The rules are not meant to hinder or restrict play but rather to guide the game so that it is played fairly without one team gaining a n unfair advantage over the other. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. After december 31, 2012, bats will be legal for usssa sanctioned play only. If a team is reduced to 6 players, a forfeit will be called. Males must be at least 60 years old females must be at least 50 during the calendar year of participation e. If the pitch does not meet these requirements, an illegal pitch shall be called. The thread shall be in either flat seam or concealed stitch type which gives a flat surface. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and female batters with the 11 ball. The rules are not meant to hinder or restrict play but rather to guide the game so that it. Asausa softball mens d southern championship youtube. Rules and regulations on the bats in slow pitch softball. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
Commission and must be stamped with the isf fast pitch or slow pitch. Slowpitch basic rules my business wood bat softball for. These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online. Have a 9run limit per inning, except for the final inning of the game in which each team may score unlimited runs. Rules will govern league play with certain exceptions set forth in these rules. Equipment standards commission and must be stamped with the isf fast pitch or slow pitch approved mark adopted and approved by the equipment standards commission. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Starting with one strike and one ball and one foul ball a. A fourth discipline, singlestick, appeared in the 1904 olympics but was dropped after that, and is not a part of modern fencing. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states.
This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and. For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Usa softball of connecticut is an affiliation of usa softball and one of 67 state and metro associations in the united states of america.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Whether it is 8under fast pitch league play on tuesday night or the mens slow pitch 65over championship, usa softball has a place and skill level for everyone to play. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Participants in the tustin adult softball league are requested to be mindful of. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. Like i said before, i would love to see the 3 pitch rule come back in 10 man. The nfhs rule is the same as the asa rule in this case. Softball rules mens, womens, and coed asa slow pitch softball rules will be used with the following exceptions. Wbsc softball slow pitch umpire manual introduction rules are written for the players, managers, umpires and fans. The usa softball of metro detroit coverage area includes the counties of oakland, wayne, macomb, and livingston.
Pitch and the bat must also appear on the asa approved softball bat list. States specialty sports association usssa slow pitch softball rules will be used for all intramural games for. All changes below are effective january 1, 2012 unless otherwise noted. The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official slow pitch softball must be clearly printed on the ball.
All sooh softball games and tournaments should run according to amateur softball association asa rules except when there is a conflict with the official special olympics sports rules or when sooh adaptive rules are. Rule for california and that portion of florida not including the. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. Any player may wear a glove, but only the catcher and first baseman may use mitts. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics 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. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. This does not apply to mens master and seniors play. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Base stealing is legal in adult mens slow pitch and womens open slow pitch. Southern california usa softball team qualifying procedure slow pitch program.
Intramural softball shall be governed by the official asa slow pitch softball rules with the following exceptions. Below are basic slow pitch rules wood bat or aluminum bat. In 2012 the heads of the international softball and baseball federations. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified only, as shown below and must not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list with 2000 or 2004 certification mark. The league is comprised of over 500 players which makes lbhfp one of the largest asa leagues in southern california. Wbsc softball umpire manual slow pitch may 1, 2017 5 introduction rules are written for the players, managers, umpires and fans. The following rules shall govern all team and leagues under the jurisdiction of the napa parks and recreation department. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Official asa slow pitch rules will be used with the following exceptions. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats.
The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of.
The rules the ncaa softball rules committee is responsible for formulating the official playing rules for the sport and establishing specifications for its equipment it establishes guidelines, specifications and maximumminimum performance restrictions it considers consistent with the integrity of the game. Coralville creekside ballpark coralville creekside ballpark, 3550 340th st, coralville, ia 52241 3 lighted fields. Amateur softball association of america asa asa senior slow pitch softball rules shall apply except as modified herein. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. For slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. Although slow pitch was present at the 1933 worlds fair, the main course of action taken was to lengthen the pitching distance. 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. All changes below are effective january 1, 2012 unless otherwise.
Some hitters care about their bats length while others focus. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships c ode of e thics 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. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Womens slow pitch will have a maximum fence distance of 300 feet. Time limit for all games will be 60 minutes or 6 innings.
The rules presented for gsc slow pitch softball are not meant to be complete. In the most common type, slowpitch softball, the ball, which can measure. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Allows for complexes that hold men and women national championships on the same fields more flexibility when assigning games. 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. May, 2009 asa slow pitch softball rules, does an umpire have to make a verbal illegal call on a illegal pitch and if so what has to be said. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies.
Weve always heard ties favor the runner or one plus one on an overthrow out of play. Long beach heartwell fastpitch is an asa amateur softball association girls softball league based out of long beach, ca. Even among players of the same size, for example, some are more comfortable with a heavier bat while others prefer a lighter bat. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Usa softball certified equipment information bat tester information can be found at. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere. There are rules for the offense and rules for the defense. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. Where all members agree, via participation, to adhere to both the rules set forth in the rule. Slow pitch, mens coed, mens masters slow pitch and junior olympic boys slow pitch, with the exception of seniors.
Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. Asa modified pitching rules slowpitch softball forums. Adult mens slowpitch softball usa softball of southern. If a situation arises that is not explicitly covered by either the general rules or the rules for slow pitch softball, the official softball playing rules for. At the asa council meeting in november 2012, the asa council voted to change the ball used in slow. Stealing is permitted as long as the runner does not leave the base until the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. Slow pitch asa senior softball resulted in 55 bats justbats. Mens a teams are required to participate in at least one 1 usa softball 2k event to be eligible to attending the usa softball a national championships. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the. Mens adult slow pitch only except seniors shall have a base.
Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to slow pitch under sport. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. May 28, 2012 what stance should i use in slowpitch softball. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Nirsa slow pitch softball rules book 2nd edition nirsa on. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball. 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. A bat can be a highly personal item to a baseball or softball player. Its really simple, follow the 10 man rules when playing 10 man and you will never get called illegal and you dont have to worry about the umpires. The batter has the option of taking the pitch for an automatic ball or swinging at the pitch.
Click here for the nonlinear bat compression thresholds pdf as of 3252020 for more. Adult slow pitch softball league rules it is the goal of our department to provide programs that encourage sportsmanship, respect and fun. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. It is not the intent to slow down the game but to teach the girls how to pitch properly ilinch circumference asa certified softball, provided by home team.
Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. The next opportunity for any major changes to the playing rules will not be until 2012. All the same, on a serious note, asa coed softball is a very innovative and intelligent endeavor by the amateur softball association asa, usa. Adult mens slow pitch and male players in adult coed slow pitch will use the 30,5 cm 12 ball with either cor. Usssa rules will be followed unless otherwise stated.
If the pitch is swung at, the illegal pitch is ignored. How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school duration. Usa softball conducts youth and adult softball in every state and virtually every city in the united states. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Usa softball of metro detroit is an affiliation of the usa softball and one of 67 metrostate associations in the united states. Slow pitch achieved formal recognition in 1953 when it was added to the program of the amateur softball association, and within a decade had surpassed fast pitch. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability.
Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. All players must show their uga id before every game in order to participate. A legal pitch must arc higher than the batters head and may not exceed 16. Slowpitch softball is our largest sport with over 200 teams annually, playing in coed, mens, mary meeker internet trends 2012. Allgrass field rules allgrass fields have an artificial mat in the home plate area i. The set of rules are the same for men and women, giving both a chance to play at par with each other. States under the amateur softball association of america, or asa rules. Effective summer 2012 mens leagues will be allowed to use two piece single.