The baseball rulebook of the national collegiate athletic association ncaa, aside from. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball for immediate release contact. Points of emphasis are developed by nfhs rules committees and should receive special focus and attention by officials, coaches, players. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. Official rules of baseball canadian content cc3 official rules of baseball canadian content 1. Field and cross country rules book 2016 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2016 17 nfhs volleyball rules book fantasy football 2016. A defensive team conference is a little more involved because of the pitching position, which changes more often. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. The rules differences shown on the next several pages are the major differences between nfhs and obr rules. Just found out that i may be assigned to a crew regularly working in a league using nfhs rules this fall. The umpire shall warn the offender unless the offense is judged to be major, in which case an ejection shall occur.
After the game i showed him the rule book and he was pretty defensive. The official baseball rules govern all professional play in the united states and canada, including the world baseball classic. 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. 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. Should technology aid performances in high school sports. The rules of baseball differ slightly from league to league, but in general share the same basic. The complete rules are published as the official baseball rules at, the official web site of major league baseball in the united states and canada. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. There are several major rules, which differ only slightly. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation.
Aug 26, 2016 just found out that i may be assigned to a crew regularly working in a league using nfhs rules this fall. 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 game. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016. This book has large print and is laid out where it is easy to follow and where.
Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Also, included in the power point are the new points of emphasis and any editorial revisions. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. National federation of state high school associations. Baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within the canadian. In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. This book is well worth the reasonable cost and i use it almost everyday. Beginning with the 2016 season, umpires will be required to issue a warning to coaches before restriction to the benchdugout or ejecting them as part of a new penalty progression to promote preventive officiating. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump. Elliot hopkins, theresia wynns indianapolis, in july 18, 2014 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Head protector, a mask with a throat protector that meets the nocsae standard, body protector, protective cup male only and baseball protective shinguards. Skull cap, a mask with a throat protector, body protector, protective cup and baseball protective shinguards. The essential guide to the 2016 nfl and college football seasons 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs.
The revision to rule 331 penalty was one of two changes recommended by the nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 7. Nfhs 2016 rule on catches mask high school baseball web. Sportsmanship celebrations around or near home plate. Rules reference nfhs 2016baseball rules changes, rationale. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of softball for the youth of our nation. Hit by pitch, not so simple baseball rules academy. Differences between nfhs and official baseball rules obr. For more information about nfhs baseball rules, visit. Baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within. Age categories baseball canada 11u mosquito 11 years old and younger who do not reach their 12th birthday during the current calendar year. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. 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.
In games played under the official baseball rules that govern professional play in the united states and canada, a balk. Official nfhs rules archive baseball rules academy. Most of these violations involve a pitcher pretending to pitch when he has no intention of doing so. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the. When a batter is hit by a pitch it is usually an easy call for the home plate umpire. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially. Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game. Prep baseball report and the onsite tournament director reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. Three baseball bats that have bbcor certification, and would have been legal for use this year have been decertified by the ncaa, and therefore are no longer legal at the high school level. Intermediate penalties restriction to the benchdugout 2. 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. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook.
As an umpire it is important to keep up with all the rule changes. Where there is a change to the official rules of baseball, the change will not take effect until it is approved by the board of directors. Anyone interested in interscholastic baseball rules and their annual changes will find this. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed.
Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school. The nfhs baseball rules power point provides a comprehensive explanation of the recent nfhs baseball rule changes as well as the rationale for each change. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. 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 discuss rules change. Order a nfhs baseball rules book from the osaa corner store or. Nfhs baseball rules proper catchers equipment because of the. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. Canada that are contiguous to ohio regardless of distance to travel. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to. 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. Nfhs rules will be enforced with the following exceptions.
Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Field and cross country rules book 2016 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 201617 nfhs volleyball rules book fantasy football 2016. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. Official rules of baseball canadian content cc1 official rules of baseball canadian content baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within the canadian content section. In addition to the two rules changes, the baseball rules committee approved three points of emphasis for the 2016 season. Cms baseball bat standards for 201415 current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal. But what happens if the batter is not in the batters box. Eastern time 2017 nfhs football rule change proposal form due november 1, 2016 2017 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2022, 2017 indianapolis, in 2017 nfhs football rules online state interpreters meeting. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system.
Contains the official rules for basketball and are desi. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. 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. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. In baseball, a pitcher can commit a number of illegal motions or actions that constitute a balk. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Each year the baseball rules change ever so slightly. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 810 meeting in indianapolis. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content.
To all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. 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. Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game baseball 2016 baseball softball softball 2016 rule 1 rule ref rule ref rule 1. Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 2016. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will forward it to the nfhs. Added additional inappropriate acts by the offender that would require an immediate ejection. The committees recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. Taso beaumont baseball officials it has come to our attention that some schools continue to try and let their catchers wear the skull cap and mask combination when behind the plate during a game or in the bullpen while warming up pitchers. Baseball national federation of state high school associations.
Differences between 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 the rules differences shown on the next several pages are the major differences between nfhs and obr rules. Eight nfhs softball official rules books, casebooks. The complete rules are published as the official baseball rules at, the official web site of major league baseball in the. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. An important message to all ohsaa officials who hold both a baseball and.
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