T 311 2 it shall be the responsibility of the host school game manager to insure crowd and spectator control. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. It is much more than just a complicated version of the dh rule in baseball. 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. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Im not aware of any other online options for the full rules book, unless you run across an illegallyscanned copy, as its ed material. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. Rule change rule 12 team bench locations, coaching box, timeout area state associations have the ability to alter the location and length of the coaching box. The visiting team is responsible for avoidance of similarity of colors, but if there is doubt, the referee may require players of the home team to change jerseys. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow.
All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. 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. While not listed in the nfhs rules book, preventative officiating is practiced by the. 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 advance to and touch first base, second base, third base and.
Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the. It is an extremely flexible weapon in championship games. Current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal. 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. This course was developed for officials, coaches, students, administrators and anyone that is involved or. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Obr, but has adopted some of the slide rules from nfhs for play in that league nfhs rule reference obr rule reference subject nfhs rule 2,3,4,5 1. 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. Click here for the 201617 nfhs basketball rule changes.
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. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Sportsmanship celebrations around or near home plate. One of those traditions involves the coachs uniform being identical to the players.
Free online concussion course available at concussion is prevalent in many sports due to the physical nature often involved in the games. For the 2016 high school baseball season, attention is being called to. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school. Rule 1 effective january 1, 2020 the seinocsae mark is required on all baseballs that meet the nocsae standard that will be used in high school competition. He is still held to the other elements of rule 2322 and. Baseballs shall have the seinocsae mark along with the nfhs authenticating mark. Any person having questions about the interpretation of. 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. 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. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability. National federation of state high school associations. Beginning january 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of restitution bbcor performance standard, and such bats.
Manual garment penetrated by blood or other infectious. Click here for the official nfhs baseball list of umpire signals. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model. Correct 2 a batter who has received a base on balls may be first granted time before he goes to first base. Be the first to ask a question about 2017 nfhs softball rules book lists with this book. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011. 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. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information.
Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances. 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. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. In mechanigrama, the traditional end line to 28foot mark coaching box is used and legal. This book is well worth the reasonable cost and i use it almost everyday. Understanding the asanfhs dp flex rule starting lineup with dpflex, you have 10 starters, not 9. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. 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. Nfhs 2014 baseball exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. F 2322 c 41 if a runner misses any base including home plate and desires to return to touch the base, he must do so immediately. Rules reference nfhs 2012 baseball rules changes 1. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was.
Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop. Rule change rule 12 coaching box the coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court. Rule change home team jerseys rule 151b3 beginning with the 2021 season, the home team jerseys in the playpic will be illegal. The national federation of state high school associations has developed an online concussion course that is free to everyone. National federation of state high school associations baseball. This change allows the runners momentum to carry him through home plate in a straight line baseline extended. Added additional inappropriate acts by the offender that would require an immediate ejection. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Click here for the nfhs baseball comments on the rules for the 2020 season. Contains the official rules for softball and are designed to. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference.
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. Each year the baseball rules change ever so slightly. Baseball is one of the few sports where the coach is on the field and. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. 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. The maximum length of the coaching box cannot exceed 28 feet. If so and you have the nfhs group accessible your assignor may be able to do this then the rule books and case books are available in the nfhs central hub. T 4 40 if a runner slides beyond home plate and makes contact with or alters the play of the catcher, it is an illegal slide.
Intermediate penalties restriction to the benchdugout 2. The official rules maintained by major league baseball. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Correct 3 with a count of 32, the batter permits a pitch outside the strike zone to touch. Baseballs that have both marks seinocsae and nfhs authenticating mark or just the single nfhs.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Page 5 rule 112011 nfhs baseball rules rule 1 players, field and equipment section 1 positions of players art. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. 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. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook.