Batting helmets are a key component for minimizing risk in high school baseball. National federation of state high school associations the nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. It is the responsibility of players and coaches to ensure that bats are not altered. For the 2020 midatlantic baseball association rulebook. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing. 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. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing interference.
Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, 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. Tie goes to the runner, presenting a bunt is always a. Requests for rule interpretations or clarifications should be directed to the state association which is responsible for administering and conducting the high school softball programs in your state. If there is a balk but the pitcher delivers the ball and the batter hits or runners advance, the resulting action is meaningless because the ball is dead. 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. Thus any rule that applies to the last inning applies to the 7 th inning in high school baseball also high school rules allow for a ten run rule. Rule 186 allows for team personnel to utilize technology more. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believe there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. In any other case, a substitute may replace a player of his team when the ball is dead and time has been called. Rules reference nfhs 2015baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 1. Nfhs 2015 baseball rules changes 151 other rule affected. Download 2015 nfhs baseball rules book book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf.
Next article track, cross country rule changes for 2015 16. A legal slide can either be feet first or head first. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Rules reference nfhs 2015 baseball rules changes 151 other rule affected. Jul 09, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Rule 2 note the altering of nonwood bats continues to be an important issue in high school baseball. Apr 27, 2015 2015 nfhs baseball preseason guide sample chapter with the latest nfhs rule and mechanics changes and major points of emphasis, this compact and affordable 16page guide is a great primer fo.
Due to the virus, there will be no baseball rules change process this year. D the batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. 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. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground. They are great resources to have electronically especially since with amazon you can read them on any of your devices.
Facilities because facilities used for high school athletics come in many shapes. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. This is my second year using the eversions of the rule book and case book. It is mandatory for ondeck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, playersstudents in the coaches boxes as well as nonadult batball shaggers to wear a batting helmet that has a nonglare or mirrorlike surface that. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever called upon. A balk or illegal pitch results in an immediate dead ball in high school baseball. 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. For the 2015 high school baseball season, attention is being called to. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Click to download the 2015 preseason basketball guide in pdf format.
Baseball rules changes 2015 by nfhs on november 21, 2014 baseball. B head protector, a mask with a throat protector that meets the nocsae standard, body protector, protective cup male only and baseball protective shinguards. Downloads pdf 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book by. 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. 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. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and.
Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. Use of television monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during the course of the game. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national. 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. 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. No other model rules interpretations should be considered.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Electronic scorebook must be used only in the bench area. Beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. I have it from a very reliable source that there will not be a 2021 edition of the nfhs rule book. An electronic device is defined as any device that accomplishes its purpose electronically. Of the many presentday variations on the official baseball rules obr, most adhere rather closely to obr, typically with minor modification to implement safety rules, or otherwise adapt the rules to their level of play. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook.
These concerns are identified as points of emphasis. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. Previously, issuing a warning to an offending coach was optional for umpires, who will.
It is critical that the surface of the helmet does not pose any risk for those who are wearing the helmet and for their opponents. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball. Technology has presented coaches and players with a wide variety of devices that can be used for their improvement. When the nfhs passed rule 331 last june, it made 2015 the first season in which high school baseball and softball coaches and players are allowed to record gamesand even have access to this footage while the game is still being played. Baseball rules myths busted warren workman of tackles 3 baseball rules myths. Add the word not in the last sentence as noted below. National federation of state high school associations baseball.
Rules reference nfhs 2015baseball rules changes, rationale. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Rules 2019 2019 nfhs softball rules nfhs softball case book pdf illegal re entry of nfhs softball 2019 nfhs softball rule book pdf nfhs 2019 softball rule book 2019 nfhs softball rules book 2019 nfhs softball. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. 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. The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Elliot hopkins, theresia wynns indianapolis, in july 7, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. Read online 2015 nfhs baseball rules book book pdf free download link book now. Insoftball,tworuleschangeswererecommendedbythenfhssoftball rules committeeatitsjune16q18meetinginindianapolisandsubsequently. News release rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball for immediate release contact. Video permitted rule 331 nfhs rule 331 allows use of video during games. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. The 2020 edition of the rule book will be the rule book for the 2021 baseball season. Nfhs exam answer key 2016 nfhs baseball exam i question answer choice answer text rule reference 1.
The game of baseball has developed and technology is more affordable and available. Read online 2015 and 2015 nfhs baseball umpires manual book pdf free download link book now. It is faster to search rules than the book and if there is a related rule it has a hyperlink to the related rule. A high school game is scheduled to be seven innings, unlike major league baseball, where they play nine. Official nfhs rules archive baseball rules academy. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. This is an advanced routine to be used only after you have progressed from the advanced general conditioning routine and only after you have perfected your exercise techniques. Use of any object in the coachs box other than a stop watch, rule book hard copy and scorebook.
They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. National federation of state high school associations. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Consistent with current rule 841d2 and should be reflected in the definition. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs. The balk rule in major league baseball was introduced in the softball strength training manual.
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