A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. Fielders cannot block the base if they do not have. The ball was overthrown and went out of play before the runner was even able to tag up on first base. The double base will be treated as one large base on the initial play at all times per the 2006 asa rules book. Girls fastpitch softball rules for base running sportsrec. The rules of fastpitch softball govern all areas of the game, including base runners. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The base the base must be rectangular, with two sides not less than 14 inches and not more than 15 inches, and the other two sides. This will be corrected in the 2017 asausa softball rule book to read. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. If a csfp rule does not cover a situation, asa rules will apply. The 2004 rule book has a section stating that on a play from foul territory that f3 may use the orange part of the base. D ead center is an imaginary line extending from home plate through second base and into the outfield to the end of the playing field. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance.
Remember that anytime a batter is hit, it is always a dead ball. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch national does not dictate. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or. Asa slow pitch rules apply except as modified herein. The official forum collision at safety bag asa rule. All eligible players on the roster must be in the batting lineup. A contest will end after a team at the short end of the 15run rule has completed their fifth at bat. Fair batted balls lodging in, rolling under, going through andor bouncing over fences are ground rule doublesi. All teams must be comprised of players selected by draft from their home.
Coaches will not be required to remain in the dugout unless an umpire has restricted them. The table of contents, where rules are found, and the index, a key word and subject matter indicator to the rules, are for reference and do not form part of the rules. The three foot line is drawn outside of and parallel to the first base foul line starting at the outside corner of first base and extending halfway toward home plate. League rules and conditions of play are discussed and scmaf rule. Please be sure to have a current asa rule book along with these supplemental. Either player can use either side of the base to lead off from, tag up, or complete a put out.
Balls lodging in trees are dead and remains dead when so declared by the umpire, and unless otherwise stated, asa rules apply. Double first base rule from 2017 little league baseball. Most of the exceptions cover the typical plays you see at first base, with a fielder standing at the base. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or paper. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. F3 recovers in time to grab ball in barehand and place ball in hand on the orange part of 1st base prior to b1 reaching the base. Batter hits the ball, catcher fields it and throws to 1b who makes the out on the wrong orange bag. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Venice senior softball rule book venice, florida senior softball.
Allows for more defensive plays in our upper classifications of mens slow pitch. Batter swings at the first three pitches and fails to put the ball into play. Should the courtesy runner be on base and is entered as a substitute, the. Running on a base hit to the outfield runner may touch the red or white part or 3. The use of a double base at first base is required beginning in spring 2004. Asa proam rules of competition apply to all levels of asa federation competition unless modified below. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base. The base distance for mens class a and class b slow pitch classification shall be 70 feet. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. If a play is made on the batterrunner and the runner touches only the white portion, the defense can appeal the runner until she returns and the runner will be.
According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner. Umpires and managers must try to keep the game moving. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. I think you are right too, blue didnt see it that way, probably thinking of the home to first rule. The runner on first was almost to second by the time the ball was caught and so the center fielder threw the ball to first to get the runner tagging up.
The double base half of the base is white over fair territory and half of the base over foul territory is a contrasting color. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and state championships. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. This base is 15 by 30 inches and made of canvas or other suitable material. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention. And 2 must be included on a list of approved bat models published by the asa or 3 must in the sole. Standard asa rules also say that after the intial play on a batter runner, the double base becomes one big base. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. Double base question page 2 discuss fastpitch softball.
When a thrown ball or fair batted ball strikes an umpire. Team rosters including names of all known players must be submitted to the league by june 1, 2009. Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. If the throw is high and the defense has the opportunity to jump straight up and come back down on the white base, they logically shouldnt be rewarded with an out if they kick one foot out to the colored base and miss the white base. By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The umpire rules that b1 is safe due to f3 touching orange part of base and not the white part. If the base runner uses the orange portion at any time after the first attempt at. There are all sorts of amendments and exceptions to the double base rule the rule itself is almost an entire page long in the rule book.
The appendices and effects form part of the rule s in which they are cited and have the same force and effect as the rule itself. Im going to start working on asa s in the near future and was wondering what the best book to read so that i can study up on how everything works. Girls fastpitch softball is a popular high school and recreational sport across the united states. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The binghamton ny softball leagues also follow asa rules. Such that no more than two 2 outfielders are located on either side of dead center of the field. Batted ball goes to 3b who attempts to tag the runner going from 2nd to 3rd. A double base will be used at first base as described in the s. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. When the ball bounces over the fence is defined in the rule book. The intent of the double base rule is for player safety by reducing the chance of collisions. Coed sp no outs in the 3rd inning b1 a female hits a double to left field. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences.
An example of a ground rule double is the ball getting stuck in the ivy at wrigley field. Unless otherwise stated, all fences are per asa rules. When a base is dislodged while base runners are progressing around the bases. 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. A double first base will be used for safety purposes. A ground rule double is a double that is awarded due to a unique to a particular park or grounds hence the term.
If a play is made on the batterrunner and the runner touches only the white portion, the defense can appeal the runner until she returns and the runner will be ruled out. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all baserunners including the batterrunner, as a result of the ball leaving play after being hit fairly and leaving the field under a condition of the ground rules in effect at the field where the game is being played. For example, a catcher can be called for obstruction if the catchers glove makes contact with the hitters bat or when a defensive player doesnt have possession of the ball and blocks a base or base path. The 8u rules are identical to the asa 10u fast pitch rules except as specifically modified by the published 8u rules. Ive done a lot of research but found nothing on point. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Double base question discuss fastpitch softball community.
The myths were originally posted by jim booth eteamz baseball rules expert and the rules were written by asa. The esfpl abides by the official asa usa softball rules unless otherwise described and defined in this document. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. English 2018 2021 slow pitch softball playing rules a4.