This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. 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. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. Viera, fl october 9, 2017 usssa is kicking off breast cancer awareness month by starting a month long campaign to help raise awareness this october.
Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. If your fastpitch softball league is governed by a different body, the chances are that if your bat bears the approval of either asa or usssa, it will be legal in your league. 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. A current bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014. Even if a bat with the new mark passes the tests in the lab, the bat model may still be removed from usssa play if it proves to be one which exceeds the bpf limit during actual play without showing dramatic damage. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1. Umpires will work to settle all problems on the filed. The slow pitch pitching motion in asa softball starts in the same way as the fast pitch delivery, with at least one foot on the pitching rubber. The pitcher in slow pitch softball is allowed to step forward, sideways or even backward as he delivers the. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs.
Usabat vs usssa bat home run derby easton ghost x comparison. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. 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. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch. If a game has to end for any reason before the current inning has been completed, and at least 3. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules okie fastpitch, llc. However, it is always a good idea to check with your leagues website or director for specific rules, regulations, and lists of approved bats. 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. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance.
If the game is called because of darkness, bad weather, etc. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Teams may start with 8 players, but 3 must be women. Our first usssa spotlight this month features usssa pride standout and threetime national professional fastpitch player of the year, kelly kretschman. Usssa rule book usssa united states specialty sports. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. Dec 19, 2017 usssa releases 2018 fastpitch rule changes. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Protests will be allowed for age and rule interpretations only. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. Revisedspring 2017 3teams each team must be comprised of at least 12 players with no maximum number of players. Even protests are addressed in the usssa fast pitch rule book.
Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball community. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. 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. The pitch release point must come from lower than the hip, and the motion must be continuous. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. Protests must be declared to the plate umpire before the next pitch following the dispute.
The new bat standards went into effect 1114 since january 1, 2014, all bats must have the new usssa 1. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition note. Withdrawn andor noncompliant bat models added 22520. Bbcor vs usssa home run derby with the 2020 easton maxum 360 the baseball bat bros duration. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. 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.
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