Rule 3-5-3 -- New language defines what is permissible attire for coaches during a game. But they do lay out scenarios where the defense may use the colored bag and the offense the white one. Batter-runner steps backward toward home plate. Too often, base umpires give soft signals and quiet calls on bang-bang plays. The banning of beads could also be interpreted as adversely affecting ones cultural background., Rule 3-2-5c, now in its revised state, states: Head coverings worn for religious reasons must be made of non-abrasive, soft materials and must fit securely so that it is unlikely to come off during play. Ruling 2: In NFHS and USA Softball, the runner is not out for abandonment since she did not leave live-ball territory. In this situation, the batter is not out if the infielder permits the fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight to drop untouched to the ground, except when the infield fly rule (. BASES, PLATESRULE 1-2-1 Bases may be designed to disengage from their anchor system. four bases (home) if a fair ball goes over a fence in flight or hits a foul pole above the fence, or is prevented from going over by being touched by a spectator, or is touched by an illegal glove/mitt or detached player equipment which is thrown, tossed, kicked or held by a fielder; three bases if a batted ball (other than in item a) is touched by an illegal glove or mitt, or by detached player equipment which is thrown, tossed, kicked or held by a fielder, provided the ball when touched is on or over fair ground, or is a fair ball while on or over foul ground, or is over foul ground in a situation such that it might become a fair ball; two bases if a fair batted or thrown ball becomes dead because of bouncing over or passing through a fence, or lodges in a defensive players or umpires equipment or uniform; or if a live thrown ball: including a pitch, is touched by an illegal glove or mitt, or by detached player equipment which is thrown, tossed, kicked or held by a fielder; or, goes into a stand for spectators, dugout or players bench or over or through or lodges in a fence and it is not thrown by a pitcher from his plate as in. The OHSAA . 8-2-2A returning runner shall retouch the bases in reverse order. ASA has done a good job of covering all of the possible "what if's" in their double first base rules. The rule does not cover throws being made other than toward first base. a. There should be a line painted or chalked on the field indicating the 45-foot point. does not retouch his base before a fielder tags him out or holds the ball while touching such base after any situation (. No runner may be forced out if a runner who follows him in the batting order is first put out (including a batter-runner who is out for an infield fly). The NFHS Baseball Rules Committee, in its June meeting, also created five points of emphasis for the 2022 spring high school baseball season. PDF 2021-22 NFHS Sport Rules PowerPoint - Amazon Web Services, Inc. Play 1: With R1 on first and one out, B3 hits a ground ball to second base. PDF 2022 Major Rule Difference between USA Softball, NCAA and NFHS Rev 3/24 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In fact, a careful reading of the NFHS running lane rule reveals that it does not specify which fielder is affected by the batter-runners violation. This new mark will begin to be seen in 2020 and beyond. Obstruction of the batter is ignored if the batter-runner reaches first and all other runners advance at least one base. This needs to be shouted from the rooftops. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We won't send you spam. The point at which many people finally realized that Sam Holbrook got the running lane interference correct was when they saw the slow-mo of the fielder trying to make the play at first base. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 8-3-5An award is from the base determined as follows: When a runner, who is returning to touch a base after a batted ball has been caught is prevented from doing so because a thrown live ball has become dead (5-1-1g), his award shall be from the base he occupied at the time of the pitch. PDF 2022 Nfhs Softball Rules Interpretations MDY4NWIyNzk0ZGJkYzE4MDg0YjI2NTk5YzRhYjFmNTYxYzJhNWM1ZGMwZWZi any runner or retired runner interferes (. 8-2-2 A returning runner shall retouch the bases in reverse order. Scoring bunt that stays fair and bunt to get runner home, The CWS shows bulletspin--rewriting the book on movement pitches. Head coverings worn for medical reasons require state association approval." <b>Awarded Bases - Three-Foot Lane When there is a base-on-ball award, the batter-runner is required to use the 3-foot running lane. does not legally slide and causes illegal contact and/or illegally alters the actions of a fielder in the immediate act of making a play, or on a force play, does not slide in a direct line between the bases; or. Then watch to see where the batter-runners feet are landing. And while we will always strive to keep kids safe and keep games being played the way they were designed to be played, we do want to recognize the importance of a young persons identity.. SITUATION 1: In the bottom of the