys. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play. Beginning with the 2005 season, there will be three balls available for usssa slow pitch play. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for play. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 umpire test the on deck batter. The left fielder runs over to catch it right before the foul pole. I pitch count limitations usssa pitch count 30 rule 7. Ramsey college scholarship award is reserved for high school students and usssa athletes or youth sports officials. From the start, the usssa playing rules were identified with 65foot base paths and 300foot fences. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Your state or area umpireinchief will be able to give you those guidelines.

Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Although many rule changes have been made over the years, the original 65foot base path was the key. The selection of the usssa softball rule book on the usssa softball rule book and stressful roles to play in the usssa softball rule book but normal to have softball trainings, on the usssa softball rule book, so she had small hands. 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. Thus she was fascinated by the usssa softball rule book if he or she wants to achieve.

Playing rules not found in usssa rule book 2018 slow pitch youth rule book and by laws. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. In the near future we will have available an on line umpire case, mechanics, signals and positioning manual. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association.

As you will see, there are no mechanics online at this time. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Runners on 1st and 2nd and a long fly ball down the left field line. The pitched ball must arc at least 3 feet after leaving the pitchers hand and before it passes any part of home plate. Usssa has always been respected for making changes to improve slow. Travel money for mens nits bcd classes only slow pitch points incentive. Get the best deals on demarini slowpitch softball bats when you shop the largest online selection at. Resmondorddh autoall insprizzieaston wins 2018 major world series. Coach pitch and machine pitch of the present usssa edition of the rule book will not be played in georgia. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and.

The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. A authorized bat manufacturers shall have the usssa compliance mark located on the bat. Listed below are the answers to the slow pitch umpire test. Also, until this answer sheet is completely updated, some page numbers and rule numbers may be inaccurate.

It was the first separate rule book for slow pitch softball ever published. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. He has also officiated for fast pitch, basketball and flag football. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. A blast from the past 20 usssa dudley championship first two innings laservision vs resmondo. Softball canada does not currently have its own bat certification program, but. Dec 11, 2018 slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at least six feet off the ground, but no more than 12 feet. A runner may leave the base when the ball crosses the plate. 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. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Usssa is currently awarding scholarships in slow pitch softball, fast pitch softball, baseball, and basketball.

Revisedspring 2017 1coed softball rules and regulations field of play. I played in a league in which the ballstrike was called based on the angle in which the ball crossed your shoulder. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. United states specialty sports association wikipedia.

Enter division gate fee entry fee entry fee by check gate fee other fee last day to enter start date stature games guaranteed max entries teams entered approved entries. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book my fellow umpires, welcome to the 2018 slow pitch case book. All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. An association needs to be progressive and thorough to make sure that their rules are evolving with the game, said jeremy mcdowell, executive vicepresident for usssa fastpitch. Usssa pitch ceiling and floor softball forum slow pitch. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas.

Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. Mixed roster rules have been spelled out a little better. For a complete and current listing of the ncaa softball rules committee. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. The rule book is being updated and will include conference rules. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. The elite 400 compression, 44 cor and the majors 300 compression, 40 cor. How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school duration. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.

Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. Utrip umps normally wont call anything over head high a strike because the batters stand up in the box and if it hits the plate its a ball, so its virtually impossible to throw a pitch that hits 10 in the middle and crosses below the back shoulder without hitting the plate. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u. Click here for the 2020 clovis usssa tournament scheduleentry form proudly sanctioning these great tournaments in 2020 deadlines no exceptions will be 5. Is the strike called in relation to your body position or where in relation to where the ball hits the plate. If a runner leaves before the ball crosses the plate the runner will be called out. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. New zealand are the current mens world champions, having won the title in 20. Usssa abusemolestation policy usssa will not tolerate the abusemolestation of any minor participant at a usssa sanctioned activity. Please remember there may be additional areas in the rule book than those noted below that pertain to each situation. Originally usssa stood for united states slowpitch softball association. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.

No more offensive ejection in any e program vote was 90. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. Usssa rule book usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. The team at breaks down the usssa and nsa slow pitch softball bat rules. All programs will use 11 usssa approved softballs, except boys and up in boys and mixed.

Competitive slow pitch player, hobbs, breaks down the 20 asa bat standards in slow pitch softball. The short handed rule will be allowed in youth slow pitch when an injury has occurred to either an offensive batterrunner or a defensive player. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Runners starting at first base or second base are entitled to steal one base per pitch with the liability to be put out. Usssa sanctions athletic events in which it provides rules for play and a tournament structure that leads to end of season tournament opportunities for teams that register to participate in usssa sanctioned activities that. In all age groups, base stealing is allowed under the following rules.

Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Softball approved bat list and has an asa 2000, asa 2004 or asa 20. Aug 26, 2015 2015 asa usa softball team usa and usa future stars amateur softball. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website.

Now, i think i know the answer, but please confirm. This will ensure we have good contact information for. In the 20 usssa slow pitch softball rules pg 35 under rule 6. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Below you will find a list of discussions in the usssa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas.