Click here for the 201920 nfhs comments on the rules 6102019. The recommended lineup card format allows for tracking substitutes and reentry rules. The rules differences shown on the next several pages are the major differences between nfhs and obr rules. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one short page, i intially expanded this umpiring aid some time ago by adding rule excerpts to the simple list to assist high school umpires working baseball under the obr. Dh shall be listed immediately above the player he is batting for. There were 12 rule change proposals facing the committee this year, the least number in over six years. The meetings listed below are updated instantly whenever the chapter secretary sets up or.
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. Click here for the nfhs baseball comments on the rules for the 2020 season. Strongly recommends that the lineup card be presented on a 5 x 7 cardstock style. There is also an ebook version availalbe for purchase. This book has large print and is laid out where it is easy to follow and where i can highlight and make notes on important topics. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 6 art. Nfhsll rules differences 2010 northern coast officials. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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 among studentathletes of high. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size.
Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale. If all runners including the batterrunner advance at least one base, balk is nullified, runners liable to be put out. If used, lettering with school name, schools nickname, school logo, players name and or abbreviation of the official school name shall be placed horizontally on the jersey. 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 for rules. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted.
Developed a threestep process when administering disciplinary action to a players or coaches for inappropriate behavior on the bench and in the field. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. The rules change will result in greater consistency in. The position of his feet determine whether he will pitch from the windup or the set position. High school baseball rule nfhs free pdf file sharing. 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. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The other method is that that any one of the starting defensive players can be their own dh in effect having two positions within the confines. A player who has been rendered apparently unconscious during the game may resume. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor.
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. 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 softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. A team captain may provide the plate umpire with the teams lineup card. Each year the baseball rules change ever so slightly. The batter comes to the plate in the first inning with a wrapping on the knob on his bat. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets billy martin. Piaa basketball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Use of nonapproved interpretations or rulings that are contradictory to nfhs rules as written can confuse students, coaches, umpires and fans.
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. Rule change bench and field conduct 331 penalty continued the game official has the obligation to administer the rules of the game and to judiciously address any coachs or players behavior that is not consistent with those rules. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. 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 maximize the flow of the. This book is well worth the reasonable cost and i use it almost everyday. Osaa baseball rules clinic january 25, 20 1 national federation of state high school associations 20 nfhs baseball rules changes take part. The dh can be listed as the tenth starter replacing one of the other nine players when it is their turn to bat. The other method is that that any one of the starting defensive players can be their own dh in effect having two. Effective immediately march 26, 2012 and until further notice, the reebok vector tls 33 length bat should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a.
For the 2018 rockville tournament rules for the intramural divisions, click here. Pdf versions also available in spanish and chinese. Rule 2211 a runner yelling at a shortstop causing him to drop a fly ball. Hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Elliot hopkins, nfhs baseball rules editor and national rules interpreter. Clarification of permitted items in the coachs box.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. 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. As an umpire it is important to keep up with all the rule changes. Add the word not in the last sentence as noted below. If there is a balk to the base and the ball is thrown to a base, ball remains alive. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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 among. We have been receiving some calls about the compliancy of baseballs with the nocsaesei performance standard mark that do not match the image that is depicted in the nfhs baseball rules book or other nfhs publications. A runner maliciously contacting a fielder without the ball.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. National federation of state high school associations baseball. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers.
A defensive team conference is a little more involved because of the pitching position, which changes more often. Nfhs baseball rules in black and white jim bettencourt. The panel in the shoulder area of the jersey on the back. Baseball rules interpretations 2014 by on july 17, 2014baseball share publishers note. Baseball committee requested change back to pre 20 format. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Baseball manual university interscholastic league uil. A team is allowed one conference per inning while on offense. 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. Clarified when a base runner can slide through home plate in a straight line. A warning is not required prior to calling a technical foul. On defense the coach or a nonplaying assistant coach is allowed three conferences per game and, if there are extra innings, he gets one and only one conference per.
Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. 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. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Nfhs and official baseball rules obr obr is used by most youth sports baseball leagues ponycolt, little league, babe ruth, american legion as well as most adult baseball leagues. Rules 344 uniforms identifying names shall adhere to the following. 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. For the 2018 obgc labor day tournament rulebook, click here. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Click here for the official nfhs baseball list of umpire signals. 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. Baseball south carolina independent school association.
National federation of state high school associations. Clarified when a coachassisted runner is declared out. 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. Differences between nfhs and official baseball rules obr. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop. A fielder is considered to be in fair territory if at least one foot is touching fair.
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