It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the diamond frequently for updates and new information the nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. This change allows the runners momentum to carry him through home plate in a straight line baseline extended. Case book material is printed in smaller type than the rule language and is labeled as comment.
Now, its two separate purchases at double the price. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Video permitted rule 331 nfhs rule 331 allows use of video during games. Case book material is printed in smaller type than the rule language and is labeled as. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to.
One of those traditions involves the coachs uniform being identical to the players. There is no 3second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Players of league age 6u minimum age 3 born between september 1, 20, and. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference rule defense in fair territory at time of pitch with minimum one foot in fair territory except catcher. Beginning with the 20 season, gloves, which may be anchored with athletic tape, and even though modified, must meet the nocsae test standard at the time of manufacture, unless made of unaltered plain cloth. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and. High school today, the national voice of educationbased athletic and fine arts activities, is the newest nfhs publication. When the nfhs passed rule 331 last june, it made 2015 the first season in which high school baseball and softball coaches and players are allowed to record gamesand even have access to this footage while the game is still being played. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. The tournament committee also reserves the right in its sole discretion to impose any penalties if, in its judgment, any player, manager, coach, umpire, or other.
Of the 12 rule proposals, four were passed with only 1 having an impact on play for 2018. National baseball national coach of the year 201718. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to. A warning is not required prior to calling a technical foul.
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Organization league supplies, including rule books, supply catalog and other. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. Tournament rules and guidelines little league baseball. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. This revision in rule 1 was one of the four changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 46 meeting in indianapolis. Baseball rules news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. For basketball, the rules book and case book were combined in one app. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat. Click here for the 201920 nfhs comments on the rules 6102019. Rule changes for 2010 challenging rules clearly defined quick reference signal chart easy to read penalty summary over 150 illustrations throughout and much more. A player can go out of bounds, and return inbounds and be the first to touch the ball.
Get a lot more read 2015 baseball case book nfhs elliot hopkins pdf in soft file series category and also more other book categories. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. The new method, as a downloadable book, is not nearly as user friendly. It was extremely easy to search for what you wanted and find a list of matches in both the rules book and the case book. A runner maliciously contacting a fielder without the ball. Rule change pivot foot and pitching plate rule 6 art. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case a technical foul shall be assessed. Prior to substituting for a manager or coach who has left the. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will. The slick fourcolor, magazine format publication addresses national issues in high school activity programs as well as professional development articles for athletic directors, principals, superintendents and school board presidents.
Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. His pitching hand shall be down at his side or behind his back. Rule 2322 c continued in order to stop at or on home plate, the runner would have to run slower or begin his slide earlier which would give the defense an advantage. Rule 2211 a runner yelling at a shortstop causing him to drop a fly ball. In baseball, obstruction is when a fielder illegally hinders a baserunner running within the. Current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal. He is still held to the other elements of rule 2322 and. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs basketball officials manual mechanics changes.
C shall meet the bbcor performance standard and be so labeled. Nfhs exam answer key 2017 nfhs baseball exam part i question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. With thousands sold nationwide, this is the study book of choice for successful umpires everywhere. The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white horsehide or two strips of white cowhide tightly stitched together.
National federation of state high school associations. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. In any other case, a substitute may replace a player of his team when the ball is dead and time has been called. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. For the set position, the pitcher shall have the ball in either his gloved hand or his pitching hand. The rules of baseball differ slightly from league to league, but in general share the same basic.
Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs rule 2 including. National federation of state high school associations basketball 201517 basketball officials manual three officials mechanics. A glove is a covering for the hand having separate sections for each finger. Baseball rules book in considering the application of a particular rule.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. If there is a balk but the pitcher delivers the ball and the batter hits or runners advance, the resulting action is meaningless because the ball is dead. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. The game of baseball at the high school level is in great shape, with increased participation by the student athletes and also increased number of schools sponsoring the sport. It is vital that officials understand this rule and realize how the rule is involved in so many situations and in arriving at accurate rulings. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball.
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