first inning, a spectator becomes unruly and begins shouting obscene language at the players and umpires. ZjIyMjhmM2NlNTc4ZmMzYjcyZDM1ODVkOGRlY2EwNTE3ODQ3ZTA4NjczMDJl Softball Rules Interpretations - 2023 - NFHS Jun 19, 2019 #2 W WVSteven Jan 27, 2019 141 28 Home plate ump rules catcher obstructed runner. he intentionally interferes with the catchers attempt to field the ball after a third strike; his fair hit or foul (other than a foul tip which is not a third strike) is caught by a fielder, or such catch is prevented by a spectator reaching into the playing field; his fair fly, fair line drive or fair bunt in flight is intentionally dropped by an infielder with at least first base occupied and before there are two outs. In the umpire world, we have all heard the phrase, Dont trouble, trouble. I am sure some of you are thinking this preventive umpiring scenario is not your job or responsibility. Preceding runners will be awarded bases needed to complete the award. (5" max) 2.1 2.3H The double base is in trial phase. runner attempting to retouch a base that was missed, or a failure to tag up and a throw has been made to that base or plate while a play is in progress. Umpires are reluctant to go out on a limb and call the violation, knowing they can probably skate with a no-call. MWRjNjdlODcxZTJkNjVhMmY2OTA5M2Q4NGVmYjU3ZTQ3YTczMDIwZTI0NjY0 Lets take a look at a couple of plays and how the different codes would handle them. *#Live thrown ball or pitch touched by illegal glove or mitt, 4. Rule 6-2-2 -- The following language was moved to a Note to provide support to keep pitchers legal but removed the discrepancy in penalties from Rule 3-2-9: A pitcher shall not wear any item on the pitching hand, wrist, arm or thighs which the umpire judges to be distracting to the batter.. Defense may still appeal the play. Simply managing this type of situation will make games smoother and your stock as an umpire rise. MzFmYWE1YzBmNjM4YzE2MTEzZjRjMGFkNGVmNGY2NzE3ODZmZDMxNzZlMWJh Obtaining a signal for what pitch to throw is clearly a coaching purpose and F1 is also clearly outside of the dugout/bench area when receiving that signal. Also, common sense and 8-4-1-g (1) would reveal that if the batter-runner is far inside or outside the running lane, but is doing so to get completely out of the line of the fielders throw to first base (or to avoid a fielder), then he is not in violation of the rule. The West Flagstaff Little League Majors baseball team is going to state. Throw from pitcher's plate goes out of play, 5. MDg2OGJmMzk2OTVjZjhjNzQ1NWNhZmM1NzU4YzM5YWY2ODU1MmEzNTk4ZTdl Rule 3 PowerPoint - Substitutes and Lineup Card. Remember, they are usually busy telling you what the call should be instead of watching their runner. Field and Equipment Rule 2. If third strike is caught, he is out an instant after he becomes a runner. (g) he runs outside the three-foot running lane (last half of the distance from home plate to first base) while the ball is being fielded or thrown to first base. Worst of all it results in an unfair situation for defensive players looking for a fair chance to put the batter-runner out. This situation of a runner leaving a base to join a potential conference should not be confused with a runner who leaves the base thinking she was out or a batter-runner who doesnt advance on a dropped third strike. 5-1-1e, 3-6-18 32. The NFHS Runner's Lane Rule: Umpire's Guide - Baseball Rules Academy www.nfhs.org. Lets work to make sure the running lane rule is not the most-missed in the high school game. bases as determined by the umpire, who shall also impose such penalties as in his judgment will nullify the act of spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball. If obstruction is enforced, all other runners on the play will return to base occupied at time of the pitch. As the umpire in those situations, you are not going to go out of your way to prevent an out. USA Softball NCAA NFHS Double Base Double Base (Distance Table). after hitting or bunting a ball, he intentionally contacts the ball with the bat a second time in fair or foul territory. Any face shields must allow 100% light transmission. If everyone knows your call, there should not be mistakes or misinterpretations. Ruling 1: In all codes, the runner is not ruled out for abandonment. The revised Rule 3-2-5c states that "head coverings worn for religious reasons must be made of non-abrasive, soft materials and must fit securely so that it is unlikely to come off during play. NFHS and USA Softball specify that once a runner reaches a base safely, the runner must enter dead-ball territory before being called out for abandonment (NFHS 8-6-19; USA Softball 8-7u). R1 has passed second base when F8 makes a diving catch and throws the ball toward first base to appeal R1 leaving early. patsox-to clarify, I interpreted your post as you are intentionally setting up your 1B in. (3-2-5c) SITUATION 3: B1 bunts the ball in front of home plate. From the catcher trying to move pitches all over the zone to the bang-bang plays on the bases, we get our fair share of difficulties. Sam Holbrook did not nail his World Series play without a solid foundation of years of watching for possible