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. Hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. 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 varsity competition. Clarification of permitted items in the coachs box. Click here for the official nfhs baseball list of umpire signals. My opinions and interpretations may be misguided or even completely incorrect. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Rules reference nfhs 2015 baseball rules changes 151 other rule affected. Serves as the preeminent authority on competition rules for educationbased interscholastic activity programs.
Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. Before starting the delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitchers plate a nd with his. With high school being such a crucial time in an athletes development, the ability to watch plays immediately after they occur allows baseball. Items in addition to those listed in the section on rules and regulations as applied to all cif approved sports. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student.
The balk rule in major league baseball was introduced in the softball strength training manual. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing. The position of his feet determine whether he will pitch from the windup or the set position. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. The recommended lineup card format allows for tracking substitutes and reentry rules. According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, there are. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Click here for the nfhs baseball comments on the rules for the 2020 season. For 2015 the obr book was completely revised and reorganized. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Elliot hopkins, theresia wynns indianapolis, in july 7, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 6 art. A team captain may provide the plate umpire with the teams lineup card. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook.
Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Thoughts on rule 1 of the nfhs baseball rule book the. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from the state. This is an advanced routine to be used only after you have progressed from the advanced general conditioning routine and only after you have perfected your exercise techniques. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. 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. Before you read any farther, remember that my perspective is that of a brand new ohsaa official. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook.
Today i will focus on a couple aspects of rule 1 of the nfhs rule book. Points of emphasis developed by the baseball rules committee for the 2016 season are as follows. Nfhs procedures for hosting tournaments with nonbordering states pdf. Elliot hopkins, theresia wynns indianapolis, in july 7, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. Beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or. Rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers. 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. Requests for rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the osaa. National federation of state high school associations baseball. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate. It is mandatory for ondeck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, playersstudents in the coaches boxes as well as nonadult batball shaggers to wear a batting. A team cannot have a fielder, in the game, throw a baseball for the purpose of warming up as a pitcher, during a defensive conference or a 2014 nfhs baseball rules interpretations. It is mandatory for ondeck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, playersstudents in the coaches boxes as well as nonadult batball shaggers to wear a batting helmet that has a nonglare or mirrorlike surface that.
The catcher shall wear a body protector, baseballsoftball protective shin guards, and a protective cup male. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who. Please note that a representative of your local association is required to attend the meeting in order for your officials to be eligible for state championship assignments. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools.
Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. Facilities because facilities used for high school athletics come in many shapes, sizes. Nfhs baseball rules revisions including interpretations. The appropriate uniform as designated by the nfhs rule book for that sport. The white book is on line constitution and bylaws sports specific procedures appendix b contest brackets appendix f fine schedule dates of online rules clinic. According to the 2015 nfhs baseball rule changes list, rule 331 will add to the evolution of the game and enhance the educational ability for a coach to provide realtime instruction to the players. Strongly recommends that the lineup card be presented on a 5 x 7 cardstock style. Promotes fair play and seeks to minimize risk for student participants through the adoption of national competition rules and delivery of programs and services. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. News release rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball for immediate release contact.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and. National federation of state high school associations. Arbitersports baseball 2019 nfhs baseball preseason guide. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing interference. This code of rules governs the playing of baseball games by professional teams of major. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Gulf coast athletic conference ms basketball rules. Dh shall be listed immediately above the player he is batting for. Points of emphasis are developed by nfhs rules committees and should receive special focus and attention by officials, coaches, players, fans and other leaders within the high school setting. Hopefully you will look to more experienced resources if you have some. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever called upon. Sunshine athletic conference middle school basketball rules. A player who has been rendered apparently unconscious during the game may resume. 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.
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