Nnfhs baseball rule book

The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. By enhancing baseball rule book language and the overall format, this series improves the value knowledge to the reader, while supporting the actual source of. This is a required manual for umpires and should be read by all coaches. The umpire should suggest the coach contact andor notify the state association. Of the 12 rule proposals, four were passed with only 1 having an impact on play for 2018. This change allows the runners momentum to carry him through home plate in a straight line baseline extended. More so than most sports, the rules of baseball stem from one major source. For the set position, the pitcher shall have the ball in either his gloved hand or his pitching hand. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. A warning is not required prior to calling a technical foul. My opinions and interpretations may be misguided or even completely incorrect. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4.

Hopefully you will look to more experienced resources if you have some. Differences between nfhs and official baseball rules obr. Be outside the designated dugout or bench area if not a batter, runner, on deck batter, in the coachs box or one of the nine players on defense. The definition of a foul ball in rule 2161 was expanded to be consistent with language elsewhere in the rules book. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Any questions regarding legality of a players equipment shall be resolved by the umpireinchief. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available 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.

Before starting his delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line. Can a pitcher use the modified stance under nfhs rules. The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. The 2018 nfhs baseball rules book is portable being a kindle version which enables me as a league director to have the rules book with me wherever i go and to have quick and easy access to it. Use of any object in the coachs box other than a stop watch, rule book hard copy and scorebook.

National baseball national coach of the year 201718. 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. The catcher brings his arm back to throw and makes contact with the plate umpire. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. The pitcher shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitchers plate and with his pivot foot in contact with or directly in front of and parallel to the pitchers plate. Rule 1510 while some of the text in the rules book was deleted, the remaining text reads. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Clarification of the authority of the umpireinchief as it relates to equipment.

Electronic scorebook must be used only in the bench area. The catcher shall wear, in addition to a head protector, a mask with a throat protector, bodychest protector that meets the nocsae standard effective january 1, 2020, protective cup male only, and baseball protective shin guards. Nfhs baseball rules revisions including interpretations. Plastic bracelets are jewelry and shall not be worn. Several members of team a are wearing plastic wristbands in support of a cause for one of their team members. This knowledge will go a long way in understanding the rules of the game as pertains to high school play and may contributed to a less confrontational game. So each analysis i do will simply highlight a couple of points that resonated with me more so than others. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. 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. Baseball is an interesting sport in terms of rules. In any other case, a substitute may replace a player of his team when the ball is dead and time has been called. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Before you read any farther, remember that my perspective is that of a brand new ohsaa official.

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. 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. While the certification mark is not 1 inchby1 inch, the key point is that the bat is a legal bbcor bat and does have a certification mark. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Rule change pivot foot and pitching plate rule 6 art. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground. Mar 05, 2015 so, those are my thoughts on just a couple of points of rule 1 in the nfhs baseball rule book. As an umpire it is important to keep up with all the rule changes. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs rule 2 including. His pitching hand shall be down at his side or behind his back. They were told that these bracelets are not considered jewelry. Before starting his delivery, he shall stand with his.

The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. 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. 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. Stopwatch hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Nfhs rule reference obr rule reference subject nfhs rule 2,3,4,5 1. 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. Thoughts on rule 1 of the nfhs baseball rule book the. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. A nocsae standard has been developed to protect the.

Sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. A legal slide can either be feet first or head first. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. Pitcher steps off rubber and throws ball into dead ball territory. 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. Current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal. Must have no more than a negative three ratio between weight and length a 36 bat must weigh at least 33 ounces. He is still held to the other elements of rule 2322 and. Rule 2322c a runner may legally slide past home plate, even if he makes contact with a fielder or alters the play of the fielder, provided the slide meets all other provisions of the sliding rules and he does not initiate malicious contact.

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. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. 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. Obr regulations have been adapted at the youth level all the way to.

The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. It would be impossible to cover everything in this book. The position of his feet determine whether he will pitch from the windup or the set position. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. National federation of state high school associations. On the first pitch of the atbat, the runner on first base attempts to steal second base. Contains the official rule s for basebal l and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Today i will focus on a couple aspects of rule 1 of the nfhs rule book.