violations. The pre-season handouts to coaches "explained" (I use the term loosely) to them that "the runner always has to use the colored base, the defense always has to use the white one" when there is a play at first. The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. The first baseman was obviously hindered well before the ball arrived and in fact appeared to try to reach through the batter-runner to catch the ball, only to have his glove torn away due to the contact. NFHS rules: Batter bunts ball and runs to first base. NjZjNGY4YzFhNjY3YzZmMTY4ODE5Y2NjNGQ4MjgxYWZiYTkwODY3ODNjM2My You need to become tuned into knowing where the batter-runner is. Thus the running lane contains the three feet of foul ground plus the width of the first base line. Preventive umpiring is golden in this situation. For any subsequent play by an infielder or for any throw by an outfielder, the award is two bases from the time of the throw. The NFHS, in its mid-June meetings, removed that language from the rule, stating that beads or other hard objects were not likely to cause injury. running from 12:30-4PM. The plate umpire confronts and ejects the spec-tator while instructing the spectator to leave the facility. Obstruction? The rule was adapted to allow all batters and fielders a chance to prepare for the pitch, as leaning forward indicates that it is coming. And just to be clear, the batte4-runner can run anywhere they like but being in fair territory past the start of the running lane puts them at risk of an interference call. (See 8-4-1c for fielder intentionally dropping the ball and 8-4-2i for runner being put out.). runs more than three feet away from a direct line between bases to avoid being tagged or to hinder a fielder while the runner is advancing or returning to a base; This is not an infraction if a fielder attempting to field a batted ball is in the runners proper path and if the runner runs behind the fielder to avoid interfering with him. NTBlMmRkZmNiNjEzMzM4NTc4OGEzYjc1MGFkMWU0ZTE1ZTM3NWJjOWI4ZGJk If two fielders try to field a batted ball and the runner contacts one or both, the umpire shall decide which one is entitled to field the ball and that fielder only is entitled to protection. YTZiOGFjZjExMTM4ZjUzODNjMzY1ZWNkMWQ4NjcyNjUxN2I4Yzg2Y2ExNGUz I saw this article earlier today about a baseball player who died in a collision at first base. F4 fields the ball and throws to F6 at second base to retire R1. RULING: Incorrect ruling. In the case of a foul ball, it must have a chance to become fair in the umpires judgment. This is because the batter-runner will not be allowing a natural path for the throw if the ball is near the plate and the batter-runner is in fair territory. PDF 2023 Major Rule Difference between USA Softball, NCAA and NFHS Rev 11 Umpiring, after all, is ultimately about fairness. When two runners are between the same bases on an overthrow into dead ball territory, the lead runner receives two bases and the following runner is awarded one, since both runners cannot share the same awarded base. Baseballs running lane rule got its day in the sun in Game 6 of the 2019 World Series. 8-3-4Illegal use of detached player equipment (8-3-3a, b and c) or an illegal glove/mitt does not cause ball to immediately become dead. While these situations are rare, its vital for umpires to handle them correctly. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. JavaScript is disabled. 2019 NFHS SOFTBALL RULES POWER POINT Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis. Use your voice and proper mechanics and be the stability on the field. On a force play situation, the runner who is forced to advance shall be declared out when tagged on the base or the base to which he is forced is touched by a fielder while in possession of the ball. YTU3OTJhYTk3MGY4ZTg2MmIwNmE3YTk0NTZhZWMyNmVhMTExMWM0NzNjMzcz PDF 2016 Softball Manual - OHSAA emphasize both plate and base mechanics. The ball is not securely held if it is dropped or juggled after the runner is touched. NzU5OGNiZjIifQ== The penalty that permitted base runners to be awarded one base without liability to be put out is removed. PDF 2019 Nfhs Softball Rules Power Point - Nmaa A runner shall not be declared out if the fielder deliberately throws or carries the ball into dead ball territory to prevent that runner who has touched or advanced beyond a succeeding base from returning to a missed base or a base left too soon. as a runner or retired runner, fails to execute a legal slide, or does not attempt to avoid the fielder or the play on a force play at any base; or, intentionally interferes with a throw or a thrown ball; or he hinders a fielder on his initial attempt to field a batted ball. RUNNERS ENTITLED TO ADVANCERULE 8-4-3dPENALTY Assuming F3 and F5 are playing in front of their respective bases, (if I understand correctly) a baserunner behind either of them hit with a batted ball would not be out for interference unless another fielder had the chance to make a play or they intentionally interfered. Thinking she is out, she takes a wide turn into foul territory near the fence line, but still in live-ball territory. YTVmNWI3NWQyYTAwZmEyZjA0ZGZhMDI4ZmYwMmEyN2M2ZDdiMzU4MWJhMGVl